DAYS: March 2025 Discussion Thread

[j swift]

I can't recall if Gabi got a settlement beyond ownership of GabiChic.

You'd think she'd either get enough for her own place, or make enough for her own place.  Especially because her nutty ex-assistant could afford a two-bedroom place, with a view.

It's pretty suss that Gabi and JJ are both divorcees that can't afford to live in their own homes.  And yet, they're one of the most eligible/least conflicted couples in Salem.

Edited March 21 by j swift

[Bright Eyes]

I was pretty much going to post the exact same sentiments with about the Kate/EJ scenes. That music cue needs to be thrown in the trash. This show proved last week they know how to do drama correctly, I don't understand how they dropped the ball so quickly.

However, in regards to Gabi, I actually don't think she was supposed to be the bad guy, but instead was being written as the Greek chorus for those who hate Leo. Maybe that's my bias talking, or the remnants of how great last week was, but I thought Javi also came off as incredibly naive and Leo was just a problem that would soon sort itself out. 

JJ has never been married.

After wondering if today was Joy's last episode, I went to her Instagram to see if AlexAnn Hopkins mentioned anything, but her account is private, which could be proof in itself. Plus, there's no mention of DAYS in her bio, but that was also the first time I went to her page so could mean nothing. If anyone sees confirmation of her exit, please post it.

Edited March 21 by Bright Eyes

[j swift]

 

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[j swift]

It was such a strangely short run, and the ending seemed to turn on a dime between last week and this week.  Perhaps she filmed the whole thing in two weeks, and has forgotten about it because it was so long ago?

But, I assume her kid will haunt Alex and Stephanie forever.

[Bright Eyes]

Stephanie was her most interesting when she was a desperate/insecure basket case, so I hope the eventual fallout from her keeping two major secrets from Alex will bring that messy girl back.

[AbcNbc247]

Damn… Days was late today. Hope it goes back to being uploaded at 5 AM.

I like the way that some people were there for the people that they care about throughout today’s episode, even Rafe and Jada, even though Shawn’s part in their storyline needs to be utilized a lot more.

I especially enjoyed Julie and Doug III. They really do have a nice relationship, even though he did seem like a bit of a wimp today at The Bistro. I’m interested in seeing what’s going to happen next for him. 

Tate confessing to Holly about his jealousy over her friendship with Doug III was a good choice as well. They seemed like real angsty teens today lol. I hope they continue to build up this storyline and the rivalry/feud between Tate and Doug III, because it could be really good. 

As for old Rachel… oh well. If this means that’s she gone, then good riddance. Bringing her back, and this storyline in general, were a big mistake. 

[Contessa Donatella]

I'm so glad someone found her interesting at some time. Sadly, to me she's just been a perpetual disappointment. The only thing I ever liked about her is her nickname. For a Stayla fan you can't beat "Little Sweetness".

In my mind I refer to her Big Rachel but I'm posting to agree. What a mistake she was!

[carolineg]

It was really odd Joy had those scenes with JJ, then took the job at Titan, and left the next day.  All of that was very pointless.  Until I saw confirmation of her exit I really thought she'd be back in a few weeks.  I tend to think something had to happy behind the scenes with her character because even the Joy/Johnny/Chanel story turned out to be a whole lot of nothing.

Obviously, we know Joy will be back with a baby at some point. 

[Antoyne]

Kate and EJ scenes from Thursday were fantastic. Why the hell did they use the stupid twangy Pub music underneath such a dramatic scene. Someone should be fired for that.

[Bright Eyes]

Unless, this was another Stefan situation where RC was forced to writer her exit, but wanted to do so in a way where things were left unfinished.

Edited March 21 by Bright Eyes

[j swift]

After careful contemplation of Friday’s episode, I couldn’t help but hope that Arnold, Joy, and Rachel Sr. escape the melodramatic confines of Salem and form a blissful throuple somewhere far more serene. Perhaps Fiji?

Now, on to the ever-confounding world of soap opera law enforcement. Why do cops on soaps always fancy themselves as prosecutors too? JJ could’ve just arrested Trask and called in Belle for the legal gymnastics, but no—he had to deliver the statutory soliloquy on stolen goods like he’s lecturing in a first-year law class. Honestly, who speaks to their grandmother like that?

Once again, I find the geography of Salem distracting. Are Julie, Marlena, and Maggie all within strolling distance of Horton Square, or has Salem collapsed into some space-time singularity where everything is simultaneously near and far? Is Horton Square the downtown nexus or just a glorified, slightly-outdated mall?

And then there’s the Pub—it’s like a quantum object, once by the waterfront near the hospital, now in the heart of town but somehow still by the pier. I’m no cartographer, but these establishing shots aren’t doing much to orient anyone.

 

[ranger1rg]

I'm sure you realized I mean Google machine

Is there any good reason for Joy keeping her pregnancy a secret from Alex? Or did Ron just wake up one day and realize he already had another "I got her pregnant" storyline running?

 

The establishing shots on DAYS are the worst of any soap by far, to the point that I enjoy them because they're so laughable.

A high schooler could do a better job with these shots. I honestly think Janet Spellman-Drucker is a luddite who doesn't even know how to use that Google machine I mentioned.

[carolineg]

That's a fair point.  I tend to believe Stefan outlived his usefulness and did get a lot of story.  The ending was awful.  There was a lot of messes along the way even starting with TC's run so it's at least understandable.

Joy really didn't do anything important.  It seemed like you could set up a Carrie/Austin/Sami like story where she would manipulate Alex because she was pregnant.  She was super upset a month ago about Alex dumping her and now she is just like I guess I am leaving instead.  It's just such an odd use of a decent actress and a character that had legit ties to Salem.

It would make a lot more sense to have Joy pregnant by Johnny and reveal they were both lying about their hookup the entire time and her leaving town to save face.

[j swift]

I assure you, I'm an optimist, not a contrarian—but wouldn’t it be intriguing if this were the foundation for a long-lost child storyline set to unfold in the distant future? After all, Stefano’s grown children appeared out of nowhere in a Midwestern seaport far removed from his home. Imagine, 15 years from now, as we stream DAYS through advanced technology, Alex encounters Joy Jr. as an adult. It would offer us, the audience, a fun and satisfying call back.

Or, a year from now, Stephanie finds out that she can't conceive (because she's actually older than EJ and in menopause).  In a page out of GH, Joy dies, Alex and Stephanie want to raise Joy Jr, but Chloe joins forces with Philip to get custody because Parker is being a brat, and she needs to care for her sister's baby.

Edited March 21 by j swift