DAYS: December 2023 Discussion Thread

[Bright Eyes]

Random, but Bo and Hope make sense in Boston. Jack and Jennifer absolutely do not. 

[janea4old]

Alan Locher will interview Jamey Giddens
on Friday December 8 at 3:00 pm Eastern or noon Pacific
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxnYA669Gvo

[AbcNbc247]

Today was ok.

As long in the tooth as John and Steve are, I do like seeing them on a case. I’m looking forward to them finally busting Konstantin. And I’m glad they brought up security cameras in Salem. Now, if only someone who install cameras at the hospital and the police station

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Alex and Theresa were the same as always. I love how they have Theresa say that she’s not a gold digger, but that’s clearly the way that Emily O’Brien is playing it. She really could use a little more direction in pretty much every episode she’s in.

As for Chad and Stephanie, they really do have good fights so it was too bad that today’s was cut short. We really should have seen more. That would’ve provided a better explanation as to why Chad immediately offered Everett his job back. I’m still on Chad’s side though a little, even though they really should have had him buy the paper not only to fire Everett, but for Thomas and Charlotte as well. At the same time, I also see Stephanie’s point. It’s a really interesting dynamic between the two of them. The unpredictability of it all makes it worth watching. 

And speaking of unpredictability, just a fair warning, I read a possible spoiler for next week that some of y’all are not gonna like. 

[Liberty City]

Well, aren't they in Boston because that's where Laura was when she was alive?

[janea4old]

yes.  Jennifer was living in Laura's house there, settling the estate (while Missy and Cady were unavailable to film). Jack went to be with her.    It evolved that instead of J&J living in Salem and visiting Boston, it became J&J living in Boston and visiting Salem.   

It started off that there was a small or midsized newspaper in the Boston region that they were helping a little, and then then it eventually became their fulltime commitment. 

Edited December 7, 2023 by janea4old

[Gray Bunny]

Well it seemed like it did from '93-'97 with Reilly's tone of writing. Plus there was once a mention during the early possession storyline of a "Nor'easter" heading their way, which wouldn't be a name used to describe an incoming snowstorm in the Illinois area... 

Incidentally, I do recall in DAYS' first episode a scene with Marie and Tony, where it is mentioned that they could "drive down to Boston." 

Funny how the location of some soap settings seem to change as the writers change (GL's Springfield was once referred to as the state capital, while previously being on the border of one of the Great Lakes. Oy..) 

 

Edited December 7, 2023 by Gray Bunny

[j swift]

That makes sense, but didn't Jennifer and Shawn also go to rehab in Boston?

And what happened to keeping Bo's placement a secret from Megan?

[Contessa Donatella]

And, we've become aware that AW's Bay City was in no particular state, then in Michigan, then in Illinois. 

Today's show I was really bored. No one is talking about today's show, so maybe I am not alone!! 

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Really, Thread Leader ABCEtc. did talk about the show! And, Steph is more interesting when she's angry. Maybe we'll finally get to see her with Stayla if she lives with them for a bit. 

With the Emmys approaching am I the only one who thinks DAYS might win a few? I'm liking Billy Flynn, Cary Christopher & Stacy Haiduk. I think Y&R is going to be the big winner, though. 

[j swift]

7.3/10

Nice writing for Chad today.  How unusual for a guy on DAYS to just be honest, admit that they're conflicted, and have a mature conversation.  I swear, the juxtaposition between episodes is nutty.  We go from bonkers baby talk between Dimitri and Leo to superb romantic drama with Tripp & Wendy as well as Chad & Stephanie.  My only gripe is that I wish Stephanie had a talk-to other than her mother.  I'm hoping for a Stephanie and Jada friendship.

There's still a lot of telling me that women are into Everett because he's so romantic, and not showing me.  He's not creative (ie he needed Stephanie to tell him to write the article about Leo), he's not charming, and he's not that cute.  So, I don't get the appeal.

Maggie's come a long way fashion-wise since marrying into wealth.  I mean, who've predicted Maggie from the Simmons Farm would be wearing a leopard-print coat to dinner?

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[carolineg]

I haven't watched today's show and have to watch later, but I'll give my thoughts then.

@j swiftSpoilers for next week indicate Stephanie/Jada will hang out.  I wish they would add Sarah to the group.  She's in serious need of friends too.

[ArizonaDaze]

I too would like to see Jada & Stephanie hanging out. I miss friendships among peers.

[AbcNbc247]

I hoping for Billy Flynn and Cary Christopher too. 

Billy may have it, but Cary idk, since he’s up against Eden McCoy, who basically cheated to get the nomination, if you ask me. 

[Contessa Donatella]

Remind me how she cheated? Here are the 3 reels: 

I heard Henry Joseph Simari picked the episodes where Douglas told Thomas that he knew he set up Brooke; Douglas tells steffy that Thomas made the recording, not brooke; Douglas plays the recording at Ridge and Taylor’s wedding.

Cary Christopher’s Emmy reel…  Christopher’s Emmy reel featured the scenes of Thomas fighting with Chad, and Thomas stating that he “just wants his mom back,” as well as Chad’s subsequent apology to Thomas, and then, they go get frozen. (?) Then, Thomas’ tooth falls out, and he is happy there (that shows a different side of his acting compared to the prior emotional scenes). It is followed by a more joyous side, where they are bonding again, and then, he sees Leo (Greg Rikaart), and the longer scene in the precinct.

Eden McCoy:

Her reel is about the sex tape.

1. Josslyn tells Carly about the revenge porn.

2. Josslyn on the witness stand at Trina’s trial.

3. Scenes of Josslyn and Esme fighting.

[carolineg]

Not speaking for @AbcNbc247, but I think it has to do with the fact that Eden is legitimately in the age range, but barely, and competing against children.  While her acting peers like Nick Chavez are entering in the supporting category (although he obviously couldn't enter "younger").  It's not cheating really, but I do think she fits more in the supporting category than younger as well.  

Anyway, today's show was boring.  

Stephanie has this weird habit of referring to her cousins Gwen and Abby as my "Cousin Gwen or Abby" while talking to Chad.   While that's fine to people who might not know the connection-I am pretty sure Chad knows the familial relationship between everyone here lol.  I don't know if I am explaining it right but Stephanie tends to overexplain how she's related to people in conversations all the time.  I am not sure if it's her writing.  I just don't recall other characters doing that as much.

I am glad no one is actually paying John/Steve for this case.  I don't know if I would want my hired PI's doing a bunch of casework while they were drinking 

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  Also, Poor Shane.  Everyone just asks him for favors now.  He probably can't even get his real job done.

Being Alex's housekeeper sounds like an easy job.  While I don't want to clean anyone's dirty sheets throwing them in the washer and not having to do anything else sounds like an easy money maker.

[Contessa Donatella]

I just remember that when Victoria Grace had to drop out Eden made some sort of a fuss on UglyX about how she was entitled to be there. Speaking about being only with kids. It just screamed, Defensive much?

 

Hooray it wasn't just me! 

Sticks out like the proverbial sore thumb!

So much entitlement  to getting the ISA to do stuff!

But, let's face it they are going to RUIN that sofa!