Just now, AbcNbc247 said:

They really need to push the Tripp/Johnny rivalry. That could cause problems for all four of them. The quad themselves has been kind of sidelined since the movie stuff began, which I get but I don’t think that’ll last too long. What would be really great to see is a storyline that has to do with the circumstances around Johnny’s conception. 

 

Agreed.

 

Ron also was stupid being so short-sighted with Charlie.

Just now, AbcNbc247 said:

God bless the Cullitons lol 

 

Yep.

 

I miss Melissa Salmons sooooo much.

Just now, KMan101 said:

Ron also was stupid being so short-sighted with Charlie.

Oh what I’d give to have Mike Manning back on Days 😍😂

1 minute ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Oh what I’d give to have Mike Manning back on Days 😍😂

 

Same. He was great. What a miss.

 

But under Ron at this point he'd be baking with Ava in Rafe's kitchen as they sing kumbaya ... so ...

 

He was smart to keep Evan alive and a psycho.

Edited October 20, 20214 yr by KMan101

3 minutes ago, KMan101 said:

Same. He was great. What a miss.

 

But under Ron at this point he'd be baking with Ava in Rafe's kitchen as they sing kumbaya ... so ...

Yep.

It wasn’t just the looks, he was an amazing actor as well. 

I’m still hoping Corday pulls a Frank Valentini and hires him back as a different character, with no ties to Charlie 😂

Charlie and his cute glasses could be causing all kinds of drama with Tripp and Allie but no. Let's kill him off and have Tripp sew instead while Allie plays homemaker. The family dynamics with Charlie/Tripp/Ava had so much potential. There was also a ton of potential for drama if Charlie decided he wanted to be a part of Henry's life. Sigh.

On 10/19/2021 at 8:59 PM, Gray Bunny said:

 

Agreed, there needed to be buildup. The original was done so much better. I knew things would be told more quickly now, but already there's a big piece that doesn't make sense.... in the original tale, there'd be chunks of time Marlena couldn't account for (when the devil was controlling her), and when she was back in control of her mind/body, she had no recollection of anything and was completely confused. This time around, she's able to recall what happened when the devil was in her or communicating to her, yet she does nothing to get help. Instead, she's taking matters into her own hands by trying to save Doug or trying to get Ben not to procreate. If she's somehow aware that the devil is gaining grip on her, wouldn't she tell John right away or hightail it to St. Lukes for the priest to perform an emergency ritual? It just doesn't make sense that non-possessed Marlena realizes the devil is working her, yet she still continues to do his bidding. 

I mean, in a way it makes sense since she willingly let herself be possessed to save Doug. I guess the logical thing to do would be to run for an exorcist, but I assume she might be afraid the Devil would just possess Doug again? I agree they could make her motives clearer here.

This show has become one big bore. So many scenes are like taking an Ambien.

I love Judi Evans, but the Bonnie cry scenes are the worst. That needs to stop. Aside from the possession scenes with Marlena, there is nothing worth watching.

18 hours ago, AlexElizabeth said:

If the show wants to keep Judi Evans around, I say they need to just make her Adrienne already. I don't care what stupid explanation they come up with. Just say that Bonnie is somehow Adrienne.

I agree. I love Judi Evans, but I'm soooo over Bonnie. It would be great to bring on another of Justin and Adrienne's sons too to mix things up.

With the uneven production and dog stories (Bonnie, Chloe), I have to binge the week. I tried streaming daily or even two episodes, doesn't work for me.

JE is an immensely skilled actor, but c'mon with this out-of-the-blue 'murder' followed by like 2 episodes in 6 weeks featuring her. There's no reason for Bonnie/Adrienne or Justin (Salem's worst lawyer) to be on.

Have EJ serve as the resident go-to lawyer - he'll get clients off and find a way to get something out of it. I still have no idea of the logic behind having EJ turn against Xander for something that wasn't his fault. That's just horrid writing, but I suspect it's production-related and blocking certain actors together.

20 minutes ago, edgeofnik said:

With the uneven production and dog stories (Bonnie, Chloe), I have to binge the week. I tried streaming daily or even two episodes, doesn't work for me.

JE is an immensely skilled actor, but c'mon with this out-of-the-blue 'murder' followed by like 2 episodes in 6 weeks featuring her. There's no reason for Bonnie/Adrienne or Justin (Salem's worst lawyer) to be on.

Have EJ serve as the resident go-to lawyer - he'll get clients off and find a way to get something out of it. I still have no idea of the logic behind having EJ turn against Xander for something that wasn't his fault. That's just horrid writing, but I suspect it's production-related and blocking certain actors together.

 

For me I'm finding binging is best but it's still hard to care about a lot of what's going on.

23 minutes ago, edgeofnik said:

JE is an immensely skilled actor, but c'mon with this out-of-the-blue 'murder' followed by like 2 episodes in 6 weeks featuring her. There's no reason for Bonnie/Adrienne or Justin (Salem's worst lawyer) to be on.

Yeah, as much as I love Wally and Judi, there really is no story for them at this point. Unless they bring back Sonny or Mimi, or bring in their other kids, I would say maybe rest them for a little while. Have them get married and go off together.

Has Maggie had a facelift or something? She's looking very plastic at the moment.

22 minutes ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Yeah, as much as I love Wally and Judi, there really is no story for them at this point. Unless they bring back Sonny or Mimi, or bring in their other kids, I would say maybe rest them for a little while. Have them get married and go off together.

 

Yep. I feel like Ron's keeping them in the off-chance they do bring on Sonny or Mimi. But at the same time, I do think it's time to rest them. This should have been that opportunity to send them off. I actually thought they were.

 

I'd have Mimi back personally for the Phloe/Brady triangle instead of Kristen being wasted on them (sometimes I wonder if Ron thinks similarly but then can't pull it off so we get weaker stories as a result). But I don't see them making the effort to recast Mimi for the main show. It's likely Farah or nobody.

Edited October 21, 20214 yr by KMan101

3 minutes ago, KMan101 said:

I'd have Mimi back personally for the Phloe/Brady triangle instead of Kristen being wasted on them (sometimes I wonder if Ron thinks similarly but then can't pull it off so we get weaker stories as a result). But I don't see them making the effort to recast Mimi for the main show. It's likely Farah or nobody.

That would be better to see I guess.

I like Kristen, and both of her portrayers but part of me does hope that 

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Kristen's upcoming return

will be the final one for the character

9 minutes ago, Skylover said:

Has Maggie had a facelift or something? She's looking very plastic at the moment.

It's probably comes from her recent injuries

3 minutes ago, AbcNbc247 said:

That would be better to see I guess.

I like Kristen, and both of her portrayers but part of me does hope that 

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Kristen's upcoming return

will be the final one for the character

 

I feel like we need another DiMera daughter to stir up trouble. Kristen definitely needs a rest. I maybe wouldn't feel like that if we didn't have such a mess of a 'redemption' for her that ultimately meant nothing.

 

It's very male heavy. Tony, EJ, Chad, Jake. And then their ladies, of course. But still. I miss you Lexie!

 

Paging Sydney DiMera ...

Edited October 21, 20214 yr by KMan101