But enough with all of that shit. We are here to talk about the phenomenon that is Days of Our Lives. What other show features a love triangle with two girls who are in love with a guy who also happens to be an uncle to both of them (by adoption)? yes, there are some story lines that I don't are about, but as I was in line to buy some pre-sliced apples at the grocery store (yes, I am that lazy), I noticed that the cover of Soap Opera Digest said that Stefano Dimera would be coming back from his latest death. Luckily, the woman ahead of me was busy arguing over a few of her coupons that were expired (as if she couldn't make do with the FIFTY other ones she used) and it gave to time to think. I decided right then and there, that we need to have Days on TVgasm. So, if you are a fan of the show, I invite you to write, and if you haven't been watching lately or are new to the series, I'll try and fill you in as best as I can after the jump.
Like most soap operas, Days is seemingly without rhyme or reason. Therefore, it is sort of impossible to really get a handle on everything in one recap, but as the "days" go by, you too will be talking about the Bradys and the Dimeras like you are an old pro. And although it is a cliché, getting back into soaps is like riding a bike. It's easier than falling off a horse. It's a complete waste of time and yet why would we want to tear our eyes away?
So, I said that Stefano DiMera was coming back. For those of you who don't know, Stefano is the super villain of Days of Our Lives. He has done a lot of shit in Salem, including demonic possessions, brainwashings, and various kidnappings throughout the history of the show. Stefano himself has been killed numerous times, only to rise back from the ashes, hence the Phoenix moniker. Stefano comes back from the dead with such regularity; you can set your watch to it. Having him in the story lines has an added bonus: you know there will be plenty of people with bad Italian accents featured whenever he is around.
We all thought that Stefano was dead, but everyone's favorite psychologist, Dr. Marlena Evans and her beau John Black decided to fly to Italy to investigate if this was the case, because somebody back in Salem has been stalking the Brady family. John decided to propose to Marlena while in Italy. They actually were married for a long time, but she was recently brainwashed into thinking that she was a serial killer. In reality, there was no serial killer. All of the people who "died" were transported to an Island and forced to live there by Stefano's son, Tony. While in captivity, Marlena got back together with her old husband Roman, got pregnant, had a miscarriage, and then when hysterical, leading to her break up with John. All is good now though and John and Marlena are back together, no doubt aided by that impromptu serenade from Smokey Robinson.
John and Marlena's wedding was interrupted by a generic Italian guy who came to say that Stefano was dead and Tony was in jail. Not believing him, John and Marlena went to check on Stefano's grave and when they found no dead body, they realized that all of those problems in Salem may be the work of a familiar face.
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Comments (7)
YAY!
I love Days...I don't care for Stefano coming back to life though.
I'm glad you guys cover the NBC soaps because they're the only ones I watch.
1 of 7 | Posted by shia0bundan
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Posted on December 13, 2006 6:01 PM
omg!!! I so want to expose the world to the glorious car wreck that is PASSIONS! I think i'll take a whack at it...if i can find the time :(
2 of 7 | Posted by Jeebo
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Posted on December 13, 2006 6:25 PM
Shouldn't Marlena have gone through menopause, like, ten years ago???
3 of 7 | Posted by mandymax
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Posted on December 14, 2006 7:13 AM
Actually the reason Hope slept with Patrick is because after Zach got ran over by Chelsea, she was mad at Bo for giving her the car. Then when she went to forgive him, she saw Bo in bed with Billie. She was so hurt she ran off to this island, where Patrick "happened" to be staying. They weren't trapped there, this was way after the serial killer storyline.
But Bo didnt really sleep with Billie then , Billie just made it look like that so Hope and Bo wouldnt gang up at witch Chelsea at her trial. Later Billie confessed to the whole thing at Bo & Hope's divorce hearing.
OK so Days is one of my secret guilty pleasures that I tivo. I know its ridiculous but I've been watching for 10 years and I love it! The new writer is SO much better than stupid J.Reilly.
I could go on and on, I better stop and go do something productive. thanks love ya bye
4 of 7 | Posted by noodle
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Posted on December 14, 2006 11:02 AM
Yeah, I think that the new writer used to work for YR. All I know is that Days has finally gotten good. Did you hear that they might be getting rid of Lexie!
5 of 7 | Posted by silvananoir
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Posted on December 14, 2006 9:44 PM
Whatever happened to the Passions recaps?
6 of 7 | Posted by Ubiquitous
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Posted on December 15, 2006 6:12 AM
“Belle and Shawn had a one-night stand (again, a little sketchy on that one) that they didn't even know about.”
Let me fill you in. It was winter and they were in a barn? And there was a fire? And their clothes burned off or were otherwise lost? So they huddled together (naked) for warmth? And had sex in their sleep.
You forgot one of the best recent developments! Philip is secretly totally wrapped up like a mummy and living in Victor's basement!
7 of 7 | Posted by phquaryn
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Posted on December 20, 2006 1:13 PM