Days of Our Lives: September 2023 Discussion Thread

[Contessa Donatella]

I would suggest that it's not per se a truthiness question. I believe he almost always or even always has some agenda behind whatever he's saying & we of course have no way of knowing what those many agendas might be. So his point of view dances around like a point of light. The only time I think "That's it. That is his core." is when he tweets about Irna or how he writes or Bill Bell, etc. The rest of the time, to me at least, he is working the room. 

I've been sporting this amazing picture her husband took of her. His tribute, so nice. It's lovely seeing someone so in love with someone so lovable. 

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Edited September 9, 2023 by Donna L. Bridges

[ranger1rg]

Respectfully, if someone is constantly "working the room," that IS a truthiness question.

[Contessa Donatella]

Okay. I guess I just thought it was ... more than a truthiness question. That's what I should have said, as opposed to NOT ONE. 

[AbcNbc247]

I was right about the baby name! Guess Uncle Ron and I have a similar style

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Could have done without Sarah’s nasty ass attitude though. That look she shot at Maggie after she asked if there was something else she wanted to tell Xander made me want to curse her out. In this case, I don’t think it’s the writing that’s the problem, I think it’s the portrayal.

The same can be said for RSW/Alex. He’s not a romantic lead, no matter what the show tries to force feed us. 

I am intrigued by this mystery surrounding Victor, and also what it could mean for all these characters. Theresa adds another layer to this storyline that could be interesting to see. It also ties in Stephanie, who I was glad to see have scenes with her cousin today. Gimme a Chad/Stephanie/Alex/Theresa/Brady/Chloe/Xander/Sarah/Rex mess!

As for Maggie, I hope this all turns out to be a scheme and that she and Victor really were married. 

[Vee]

Why did Dick Van Dyke need to turn out to be John's dad (having apparently swapped dogtags with Jigsaw)? It's not like he's going to keep recurring on the show for years to come. Just make him the long-lost Horton (Tommy?) and call it a day.

[Liberty City]

Because, that would be too easy for the "writer". The "writer" wants to do his own schtick.

[John]

Are they killing off DVD's character after this arc is done?

[Contessa Donatella]

Victoria Margaret, very nice. 

I don't see anything wrong with Sarah right now. And, of course, it is way soapy to have this secret paternity issue planted. If the show goes on & on, there can be plenty of opportunities for it to be winked at as well as even an ultimate opportunity for it to come out as a reveal. I'm almost always for that kind of soapiness in the writing. 

Completely agree. 

Also agree but it doesn't look like Maggie, Justin, Bonnie & anyone else being thrown out of the K Mansion will have any relief any time soon. On the plus side, we must be gonna have Louise Sorel for a while & that to me is a big plus. 

Edited September 11, 2023 by Donna L. Bridges
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[ranger1rg]

I'm no fan of Jen Lilley's, but I have to admit that she kills it as Theresa. She's really great in that role, and I think we're in for a THUD when Emily O'Brien takes over shortly.

O'Brien is a good actor, but she's not only replacing someone who's crushing the role, but playing another role just episodes after leaving the part of Gwen.

[Jeff]

I tuned in for Victor's funeral, and will admit Jen Lilley is good as Theresa.

I didn't know it was confirmed O'Brien is taking over...

 

[VirdenEMT]

Jenn Lilly is a joy to watch. Theresa seems to help connect multiple characters and the actress is a joy to watch.

It was such a huge mistake not letting her film the 13 week run in the 3 weeks she was available.

[John]

Albert Alaar wanted the recast

[Antoyne]

Wait John has another new instaDad? Just because DVD was available? What?!

[Contessa Donatella]

Yes & they told the story in one week. From mystery man with no memory & no ID to Voila, Tom Robicheaux, father of John. I think never has so much story been covered at such lightspeed!

[carolineg]

Honestly the John/DVD dad story played out in an episode. DVD had a few episodes, but John found out DVD was in the same army unit as Jigsaw in the final scene of one episode and then the next episode we saw the entire reveal happened.  The fastest retcon of parentage ever.