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Post by leafs27 on Aug 15, 2022 14:17:22 GMT
Everything is taking so long! I find the stories are dragging big time, I suspect because we have too many people in the cast? 4 days for Shawn to ask Leo questions?  Monday, August 15 EJ, Ava, and Johnny share an eventful meal together. Alex has a “date” with Chanel and Allie. Anna grows suspicious of Kristen. Gabi makes a confession about Stefan to Li. Tuesday, August 16 Alex makes a scandalous suggestion to Allie and Chanel. Kate is stunned by Lucas’s news. Paulina presses Roman to reconsider forgiving Kate. Li pitches Kristen an idea that he says will benefit them both. Wednesday, August 17 Chad and Jada search the DiMera secret room for evidence. Steve flips out when Kayla receives a gift from Orpheus. Shawn tries to get a confession out of Leo. Alex continues his deception to Sonny. Thursday, August 18: Steve is thrown when his daughter, Stephanie, returns to Salem. Leo and his lawyer, Sloan, face off against Rafe. Kayla has some much needed advice for Chad. Ava's buttons are pushed by EJ. Friday, August 19: EJ threatens to expose Ava’s secret if she doesn’t give him what he wants. Rolf confronts Li about his sabotage. Chloe seeks Gabi’s help regarding Kristen. Johnny apologizes to Gabi. |
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Post by flyboyla on Aug 15, 2022 19:50:56 GMT
I agree with you on some of the storylines. Abigail’s murderer is being dragged out but Days used to always do that. And, did Gwen actually kill Abigail or did someone else get a hold of the mask in between? I’m a week behind right now but keeping up on the updates.
As much as I don’t care for Rob Wilson as an actor, I like the new look on him with his hairstyle, glasses and the way he dresses.
Also, I know most people don’t like Ava (I used to hate her character), I think she is the most interesting character on the show right now. I thought she’d have no storyline once Tripp left.
Lastly, I’m so over the scenes with Stacy and fake ponytail Rolf. They’re the worst actors on the show.
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Post by leafs27 on Aug 16, 2022 14:57:47 GMT
I think the thing that bugs me with the pace is we see movement for 1-2 days, and then they totally abandon the story for a week but yet only 1 day has gone by in Salem. It's just clunky pacing.
On Friday Clyde came in with a big bombshell about Leo and then we don't see it on Monday.
It's looking like Gwen (Xander and Sarah are sleuthing her out) but then Thomas told Chad about Leo being in the basement so now they are questioning him. But apparently NEXT WEEK he tells the cops about someone else so who frickin knows.
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Post by flyboyla on Aug 17, 2022 10:16:29 GMT
I thought that it was a lot of fun watching Xander and Sarah sleuthing together. It was the first time you actually saw characters doing something instead of talking about doing it. Kind of reminded me of the old DOOL. I just can’t believe how many posters on Daytime Royalty want them to be cut from the show if Peacock has to trim down the cast.
For me, I think it was too obvious that it was Gwen. It still could turn out to be her. She did have the biggest motive for it. Or, perhaps it was Craig Wesley? After all, he was pretty humiliated on his wedding day by Abigail.
I do get bothered by the terrible pacing on the show. It’s awful. I’m sure it has to do with the production schedule. But, it’s gotten so much worse since they went back into production after the Covid shutdown last year. I’m just curious what the show will become once the episodes that were currently filmed will end up being like on Peacock? I’m always hoping for better but end up being disappointed.
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Post by leafs27 on Aug 18, 2022 13:45:46 GMT
I don't LOVE Sarah but I am glad she is on the show and I love Xander and like them as a couple. I don't get it either. And yes, they actually DID SOMETHING! Not talked about "Oh wow I can't believe you went in the dumpster..." It was good to actually see something happen.
I thought the scene with Chad breaking the glass was really good. I am just loving Billy and I appreciate that they are spending time showing the mourning and grieving processes. So many times someone on the show dies and once the funeral is done, everyone goes back to normal. I think they are doing a good job with Chad's story ATM.
I wasn't sure what to think with RSW's Alex walking into the living room in those red underwear with all to see. That was a surprise for Daytime. The new lawyer lady was scantily dressed too. I guess this is the kind of stuff they are hoping to do more of on Peacock?
Speaking of the new lawyer lady, she's pretty, but still not sure on her acting. Is she from England or Australia? I detected a hint of an accent. I thought it was funny they called her Sloane Peterson for two reasons.
1. Sloane Peterson is the name of Ferris Bueller's girlfriend in the movie.
2. Peterson was Chad's last name before he found out he was a DiMera - his mother was Madeline Peterson (Jessica Tuck) and she was Kate's friend from their Stefano's call girl days. So I wonder if Sloane will have any connection to Chad or his family now?
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Post by flyboyla on Aug 19, 2022 5:09:27 GMT
I don't LOVE Sarah but I am glad she is on the show and I love Xander and like them as a couple. I don't get it either. And yes, they actually DID SOMETHING! Not talked about "Oh wow I can't believe you went in the dumpster..." It was good to actually see something happen. I thought the scene with Chad breaking the glass was really good. I am just loving Billy and I appreciate that they are spending time showing the mourning and grieving processes. So many times someone on the show dies and once the funeral is done, everyone goes back to normal. I think they are doing a good job with Chad's story ATM. I wasn't sure what to think with RSW's Alex walking into the living room in those red underwear with all to see. That was a surprise for Daytime. The new lawyer lady was scantily dressed too. I guess this is the kind of stuff they are hoping to do more of on Peacock? Speaking of the new lawyer lady, she's pretty, but still not sure on her acting. Is she from England or Australia? I detected a hint of an accent. I thought it was funny they called her Sloane Peterson for two reasons. 1. Sloane Peterson is the name of Ferris Bueller's girlfriend in the movie. 2. Peterson was Chad's last name before he found out he was a DiMera - his mother was Madeline Peterson (Jessica Tuck) and she was Kate's friend from their Stefano's call girl days. So I wonder if Sloane will have any connection to Chad or his family now? Not sure if you were able to see Beyond Salem 2, but there was definitely more adult content and Hope even said shit. It was so weird to hear that word on a DOOL miniseries. However, it seems more realistic that some bad words are included since it’s become part of every day conversations. I remember when they didn’t even use the word bitch. But, you hear that all the time on Days now. Wow! You have a great memory. First, remembering the name of Ferris Bueller’s girlfriend and also for Chad’s original last name. I’m still catching up on the show, so I haven’t seen Sloane yet. The last time I remember the name Sloane, was in the soap opera Capitol. Lastly, I agree with you completely about Chad (Billy Flynn). He’s absolutely awesome in his role. He’s so believable and I truly feel like he’s in total mourning over Abigail. I do love that his grieving process is actually being drawn out. People do grieve for quite a long time and I could especially believe the anger added to it when your spouse is murdered. It actually brings tears to my eyes when he’s crying his heart out. |
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Post by leafs27 on Aug 19, 2022 12:47:37 GMT
I still haven't watched Beyond Salem, haven't been able to find a stream anywhere and it hasn't come on our channels here. But I had heard that many of the cast were excited about the move to Peacock because they would be able to do more. I don't want them to start swearing up a storm or being super provocative but breaking it open a little would be good. I am no prude, it was just weird to see EVERYTHING of RSW if you know what I mean, in that underwear scene lol Ha ha, Ferris Bueller is probably my favourite movie and I have seen it at least 100 times! I think it would be interesting to have Sloane connected to Chad's old family somehow. He was a late teen/early adult when he found out Stefano was his real father, what happened to Charles Woods, his previous dad? I know Madeline died, but I can't remember what happened to the dad (or if we even ever saw him on screen). Didn't chad have aunts, uncles, grandparents? He just doesn't care about them anymore? Billy is so good, he has made me cry several times. it's totally realistic to grieve for a long time, many people take YEARS to get over a close death. I appreciate they are doing this. There are some good conversations with Chad and Kayla this week, you will enjoy them when you get to those scenes. |
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Post by stargazer1682 on Aug 23, 2022 1:14:01 GMT
I still haven't watched Beyond Salem, haven't been able to find a stream anywhere and it hasn't come on our channels here. But I had heard that many of the cast were excited about the move to Peacock because they would be able to do more. I don't want them to start swearing up a storm or being super provocative but breaking it open a little would be good. I am no prude, it was just weird to see EVERYTHING of RSW if you know what I mean, in that underwear scene lol Ha ha, Ferris Bueller is probably my favourite movie and I have seen it at least 100 times! I think it would be interesting to have Sloane connected to Chad's old family somehow. He was a late teen/early adult when he found out Stefano was his real father, what happened to Charles Woods, his previous dad? I know Madeline died, but I can't remember what happened to the dad (or if we even ever saw him on screen). Didn't chad have aunts, uncles, grandparents? He just doesn't care about them anymore? Billy is so good, he has made me cry several times. it's totally realistic to grieve for a long time, many people take YEARS to get over a close death. I appreciate they are doing this. There are some good conversations with Chad and Kayla this week, you will enjoy them when you get to those scenes. I seem to recall that his "dad" who raised him treated Chad badly, because he knew the whole he wasn't Chad's biological father; and when he found out that Chad learned who his real dad was, or possibly just when Chad's mom died, he just took off and left Chad to his own devices. I always thought it was a little odd that after finding out he was Dimera, Chad was just all in on that family; and it was like he never had any other background. Hell, have they even ever mentioned the daughter he had in high school with - what was her name? Mia? - the one Nicole switched with Sami's and died?
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Post by leafs27 on Aug 23, 2022 14:16:58 GMT
Oh yes Chad and Mia had Grace. Maybe they are just washing that away because it was the other actor and they are focused on Billy's Chad. It was Grace and Sydney that got switched right??? Is that what happened?
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Post by stargazer1682 on Aug 24, 2022 2:05:07 GMT
Oh yes Chad and Mia had Grace. Maybe they are just washing that away because it was the other actor and they are focused on Billy's Chad. It was Grace and Sydney that got switched right??? Is that what happened? Yeah, and then Grace died, but I think Nicole tried to pass Sydney off as her and EJ's baby. It was really contrived. I always hoped they would find out the was like, a double switch and Grace really was Sami's baby and Sydney was Chad and Mia's.
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Post by leafs27 on Aug 24, 2022 15:55:44 GMT
I always wanted them to do that, and then also make it so that Johnny is Lucas's kid so that Sami has no more ties to EJ.
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Post by stargazer1682 on Aug 24, 2022 19:04:51 GMT
I always wanted them to do that, and then also make it so that Johnny is Lucas's kid so that Sami has no more ties to EJ. A - f'ing - men
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Post by leafs27 on Aug 25, 2022 14:19:44 GMT
I finally get to see Beyond Salem 2 - it will be on our channels on September 4 I think. I have it set on my PVR.
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Post by stargazer1682 on Aug 25, 2022 23:31:46 GMT
I finally get to see Beyond Salem 2 - it will be on our channels on September 4 I think. I have it set on my PVR. Have you gotten spoiled on anything? I got some inklings of the end scene and had to look it up on youtube. Kind of gave me the gist of how the rest of the story must have gone too...
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Post by leafs27 on Aug 26, 2022 15:17:20 GMT
I THINK I know what happens with Bo and Hope but that's about it. I tried not to read too much about it. I don't have high hopes for it being very good but I am looking forward to watching.
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