DAYS: November 2024 Discussion Thread

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Clyde isn't a good villain. He isn't even scary. 

Kristen has been toned down but now she's just annoying.

[AbcNbc247]

Agreed, a villain is not supposed to be annoying. 

That’s like the biggest reason why the character is a failure. Hopefully, he finally gets killed off under the new writers 

I still think there’s talent there; Ron just totally lost his way these last few years 

[j swift]

My problem with Clyde is that there is no depth to the character.

With Ben and Jordan gone, he has no family and no consequences.  There is zero explanation of his motives.  His source of power, wealth, and influence is completely unexplained.  And, after trying to humanize him during his minor romance with Nancy, his entire persona has reverted without any cause.

Besides the fact, that his victims never seem to learn from his mistakes.  He constantly threatens people not to tell anyone about his plans.  But, that is exactly how he's gotten away with stuff for so long.  There is no reason not to share information.  We don't think that he has listening devices around town, he doesn't seem to have a large force of henchmen working on his behalf.  And there is power in numbers.  Chad owns the newspaper.  He also knows the mayor, the chief of police, the former chief of police, the richest family in town, and several CEOs of major corporations.  The fact that he is repeating the mistakes of Mark and Cat is just dumb. 

Edited November 8, 2024 by j swift

[Bright Eyes]

Sorry for upcoming October discussion, but that thread was archived and I just learned today my Roku has DAYS on it so a few thoughts;

FF'ing through the rest, it felt apropos for me to start with JJ's return episodes and the Cat reveal. When it came to Billy confronting Cat in the scenes where they're alone, I thought Billy Flynn's performance was quite strong and felt emotionally connected to his heartbreak. My first time seeing Cat and Mark, and both actors seemed like pleasant enough presences that I wouldn't mind sticking around. 

I also watched the Joy and Nancy return scenes since that story just started. AlexAnn Hopkins seems like she could be a good casting, too, but the way she just randomly started to yap her problems to Johnny was obnoxious. As was the haphazard way they brought up her being a My Sister's Keeper reject. Having to endure Bonnie even through the little amount I did, was torture. Even ff'ing through the B&S crap seems like a chore.

Then I watched Philip's return scenes as well. I liked Philip being a smart ass, but JPL took his schtick and dialed it up to 100. If he just chose to play things like a human being, Philip could be one of my favourites. Judging by people's views of his last stint, JKJ seems to have left acting behind, too, so a recast seems necessary if Philip is ever going to be a serious regular again, which I think could be quite successful if they just cast a proper actor in the role. 

Finally, I watched the complete Oct. 28 episode which had the exits of Eric, Stefan, and Fiona, the start of Vivian's return, and Javi's debut. Also, the first time seeing the new Gabi, who already seems a better actress than what I remember from Camila Banus, but maybe I was just in a good mooe. Always a pleasure to see (the real) Vivian. It'll be so hard liking Javi knowing he's being wasted on an albatross. Still, I can't wait to binge watch to catch up on the rest on Sunday.

However, I wish the writing wasn't so damn generic and I wish the scenes weren't so short. And there's so much dialogue in every episode where a character just repeats what was just said as a question or just utters a simple 'what?' It's incredibly derivative. Let's hope the new writers will be stronger in the day to day.

Edited November 9, 2024 by Bright Eyes

[AbcNbc247]

He’s actually a little similar to that albatross too lol

But I actually don’t mind it that much, in Javi’s case.  

[j swift]

We share the same complaint, and to me, it demonstrates a lack of adaptation to the streaming medium. 

On Peacock (or even on Roku's DVR), you can't channel surf while you watch an episode.  So, there's no need for these short scenes where it takes three cutaways before anyone finishes a thought.  They still write episodes as if I might switch over to an episode of Divorce Court at any moment, so they have to keep my attention.

If they don't want to use more adult language, or sexuality to conform to the perceived standards of their audience, I get it.  But they need to adapt to the streaming genre and take advantage of the fact that most people are going to consume the whole episode, by writing longer, more intricate scenes. 

Edited November 9, 2024 by j swift

[carolineg]

Agree 100%.  The effort it would take me to get Peacock to another program is too time consuming.  I am in it to win it while watching Days lol.  The scenes don't need to be short.  I am not going anywhere.

[Contessa Donatella]

I wonder if they don't have a misguided notion that our attention spans are short. 

[Bright Eyes]

I managed to finish off October and November 1.

Madelyn Kientz is easily the best of the young lot. Leo Howard is beautiful, but I wonder if we could have another religious nut on our hands because of the scene where the morning after the night before with Sophia, the comforter was covering his body, then he got out of bed with sweatpants and couldn't put a shirt on fast enough.

Brady and Ava reeks of, "Yeah, I guess that'll do."

I finished the Hallowe'en episode in record time. Skipped right through all of Leo's cringe ass dream.

JPL still has a great body. If they only had an Ed Scott on set to diminish his Stafford-isms, I'd love him, honestly.

Loved those Chad and Julie scenes. And can't wait to watch Kate reunited with Vivian.

[Soapsuds]

Ummmm...Leo Howard has been shirtless with only hot underwear on.

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He's been shirtless already several times.

[AbcNbc247]

8/23 

Just in case anybody wants to go back and watch

Edited November 9, 2024 by AbcNbc247

[Contessa Donatella]

 

Just wanted to say how refreshing today's #DAYS episode was! My favorite part is different compared to what others are saying ... The show & character history that Julie gave in an amazing monolog!! More please! 

And I would add: OMG, could Kristen be more annoying! First, imposing on Marlena. Then, wanting to get her 2 cents in to everything going on. 

Belle looked amazing in that red dress. Paul, as always, a sight for long missing him, eyes. Andrew!!! Since they couldn't have John, they loaded the scene up with stand-ins. Oddly effective.

[Michael]

I loved Friday's episode even though it had some real logic holes. They were obviously writing around Drake's illness, so it's understandable, but why did Andrew have to fly to Salem to tell Marlena about John if John was able to call her 15 minutes later? And why didn't Johnny react at all to seeing Andrew at the townhouse given that he was with Paul, who'd just told all of them that Andrew wasn't in town?

I love when they let Marlena be dismissive and bitchy to Kristen, though.

[Soapsuds]

You have the date marked on a calender? Don't you?

[AbcNbc247]

Nah 

Just helping out my buddies