DAYS: November 2024 Discussion Thread

[Contessa Donatella]

[thud] Just learning Chad's MIA for the whole Doug Memorial?!!!! No. 

No, I think you're right in that their goal would always to be to completely hook another viewer, not just watch one episode. Both DAYS & Peacock. I've recently seen 2 different fan accounts of what happened when DAYS moved to Peacock. One, more than 2 million new subscribers, the other, almost 5 million new subscribers. They were both making a point about how glad Peacock was at that point to have DAYS & then they went on to opine that they are still happy with the show for various reasons. (Apparently the soap press reported 2 million within the first 3 months on the streamer.)

They even have a term for people who subscribe for one show, on temporarily, and then drop. (Like me.)

Edited November 28, 2024 by Contessa Donatella
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[carolineg]

In my mind it would be obvious to use Marlena in an episode trying to catch new viewers.  She's the most recognizable person in the cast and I would assume most people watching a Parade would have young kids and watched the 90's or 2000's.

[Contessa Donatella]

Yep, that is good strategic thinking. 

[j swift]

Either way, I hope it helped and lots of people tuned in to celebrate Doug

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[Bright Eyes]

Q: Is Susan married to this Roger guy?

EJ threatening Joy is exactly what he should be doing. I'm glad Joy has come to town as an innocent but I do think slowly transforming her into a villain with the aftermath of this story would be a smart choice.

Also, I've said before I like Cherie better as an actress than Camila, but unfortunately it is true that Cherie has none of the grit that Banus had. I don't believe Cherie's Gabi ever came from humble beginnings. Still, I think this opportunity to put her and JJ together is classic soap build-up. In fact, I've really enjoyed this Cat story altogether. She's very likable and empathetic and if done right by could be a great character if AnnaLynne McCord wants to stick around. This is easily one of the best stories RC has done on DAYS that I can remember. In fact, I can't remember ever liking any of his actual stories on this show before, but my mind is a sieve so maybe I'm forgetting something.

Anyway, I thought the Thanksgiving episode was great. I can easily separate the art from the artist, so seeing Melissa Reeves as Jennifer again (ugly dress aside), was a comfort. And literally from frame one she embodied Jennifer completely. Glad to see so many here agree. Lani and especially Eli felt great to see again, and glad we got him with Julie so quickly and was happily surprised to get a Jennifer/Eli scene, too. All the Horton house stuff was must watch for me. 

Can I just say I really don't care for Paulina. I keep trying to manifest Jackée Harry wanting to move on, but she's still here. I always thought it was dumb how they created her character and made Tamara a moot point.

I thought Jack being the one to find Doug was a smart choice. It was almost like a passing of the torch from one former wrong 'un who married into the Hortons to another. Perfect. Though I think I would have wanted Jennifer and Eli to come rushing in after Julie dropped the candlestick.

Lastly, I was most surprised to see the dining room of the Horton house to the point I didn't even know where Chad was at first. When's the last time a room besides the living room was shown?

Edited November 28, 2024 by Bright Eyes

[carolineg]

I am pretty sure Susan/Roger have been married for awhile.  

[Contessa Donatella]

Susan Banks? Roger in Memphis?

I honestly have no idea if they are married or not. I don't think it matters. But, if I were to guess, I'd guess that they are. Someone else may know for sure. Or look it up. 

[Soapsuds]

Doing some catching up and wow the show isn't even in the top 10.

[AbcNbc247]

@Bright Eyes I’m pretty sure the last time we saw the Horton dining room or any other room in the house, for that matter, was last Thanksgiving.

[AbcNbc247]

Today was a long one. 48 minutes.

And a tough one too 

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Especially when Julie went upstairs to see Doug. I don’t know if I would have included music playing over that scene but I didn’t really mind it either. You really have to give major props to SSH for having to mourn twice, one of which in front of a camera. They really were the perfect couple, both onscreen and in real life.

I like the way everybody absorbed the news of Doug’s death, and how they all remembered how he was a part of their lives. We got a real sense of family and community in today’s episode and that always be an important dynamic on soaps. 

Hope was the one who really stood out to me today. And it’s great to have her and Shawn back on the canvas. I didn’t expect her to go to Bo’s bedside and tell him about Doug.

The flashbacks were great too. You could tell that they weren’t used just to pad the episode out. Every single one of them served a purpose. And there were some that I’ve never seen before, like the one of Doug and Maggie dancing lol I wonder what would have happened if they had actually gone there with Doug/Maggie in the late 70s.

And it was nice that they finally let us know that Eli does have a relationship with his brother, Scotty. 

Edited November 29, 2024 by AbcNbc247

[Contessa Donatella]

48:23 Angela directing. Megan Titus script writer, she is a screenwriter who works permanent full time as an (or the) assistant to the producers. 11 cast members. 6 flashbacks, some never seen before. In Salem. 

I'm an emotional, but uplifted, mess. All I can say, right now, is that they did themselves & us PROUD. More later. 

[VelekaCarruthers]

Flawless episode. Great job to all. Susan Hayes better win best supporting actress. Glad they gave the episode to women to write and direct. Angela did a great job.  

[watson71]

Old school soap opera- excellent episode.

[Soapsuds]

It's a shame it took the death of a beloved character/actor for Carlivati to write something meaningful with returning favorite actors/characters.

Can't wait to watch. The positive posts are something nice to read. I'll probably catch up by Sunday, as I'm eight episodes behind.

[AbcNbc247]

It is a shame because he can do a lot with Days when he cares and today proved that. 

I’ll never understand why it sometimes gets so lazy and rushed, and just flat out toxic sometimes.