I find Missy Reeve's views offensive and I don't want to defend her, but I don't think she ever said anything publicly about Days "gay content".   In fact, I don't think she's ever said anything negative about Days at all.  There's no indication Missy is difficult or unprofessional on set-except for the whole affair thing years ago lol-but that's a whole different topic.

I can dislike Missy as a person and still think she's the perfect fit for Jen.  Cady tried and it didn't work for me.  Whenever Missy steps into the role it works.  It's a two things can be true situation.  Missy has some bad opinions, but she's great at playing Jennifer.

11 minutes ago, John said:

Doesn't the funeral go into Tuesday 

yes. today Monday's episode started with words displayed "part 1"
and ended with "to be continued"

@AbcNbc247

No Will?

1 hour ago, carolineg said:

I find Missy Reeve's views offensive and I don't want to defend her, but I don't think she ever said anything publicly about Days "gay content".   In fact, I don't think she's ever said anything negative about Days at all.  There's no indication Missy is difficult or unprofessional on set-except for the whole affair thing years ago lol-but that's a whole different topic.

I can dislike Missy as a person and still think she's the perfect fit for Jen.  Cady tried and it didn't work for me.  Whenever Missy steps into the role it works.  It's a two things can be true situation.  Missy has some bad opinions, but she's great at playing Jennifer.

I just remember when Leo was marrying Craig (?), Greg Rikaart stated a line and made direct eye-contact with Melissa Reeves, and when the camera cut to her, she looked away. 🤣 Rikaart had a mission that day, and he succeeded.

4 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

I just remember when Leo was marrying Craig (?), Greg Rikaart stated a line and made direct eye-contact with Melissa Reeves, and when the camera cut to her, she looked away. 🤣 Rikaart had a mission that day, and he succeeded.

Oh, I have very little doubt that Missy feels some way personally and privately.  Donna was just saying she actively spoke out against Days in public in reference to the gay storylines, which she did not.

I don't have super strong feeling about Jen one way or another.  She was always a side character to me.  I still think Missy is Jen regardless of her stupid beliefs.

Jenn was a huge part of the success of Days back in the day, and that contribution shouldn't be dismissed.  With that said, I do think her and Jack's time on the show should remain as occasional visits/drop ins.

When Missy returns to play Jenn, Jenn is back to being Jenn.   Jenn in her glory days was head strong, fiesty, and was a live wire.... and her scenes with Jack on Friday was classic Jenn with Jack being the voice of reason.   It was the foundation of their relationship back in the day.

 

 

Wait - so no Will, Jack, or Jen at John's funeral? That’s just weird. What was the point of bringing them back then? Did Julie and Maggie even show up? I mean, seriously.

39 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Oh, I have very little doubt that Missy feels some way personally and privately.  Donna was just saying she actively spoke out against Days in public in reference to the gay storylines, which she did not.

I don't have super strong feeling about Jen one way or another.  She was always a side character to me.  I still think Missy is Jen regardless of her stupid beliefs.

While I agree that Reeves is Jennifer, I honestly do prefer Cady McClain in the role, as I feel she had/has a wider range of acting capabilities than I feel Reeves has. It's the strength of an actor, ultimately, for me, regardless of how I feel about Reeves' political/social views (which I widely disagree with). Plus, not to mention, they costumed Reeves like an old-fashioned frumpy farm/Moron wife, while McClain had some fashion-forward moments.

2 hours ago, janea4old said:

yes. today Monday's episode started with words displayed "part 1"
and ended with "to be continued"

Today Monday was the start of people arriving at the funeral, but the service hasn't started yet.  I know this is the nonspoiler thread but I think it's okay to say (in nonspecific terms) that the funeral episodes span a few days.  I won't detail it more here.
Just sayin' keep watching.

Edited June 9Jun 9 by janea4old

2 hours ago, Soapsuds said:

@AbcNbc247

No Will?

Maybe there was a scheduling conflict or something.

He still has the full time 9-5 in Atlanta, right?

35 minutes ago, asafi said:

Did Julie and Maggie even show up? I mean, seriously.

Julie was there. Idk if Maggie’s gonna be a part of it though 

16 minutes ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Maybe there was a scheduling conflict or something.

He still has the full time 9-5 in Atlanta, right?

The cast said that scenes were filmed over a few weeks, with a preplanned hiatus in the middle, and it was all out of order.  I would *guess* that they used Chandler when they could get him?

They also had to work around Leo Howard getting married around the time these episodes were filmed, but I guess they worked it out since Tate appeared.

The show did a good job of having today feel like a funeral atmospherically. I'm happy they're making sure to state that Tate and Arianna consider each other family as the last thing we need is another Alex situation. However, it's very strange she has yet to have a scene with Will. Today is just part one, of course, so hopefully that on-screen reunion is yet to come. I also really want to see Carrie/Will/Arianna with Kate as well and hope Kate gets a little moment of her own regarding John. I forget if I mentioned this before, but real life affecting reel life when it comes to Maggie not being involved is just a crying shame. I'll never get over it.

I wasn't bothered by the little hint of intrigue with Cat and Shane. Being spoiler free, I had no idea that little moment was going to happen or what that could be about. Was Shane the one calling her before? (Hypothetically asking, don't spoil me).

I hope Steve shutting down BlackPatch sticks. I can't imagine what they will do with him though.

Alice Halsey again proving why Rachel was recast. She's just effortless.

Bring on seeing Tony again!

8 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Btw, was Tate bleeding from his head in his first scene with Arianna? 

He had the cut last week, too. Did he hit his head in the scene where he first got sick with the flu or was it a real life instance that they haven't talked about. Glad I'm not crazy thinking I missed something.

35 minutes ago, Bright Eyes said:

I wasn't bothered by the little hint of intrigue with Cat and Shane. Being spoiler free, I had no idea that little moment was going to happen or what that could be about. Was Shane the one calling her before? (Hypothetically asking, don't spoil me).

The June 5th scene of Cat reacting to a photo of Sami -- wasn't spoiled in advance. No idea what that was about.

There have been no spoilers implying that Cat knew Shane, just nothing.
No idea what today's Cat stuff was about.

(you don't want spoilers, so not posting any here, but honestly there were no spoilers about this, we are all surprised).

Edited June 9Jun 9 by janea4old

I thought Cat would know Shane from the rescue mission that saved her and John from Clyde?

I wonder if the next beat comes from exploring Cat and John's imprisonment?

Edited June 9Jun 9 by j swift

7 hours ago, John said:

Doesn't the funeral go into Tuesday 

Thursday