DAYS: August 2025 Discussion Thread

[te.]

I fully expect that it'll be revealed that Rachel knows full well what she did. I expected her to push Marlena out of that window, lol. 

[AbcNbc247]

Season 61!

I enjoyed the fallout from Kristen's confession. The good acting, and writing continued as well. Like I've said before, it just feels more in-depth and mature, with more drama injected into it as well. And Brady continued to be smart lol I actually didn't expect him to suspect that Kristen was hiding something so quickly and I actually don't mind it. It's another shift in the writing that we were told was going to happen, and that shift is always more than welcome. And I loved him ripping her a new one too, and telling her the things that needed to be told to her a long time ago. I suspect that the writers wanted us to have sympathy for Kristen, and I understand why, but I just don't. After everything she's done, she does kinda deserve this. And hopefully, this continues to mean that the Bristen ship has sailed.

I also liked Brady and Marlena comforting Rachel, and I'm wondering what's going to happen once Brady finds out the truth, and that Marlena knew.

Chad, suspecting that Kristen wasn't telling the truth and possibly investigating it could be interesting too. 

And yeah, I have no interest in Cat and Gwen becoming friends. Btw, all this anti-Dimitri writing isn't gonna make us like Gwen. Or Leo. Or Cat, just sayin'

Javi did look hot at the end though 

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And I'm glad that the jury was going to find Johnny not guilty anyway.

[Marlenafan01]

So apparently there are rumors of a 6 week break or studio switch this fall. Any insider information out there?

[Bright Eyes]

I thought the new? score at the end of today's episode was great for the moment of Kristen breaking down in her jail cell. This sort of material is what Stacy Haiduk excels best at. Brady going in on calling her a horrible mother and person was long awaited, but I fear the sacrifice Kristen made for Rachel could be what brings them back together, which I dread. Is the jail cell a new set, too?

 

[SouthernChick]

I really do NOT want Brady and Kristen back together. Kristen has just done too much horrible stuff to his family for a reunion to be believable. 

[j swift]

I think we're jumping the gun a bit.

There is plenty of drama for Sarah and Brady being setup between Sarah's ode of confidence to Sophia, Rachel's feelings toward Sarah, and Brady not allowing Rachel to mess up another relationship like she did with Ava.  

So, there are many beats left to play in that relationship, which tells me there's a lot invested in keeping them together.

Besides, between Kristen and Susan. I'll take Kristen any day.

 

[AbcNbc247]

That thought crossed my mind, but I really hope the new writers don't go there. 

If they're not gonna write Kristen out, then she definitely needs a reset. She's been so tied to Brady for so long that it's almost like she doesn't have much of a character anymore. 

Her "relationship" with Brady has now gone on almost three times longer than her relationship with John.

I hope so.

I like them together, as a temporary couple anyway lol

[brisbydog]

Yes Eric and Paul said that they were going dark for 6 weeks soon in order to catch up to airing.

I have also heard unsubstantiated rumors that this was coming because they are changing studios. 

[j swift]

I don’t mean to play forum police, but could we please keep this thread focused on Days of Our Lives episodes currently streaming on Peacock? For behind-the-scenes discussion, the dedicated forum would be a better fit. Thanks!

[Soapsuds]

I was wondering where Monday's episode was. I realized it might be a new season.

 

I haven't watched many soap operas lately. I've watched an episode of BTG and GH, but I saw your comment about Javi and had to watch his scenes only.

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[Antoyne]

Doesn’t want to play forum police, proceeds to play forum police. Two posts about the taping schedule is not a big deal.

[Antoyne]

I think this can only help the show. Not being able to respond to what’s working and not working because you’re 6 months ahead is how we got RC and Body and Soul basically making the show unwatchable.

 

[te.]

The issue is that they're way more than six months ahead... more like 8-9 months at this point, ironically in part due to the early renewals which meant they haven't shut down for longer periods between filming "seasons". 

[AbcNbc247]

Thats why I always give the signal

The improved writing is still continuing but there is also still some FF material 

[AbcNbc247]

Now, BlackPatch has an establishing shot 

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I'm glad that Steve is being used more effectively now though. He adds another dynamic to the whole Kiriakis family mess and I hope he continues to be a part of it, even though Stephanie asked him to drop the case. Him knowing the truth about what Philip did could lead to something interesting happening. 

Speaking of Philip, I don't mind him and Gabi sleeping together but I do have mixed feelings about them getting to this point so quickly. I know that Philip isn't the sharpest pencil in the box lol but we should have seen it all play out, over the course of a few episodes, rather than the two of them just talking about it after the fact. Philip did look hot though 

I also enjoyed Belle confiding in Philip about everything that happened with EJ. I'd rather she be confiding in Shawn lol but I'm glad that she has a friend to talk to.

I couldn't help but chuckle when Ari called Gabi out for doing the exact same thing that Ari did. The two actresses really work well together as mother and daughter. And I'm glad that Will and Sonny are on board with Ari going to Salem U. She should be on the canvas, and so should her fathers lol. Btw, I wonder if Ari's going to react to the fact that her mother is now sleeping with another one of her family members 

Btw, welcome back, Jada! It's been a while. And with her seeing Alex looking all hot, I wonder if that's going to mean something in the future, especially since Alex and Xander may or may not end up being at odds over Stephanie. 

And poor Theo too. If they're going to have Abe keep bringing him up or talking to him on the phone, they really should bring him back to Salem. 

But yeah, idk about One Stormy Night being everybody's favorite book all of a sudden.