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DAYS: Carrie and Austin Return
Topic Started: Sep 14 2016, 01:14 PM (6,498 Views)
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HOURGLASS85
Sep 14 2016, 02:47 PM
PhoenixRising05
Sep 14 2016, 02:09 PM
Inara Serra
Sep 14 2016, 01:57 PM
I'm going to withhold judgment on the "revolving door" thing. If they do it well, keep it fresh, and maintain family/friend connections I'm all for some of these characters being on recurring. Bring them on for a GOOD storyline and then send them on a trip or something until another good story comes up. That way we don't get a ginormous cast of characters living their entire lives off screen (like last Fall when if you weren't Ben, Chad or Abby or Hope/Aiden you popped in once a month if lucky) because there isn't a story for them. I'd rather characters already on the cast role like Lucas (prime example) be written a good story and then have pop-ups every now and then instead of disappearing for months on end.
Exactly.

Here's the thing...if they do more of this and less of bringing people on and letting them just sit on the backburner with nothing to do, than they can save money on the budget. For all the penny pinching they do with sets and all, they really do waste talent. I would rather they bring characters on like this and use them actively with a purpose for 3 months and then they leave with the opportunity to return again later than have them just sit around and either get destroyed or do nothing all while taking spots from characters that should be used or around.

Doing this allows us to maybe get more returns and maybe not have so many instances where characters are missing where they shouldn't be.
I get where you are going here. I always think your posts are spot on.

I guess my thing is if they decide to go this direction and save money - which is cool - then your base contract players need to be super connected to lots of people that would warrant other characters returning. And to have interesting stories that include others for an umbrella story then you need a group of characters and families that make sense.

My problem is I don't see currently the base of contract players that can make this happen long term. The show needs a Belle/Shawn or Carrie/Austin or Eric, Lucas, Stephanie, Chelsea, Andrew, Phillip, Justin/Adrienne children or some Horton legacy children that can be the main drivers of story. The best example they have at this point is Jennifer/Abby/JJ which is good. But after that then what? I don't even count the teens so that isn't working for me.

You have the Kiriakis family with just Sonny really that fits. By now Brady should have a long lasting partner that they stick to and someone who wants to be on the show.

You have the Blacks with Brady and Paul.

You have the Johnsons with Joey that I don't count.

You have Hope/Rafe with Ciara that I don't count.

See what I mean? The super couples like John/Marlena and Kayla/Steve have limitations since they are really past breaking them up, triangles, etc. The closest thing they have currently to reflect romance is Chad/Abby. They really haven't developed JJ/Gabi enough to get them to this kind of level. If they moved on to other partners no one would be upset really.

I just think you have to look at the full landscape and say where are characters in their 30s? What couples are we going to develop for the long term.

Looking forward to hearing what Dena/Ryan have in mind going forward.
Oh, I 100% agree.

The canvas needs restructuring. The problem is that the show just keeps gutting/allowing the late 20's/30's group to fall apart. They have had many successful characters in that group over the years and instead of recasting when an actor leaves, they write the character off. Or they get rid of actors like MM and BB that would stay.

It's very frustrating. I blame Corday. I think he is legitimately afraid to pass the torch. He wants to always play it safe.
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Deverauxfan
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Bellarke <3

I saw bits of AP's work on OLTL. I think his acting improved somewhat since Days.

I'm not a big fan of Caustin, so I'm kinda glad it's a limited run. :peek:

I am glad that there are going to be Anna/Carrie scenes, though.

I hope they keep Carrie FAR AWAY from Rafe.
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I'm glad we'll see them! Carrie/Austin is one of my favorite couples from Days.

I'm pretty bummed that it's a limited run, though. Days has so many characters that are just aggressively horrible to watch right now, that I'd rather have Carrie and Austin return permanently than watch most of the current contract characters.
Edited by countess_cutlass, Sep 14 2016, 03:05 PM.
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LuvingLumi
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Come on Ron, We are counting on YOU !!

I have mixed feelings about this. For many years my viewing pleasure was primarily stories that included Austin/Carrie/Lucas/Sami. That quad was fantastic to me for so many reasons. But like many things on Days they were played out after a while....by the last time they came back in 2011/12 I was not really enjoying them...primarily because they tried to flirt with the idea that Rafe and Carrie would have a 'thing'....the only thing I liked was the Abby's obsession with Austin. I thought it was very well written and acted, by far Muldoon's best work during his last run. Anyway, by the time they left again I was fine with it....now though I would have loved for them to stay on a more permanent basis and not just pop up for a few weeks and then say bye again....
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I am happy that Austin and Carrie return, but was hoping it was a longer stay (contract) however, I hope the door is open for another return. I actually preferred Muldoon over Peck, but whatever, I am glad we get Caustin at the end!
Edited by Dreamy, Sep 14 2016, 03:28 PM.
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Long Live Stefano (RIP JOE)

oh btw bummed about TC I love him on GH :'(
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lysie


I'm not surprised it's limited, but I am disappointed. This isn't the age group they should be doing these in and out things with.
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YAY I'm so happy that Carrie and Austin are coming back. I can't wait to see their little boy. :wub2:

They were my first supercouple when I first started watching with my mom.

I'm disappointed though that it is only for a limited time. I can't wait for the Anna and Carrie scenes.
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I would have been excited for JUST Carrie returning... but if Austin has to tag along I will work with it lol.
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DCgirl
Sep 14 2016, 04:20 PM
YAY I'm so happy that Carrie and Austin are coming back. I can't wait to see their little boy. :wub2:

Was it confirmed that they had a boy? I must have missed it... did he have a name? lol
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Tngerson1


Hey are u sure they had a boy? Was that confirmed anywhere?
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Yay! I can't wait to see Carrie again. Bummed PM's Austin isn't returning with her. :-/

Peck's Austin is the dumbest character in my history of watching soaps. I never saw any chemistry with him & anyone else on the show. He was the reason I rooted for Carrie & Mike. :blulaugh:


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Keith
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I love that they're returning specifically for Anna's story. It's like someone finally heard so many of us.
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At least it's the Austin I liked.
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Evie


I'm glad they are returning, but it doesn't surprise me that it's for a limited run. I wonder if Anna's return is limited as well.
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Tngerson1


I just read a little houtvtheircteturn and it said nothing out their child. I will be disappointed if the child doesn't come back with or if they don't even mention it.
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4ever DAYS
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Tngerson1
Sep 14 2016, 08:12 PM
I just read a little houtvtheircteturn and it said nothing out their child. I will be disappointed if the child doesn't come back with or if they don't even mention it.
Their child was said to be a boy.
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lysie


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Sep 14 2016, 09:05 PM
Tngerson1
Sep 14 2016, 08:12 PM
I just read a little houtvtheircteturn and it said nothing out their child. I will be disappointed if the child doesn't come back with or if they don't even mention it.
Their child was said to be a boy.
I don't think they actually said on the show. SOD said it was a boy. I remember thinking they had said boy during the wedding, but I went back to confirm at some point and they hadn't.
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Tngerson1


When did Voldemort say they had a boy??
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Tngerson1
Sep 14 2016, 09:41 PM
When did Voldemort say they had a boy??
I think it was some time around the WilSon wedding. They said it was a boy named Aaron. That's never been onscreen though.
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