DAYS: December 2023 Discussion Thread

[carolineg]

Considering the size of the sets I would say that is an accurate assessment.

[Contessa Donatella]

https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/commentary/a-critics-review-of-days-a-roundup-of-the-best-and-worst-of-2023/ 

First, let me see if there's any I agree with. Flashback Usage, Megan Best Villain, Chad & Steph Break-up, Hoofing, Worst Death Victor's, Susan Banks BFTD, Ruined Bope Reunion, Shirtless Xander, Holly Jonas, okay, that's a LOT! But, disagree, uh-oh! Leo & Dimitri WORST ROMANCE, Sloan "ends up with" Nicole's baby? Try steals!!!! Xander is the true heir is a story they haven't told yet! Alex? Lack of Personal Growth!!! Sloan is Worst Parent!

[SFK]

Yes! The power of the soap opera. I have only watched the show for like four years and was choking back the tears.

[AbcNbc247]

Not sure what to make of today’s Chad/Harris/Everett brofest, but I didn’t really mind it, even though Chad is a bit of a dick for not spending the entire day with his kids. Bruh, it’s Christmas

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I still don’t like Everett, but him being a part of the drug storyline with Harris and everybody could be interesting. 

I liked the Kiriakis family scenes, except for Konstantin’s part in it. He really is like the Leo Stark of this storyline. He just messes it up every time he’s on. The best part of this is the Alex/Xander dynamic. I hope they continue to keep building it up until the secret finally comes out and that Justin starts playing a bigger part in it as well. And I’m glad that we got updates about Bo/Hope and Will/Sonny.

And, we got a new set!

It kind of reminded me of the alley behind Shenanigans, from back in the day. I hope it’s put to good use and doesn’t just disappear like the kitchen at Sweet Bits did.

Wasn’t really a fan with the lack of consistency with Stefan though. Yesterday, he was so determined to try and stop Clyde but today, he came off like such a victim. There’s gotta be someone that Stefan can reach out to in order to get Clyde killed.

And, thank you @j swift! Hope you had a good holiday. 

[Contessa Donatella]

I confess I continue to like these scab-written days, DAYS, etc. 

You are so right about Chad being wrong. Doug & Julie are too old to have to mind your children 24 hours a day! 

There was no Leo! Hip hip hooray! 

I hope something ill befalls Constantin. Saying he's going back to Greece but then telling Theresa no he's not really. 

Right in the middle of my episode, the video stopped & just sat there & buffered for about 20 minutes. I suspect it  must be a time when Infinity goes on the blink in my whole neighborhood. 

I was trying to think: How long has it been since Brady has seen Rachel? IOW, what month did he lose custody? Also, has Abe now had amnesia since June?!!! Pretty long times for some things to be dragging on. 

[Lye-C]

Don’t expect too much.

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[Soapsuds]

visiting male strip clubs and bath houses?

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[AbcNbc247]

Ha!

I’m sure they are, but they’re doing pretty well in New Zealand.

And are safe from Leo

[Soapsuds]

Yeah one is doing hallmark movies and the other is doing Primetime shows.

[Beachstorm]

Did I hear correctly that Gianni has a fake eye? And Chanel didn't already know this from the time they were married before? WTFrack?

It's kinda like Phillip's fake leg. I'm not a long-time viewer and I had no idea about these things.

[Contessa Donatella]

I've been watching a long while & I didn't tumble to Johnny having a glass eye till last week! 

[j swift]

To be fair, a little later Johnny was possessed by the devil, his eyes glowed red, and she didn't notice that either, so she might just have poor eye contact

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But yeah, he had retinoblastoma as a kid and had his eye removed

Edited December 26, 2023 by j swift

[teplin]

Did I miss a line explaining why Bonnie wasn't at the Kiriakis celebration?

[j swift]

It's the regular excuse, Justin said she was off to visit Mimi.

I recall they hyped up this Bo news in the fall preview, but if that's all there is, it was kind of a con.

Why doesn't Alex shave for Christmas?

Konstantin has a thing for tablecloths, didn't he gift a lace one to Maggie already?

The excuse about Rachel is becoming an AMC-Bobby-Martin-skiis-in-the-attic situation.  How is Kristin keeping Brady from visiting?

I hope Holly's not going to get caught up in the drug ring situation.

4.7/10

Edited December 26, 2023 by j swift

[Contessa Donatella]

So, I'm curious, what made you pick up the DAYS habit? Didn't have enough "back from the dead" in your life? I saw that flashback as a teenager.