DAYS: October 2024 Discussion Thread

[Soapsuds]

Way over the top campy fast talking stuttering weird facial expression mess of acting. JPL was dreadful.

I know it's day one of Javi but I was disappointed. He seems like a Latino version clone of Leo. There are parts of his background I love but the character vibe was a thumbs down for the first day.

Edited October 29, 2024 by Soapsuds

[Antoyne]

Javi felt very stereotypical to me and the actor is going to need to work on his enunciating.

[Taoboi]

A sign that RealLeo is on his way out?

[David_Vickers]

          We can only hope and pray!

[AbcNbc247]

Agreed, she was interesting. That’s why I wish she was still sticking around.

And I’m not a fan of these short contracts and storylines, mostly because they always end up missing the most important beat of the story in favor of something else. The same thing happened with Peter Porte.

If anything, Corday needs to stop with the short contracts, and whosever writing needs to not give the character years worth of story when they only have the actor for a few months. 

[AbcNbc247]

Well, at least Cat is a better name than NotAbigail

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As much as I dislike this storyline, I still think there’s some potential for Cat and Mark. I just hope they’re used effectively, especially now that Ron is gone. Btw, where was Cat going with that early 90s hair style today?

The Eric/Holly scenes were good, but I wish this storyline was continuing, even though I understand why it had to be cut short. But with the way that Holly is sometimes, you’d expect her to still be angry at Eric and everybody. Maybe it would have better if she had not completely forgiven Eric today and still had some animosity towards him but also told him that she was on track to understanding and forgiving him, but just needed more time.

But I’m still liking how Tate/Holly/Sophia is playing out and how Holly’s actions led to all this. Sophia was given more depth today and that’s always a good thing for a new character. She actually seemed sincere with Tate and not manipulative and I like that. I can appreciate Tate being a little stupid too. He’s young, he’s supposed to be stupid lol

The Marlena scenes were good too but I also found them a little sad, since they mostly revolved around John. I wonder why they chose to do this storyline without Drake. 

And, I’ll always love Chad/Julie scenes

[Adriana]

I still don't care about these teens and cat and Mark characters I don't see the purpose of them needing to stick around 

[carolineg]

Thanks for the warning.  This is why I read your recaps before I watch lol.  I find the scenes with Marlena talking about John super depressing.  I am not looking forward to months of hearing about what John's doing off screen.

I know the show did the same with Doug/Victor, but they weren't as focal as John and their deaths weren't so sudden and shocking.

[AbcNbc247]

Forgot to say that Drake got a tribute at the end of today. 

[carolineg]

I know.  I teared up for sure.  I also got teary when Marlena said something like John got very good news or a miracle today (I can't remember the wording) when talking to Eric.  It's difficult when you know the actor's knew about Drake's health. 

I think that's ALM's natural hair.  She's worn it curly like that in other things I have seen her in.

I liked today's episode overall.

I really like Sophia and root for her.  She got more depth today, but I hate how the show goes into racist cliches.  She had weird Asian food so kids made fun of her.  Her parents are strict.  All characters of Asian descent on this show seem to have similar upbringings.

[AbcNbc247]

What’s even more difficult is that it’s only going to get sadder from here.

[carolineg]

I think it will get sadder, but probably easier for me overtime?  Idk, right now all the John mentions make me sad.  Especially when there is an entire story being built around him right now.

[j swift]

I adore Chad and Julie. It is so organic, and makes so much sense.  It is the perfect use of both actors.  I like that it distances Chad from the other Dimeras.  I like that Chad respects her in a way that Hope and Jennifer never did (not that they were bad to her, but their relationships are more complicated).  I also like that Chad doesn't just dump his kids on her, they are really friends and confidants. 

The tribute to Drake was nice, but I was left wondering why it happened today?  It is not as if this episode was produced after his death.  And one imagines that they could've inserted a picture into any episode.  So, my response was mixed.

 

[ElleWoods]

I hate when show spend too much time trying to make feel bad for new characters who did bad things. It has the opposite effect on me. I just want Cat and Mark and their so story does nothing for me. Half the episodes being about them was not necessary. 

Julie and Chad were lovely. But I can already tell that Chad will forgive Cat. So dumb.

John's absence was obvious today. It made me sad.

Going back yo yesterday, JPL was awful. So OTT. 

[carolineg]

I assume because this episode had a heavy focus on John?  It would be weird to insert a picture of Drake into an episode that featured Body & Soul.  I am not judging this tribute because this is obviously just a quick one announcing his passing to the audience and there will be many on screen ones to come.