DAYS: June 2025 Discussion Thread

[Soapsuds]

 

[ranger1rg]

The donut posts here make up for a Friday show that was barely meh.

Aside from seeing Anna, I really didn't care much about anything else. While I understand the thought behind breaking up all the sadness with "other scenes," I'd rather they moved right to John's funeral.

Instead of hearing a stupid story about John changing some minor character's tire 20 years ago, just move on to the crying. I also thought the Chad and Cat scenes were a waste. I realize not everyone is devastated by John's death to the point of not functioning, but going sky diving is a choice.

By the way, Jack and Jennifer are giving me nothing on this return. Please leave asap.

DAYS did such a great job with John's death, so ending the week this way was a letdown.

[asafi]

Yeah, not sure why Jack and Jen didn’t rush to Marlena - or even Carrie - to offer their condolences. A few flashbacks would've been a nice touch too. Instead, we got a whole episode of them talking about Chad and Abby? Come on.
On the bright side, I loved Anna’s scenes with Marlena and Carrie - sweet and heartfelt, felt like a real 80s throwback.

[Soaplovers]

The whole town gushing over John Black as if he was a saint is eye rolling.  I guess death really colors people's memories over his many flaws, but I guess that is normal and human nature.

I'm still confused as to why Leo hasn't been written out.  The actor stank up two soaps with his sub par acting, what does he have on TPTB's to remain on these soaps.  

What's the point of Cat?  I hope the new head-writers figure out her purpose and develop her character.

And I much prefer scenes not focusing on John's death because life does go on for the world when someone passes.

 

[Antoyne]

John Black actually was the ultimate good guy soap hero. So I don’t mind the town gushing over him. It’s deserved.

[ranger1rg]

I'm good with the gushing, too. There aren't many soap icons like John Black, and that's important to celebrate and remember.

And yes, life does go on for other characters, but as they say, timing is everything. Going sky diving the day before the funeral? And during a week of shows that were so powerful emotionally? No.

 

 

[Jdee43]

Did they really bring back Jack and Jennifer for Jack to prop up Leo and Jenn to serve as an obstacle to Chad/Cat? Are we sure Ron still isn't in the building?

[Soapsuds]

Jack and Jennifer are tired. I just don't care about them when they return. They add nothing to the show.

[DaytimeFan]

All caught up on this week's episodes.

Deidre Hall has done the best work of her career with this series of episodes. That is her tribute to Drake. Every acting choice has been perfect. From her reaction the moment John flatlined, to her snapping at Abe and Paulina (what a smart, realistic writing choice), to her grief playing the text message over and over.

Josh Taylor did the best work of his career in the scene with Kayla telling him John had died. Everything about his facial expression, voice, pronunciation, everything was so different from what he usually does. He was overcome with the emotion of it and any of his acting tics disappeared.

Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso were great. One thing I noticed with the flashbacks of John/Marlena and Bo/Hope is that Bo and Hope are constantly smiling at each other. The chemistry those two have cannot be faked. It's clear the writing team decided to clean up Bo and Hope and give fans a happy ending for them, neatly wrapped up in a bow.

The juxtaposition of Bo and Hope reclaiming their happiness thanks to John, while Marlena is dealt life's harshest blow from John's sacrifice, was another great writing choice. Marlena even saying that to Eric, that she is paying for Bo's recovery with John's life, was such smart writing.

Susan Seaforth Hayes was used very effectively between the two storylines.

I really enjoyed the scene of Kate talking to Philip, calmly stating that she will make Xander pay.

Overall, the show should be lining these episodes up for the Emmys and Deidre should be carefully choosing her scenes for her own reel. She deserves a Best Actress Emmy for this work. The first time I have felt that way about her work. Peter Reckell should submit himself for Guest for the scenes where he found out Victor is dead because he was genuinely heartbreaking. Josh Taylor should throw his name down for Supporting Actor for his scenes. The show deserves a Writing and Best Show for what they've done with the episodes around John and Bo.

It was heavy stuff and I feel for the actors. I am so impressed with what they did.

[te.]

Okay, why are Paulina and Abe sleeping like that?! 

I'd take a screen grab if I wasn't lazy, but come on.

[j swift]

I'm suddenly fearful that DAYS is going to pull a Flowers-for-Algernon stunt and Bo's progress will be reversed. 

While @te. is stuck on Abe's tiny bedroom, I can't stop thinking of the size of Bo's huge hospital room.

[te.]

Andrew sure has hard nips.

[AbcNbc247]

Agreed.

The Emmys next year are gonna be a pretty tough competition and I hope we get a Days sweep lol 

Not only does Deidre deserve a nomination for these last few weeks, but I also think Paul Telfer, Raven Bowens, Carson Boatman, Dan Feuerriegel and Alison Sweeney have good chances as well.

[Soaplovers]

I am a little disappointed that the show will be writing Jenn as in the wrong for her not liking Cat, when she's actually in the right.  Maybe if Cat was played by a competent actress and had a purpose, I would be more behind this propping of the character.

And I can't wait for the funeral for John Black to be over and then we can proceed and move on.  

[janea4old]

The John Black character has been a part of my life for decades. I like heroes being honored, however imperfect they may be.  I'm glad they are giving him a long farewell and tribute.

Edited 5 hours ago by janea4old