DAYS: May 2025 Discussion Thread

[Dr Neil Curtis]

So Doug wouldn't know who her family was. 

[Antoyne]

But she literally pointed out her family two seconds later when they were outside.

[Antoyne]

Today has been another great one. This has to be some of the best work of Dee’s career. Hate the circumstances but it’s so believable because I’m sure a lot of it isn’t really acting. It’s wonderful.

Christie Clark came back in like she never left. I had assumed John raised Carrie in the RoJohn days since he was taking care of Sami and Eric. The flashback to young Carrie and John telling Carrie Marlena died was great. Carrie and Marlena scenes were excellent and so emotional. Marlena telling Carrie she’s her daughter and she’s John’s daughter

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“You will always be our daughter.” John grabbing Carrie’s hand

I don’t hate Stacy, but the John of it all needs Eileen.  Rachel doesn’t feel like a demon spawn anymore boooo.

Really wish we could’ve seen Kate visit John. They were once a couple, but ontop of that had been friends and business partners throughout the years. 
 

Mumbles Taylor is just getting harder and harder to understand.

Omg a flashback to the penthouse. What an incredible set. Really enjoyed the Abe and John scenes as well.

Drake truly was so charismatic and committed to the material for his entire tenure on the show. I don’t care what anyone thought of his talent. His dedication and charisma and charm was exactly what the character of John needed.

[Antoyne]

It’s kind of amazing how awful the Sophia recast is. Under the previous actress, Sophia actually had spunk and lasting appeal. This new actress is so blah, I hope she has the baby and is never seen again.

Also since I went back to May 9th, I find it weird Chad wants to date the woman he couldn’t even tell wasn’t his late wife despite a completely different voice and height

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[AbcNbc247]

Not much happened today, but there were a lot of good scenes.

It was nice seeing people have someone to talk to about everything that’s been going on, especially Chad and EJ. I liked that Chad was there for him after what happened with Johnny yesterday. EJ convincing Chad to vote for him at the board meeting could lead to something interesting happening as well. 

I also enjoyed seeing Kayla, Julie and Maggie all going head to head with Xander. The writing seems to have improved for all three of them. 

NuRachel did a good job too. Just the way she delivers her lines sounds less evil than the other one did lol I still think that there’s something more to what she told Brady and Kristen. And I’m glad that Brady ripped EJ too. It was very well deserved, and I hope it was the first time of many. Belle was a little stupid in that scene though. 

Btw, I didn’t expect the fate of the hospital to be all up to Brady lol 

And, we got an update about Bo. It would be nice to see it though. I’m enjoying all these storylines, but too much of it seems to be happening offscreen. 

[Vee]

I apologize in advance for asking y'all questions about who half these people are or what they're doing as I reenter this show after quite awhile.

[carolineg]

The recast really tanked the character.  I was team Sophia when Madelyn Kientz played her.  I liked her more than Holly.  Now Sophia just walks around on the verge of tears looking meek and scared.  I think now that the show has recast and aged Ari, Sophia is probably on her way out.

[Soapsuds]

@AbcNbc247 

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[Antoyne]

I preferred the Devil spawn delivery of the previous Rachel. She felt like the perfect child of Kristen DiMera and all the dysfunction she’s been through. The new actress is just a sweet girl.

[janea4old]

May 16th interview with Cherie Jimenez.   30 minutes long.
(for returning viewers, she's the current Gabi -- mother of Will&Sonny's daughter Arianna.  Cherie has been airing since June 2024).

This was previously was posted on the spoiler thread because it mentioned the casting of Marissa Reyes as SORASed Arianna Horton, and the recent scene where Gabi noticed Arianna wasn't in her room.
Now that all of this has aired, I'm bringing it over to the main thread, as there are no spoilers anymore.

Cherie is 37, almost 38.  Marissa is 21, playing an 18-year-old. 
(Actor ages per https://jason47.com/days/castbios3.html)
Cherie is aware that she and Marissa look more like sisters than mother/daughter.  Interestingly, Cherie said that in real life, her own mother was a teen when Cherie was born, and that people commonly mistake Cherie and her mom as sisters.

Most of the interview is about Cherie as Gabi, getting cast, working with Brandon Barash, working with Casey Moss.

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[carolineg]

That was weird because I wasn't sure if Doug saw them or not.  Both Johnny and Tate's backs were turned, but Doug 3 obviously knows Tate.  He didn't really react, so I am assuming he didn't see who she pointed out clearly.

I got you!!  Lol.  You've already blamed this Days experiment of yours on me so the least I can do is answer your questions.

[Liberty City]

nü Rachel is definitely more... theatrical than the former child actor.

[te.]

I really hope it's just a front. I need The Evil Seed back. 

[MichaelGL]

I liked the many interactions during today’s show. Brady vs EJ has been a long time coming. 

 

It’s too bad Abe wasn’t included in the scene at the hospital. 

[carolineg]

Meh.  I liked OG demon seed Rachel.  Didn't this actress just get cast in the Little House on the Prairie reboot? 

Obviously, that means she will still air on Days for the next two years, but I assume she will be leaving shortly.