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I mean I don't know why people are speculating that Nicole is pregnant? :shrug: It was said something terrible happens next week and a rape would fit into that category. In the other thread on Days' renewal, I guessed that it was was related to Chase/Ciara/Theo because the February Sweeps preview in Digest said that Ciara is torn between Theo and Chase, but then something traumatic happens that changes everything. We haven't seen that yet. Also the way Chase has been acting would suggest he might be on the verge of doing something very bad. This is just my guess, but I have gotten the sense that something is going to happen with Chase and Ciara for a few weeks now.
1. We have two writers who wrote for One Life to Rape 2. THAT magazine spoiling a traumatic event for Ciara (it may have already happened and we missed it?) 3. Thaao mentioning Chase doing something/things that will even shock Andre 4. Lysie's Twitter drop 5. DH posted that she would be doing doctor scenes with Ciara (there's a lot of reasons Ciara could use therapy, but) 6. Chase being creepyish again & getting increasingly angry at Ciara
I guess he could just try to strangle Ciara like his dad did to Hope BUT one way or another my money is on Chase is going to do something really bad to this girl.
If Chase rapes Ciara, I think it'll be a big blunder by this show. I just...it's completely unnecessary, not to mention gross.
How do you bring Chase back from this? How do you make him an even remotely viable love interest after this? There is just no long-term planning with this kind of move. And with DC returning as Aiden, I would have to assume that Chase is not written out at the end of any supposed rape story.
In addition, why would the show throw one of their weakest younger actors into such a heavy, heavy story? As much as the story idea makes me cringe, the thought of VJ trying to act out the aftermath makes me cringe even more.
OLTL "redeemed" Todd and he led a gang rape on a character. He then stalked his victim, tried to rape her again REPEATEDLY, tried to rape multiple women. He was a monster. JG and Michael Malone were head-writing the show for that.
I mean I don't know why people are speculating that Nicole is pregnant? :shrug: It was said something terrible happens next week and a rape would fit into that category. In the other thread on Days' renewal, I guessed that it was was related to Chase/Ciara/Theo because the February Sweeps preview in Digest said that Ciara is torn between Theo and Chase, but then something traumatic happens that changes everything. We haven't seen that yet. Also the way Chase has been acting would suggest he might be on the verge of doing something very bad. This is just my guess, but I have gotten the sense that something is going to happen with Chase and Ciara for a few weeks now.
1. We have two writers who wrote for One Life to Rape 2. THAT magazine spoiling a traumatic event for Ciara (it may have already happened and we missed it?) 3. Thaao mentioning Chase doing something/things that will even shock Andre 4. Lysie's Twitter drop 5. DH posted that she would be doing doctor scenes with Ciara (there's a lot of reasons Ciara could use therapy, but) 6. Chase being creepyish again & getting increasingly angry at Ciara
I guess he could just try to strangle Ciara like his dad did to Hope BUT one way or another my money is on Chase is going to do something really bad to this girl.
If Chase rapes Ciara, I think it'll be a big blunder by this show. I just...it's completely unnecessary, not to mention gross.
How do you bring Chase back from this? How to make him an even remotely viable love interest after this? There is just no long-term planning with this kind of move. And with DC returning as Aiden, I would have to assume that Chase is not written out at the end of any supposed rape story.
In addition, why would the show throw one of their weakest younger actors into such a heavy, heavy story? As much as the story idea makes me cringe, the thought of VJ trying to act out the aftermath makes me cringe even more.
Sigh.
I don't think the show is that invested in Chase. He is on recurring. I believe DC's return is short and if Chase were to rape Ciara or do something else horrible, I have to think his return is tied to Chase and maybe him leaving or going to get help.
I don't think the show is that invested in Chase. He is on recurring. I believe DC's return is short and if Chase were to rape Ciara or do something else horrible, I have to think his return is tied to Chase and maybe him leaving or going to get help.
On top of that, if a rape or something like a murder attempt happens, I'm sure DAYS is not going to go full out on the aftermath. It's OLTL's Josh Griffith but he'll do it in a way more compatible to DAYS.
If Chase rapes Ciara, I think it'll be a big blunder by this show. I just...it's completely unnecessary, not to mention gross.
How do you bring Chase back from this? How to make him an even remotely viable love interest after this? There is just no long-term planning with this kind of move. And with DC returning as Aiden, I would have to assume that Chase is not written out at the end of any supposed rape story.
In addition, why would the show throw one of their weakest younger actors into such a heavy, heavy story? As much as the story idea makes me cringe, the thought of VJ trying to act out the aftermath makes me cringe even more.
Sigh.
I don't think the show is that invested in Chase. He is on recurring. I believe DC's return is short and if Chase were to rape Ciara or do something else horrible, I have to think his return is tied to Chase and maybe him leaving or going to get help.
True. However, I do think it is short-sighted to get rid of a character that is not blood-related in an otherwise incestuous town. I also think JMc is a decent actor, so to lose him for a shock plot is disappointing. (But I guess they did something similar with Ben and RSW).
The other thing I hate: This will probably shove Hope to the forefront for yet another six months.
I don't think the show is that invested in Chase. He is on recurring. I believe DC's return is short and if Chase were to rape Ciara or do something else horrible, I have to think his return is tied to Chase and maybe him leaving or going to get help.
On top of that, if a rape or something like a murder attempt happens, I'm sure DAYS is not going to go full out on the aftermath. It's OLTL's Josh Griffith but he'll do it in a way more compatible to DAYS.
Since it's Hope's daughter, they probably would do more aftermath than if it were someone else.
I don't think the show is that invested in Chase. He is on recurring. I believe DC's return is short and if Chase were to rape Ciara or do something else horrible, I have to think his return is tied to Chase and maybe him leaving or going to get help.
True. However, I do think it is short-sighted to get rid of a character that is not blood-related in an otherwise incestuous town. I also think JMc is a decent actor, so to lose him for a shock plot is disappointing. (But I guess they did something similar with Ben and RSW).
The other thing I hate: This will probably shove Hope to the forefront for yet another six months.
Yeah, I agree about having a teen who isn't blood-related to anyone else on the show. That is needed. Though I think them even having Chase like Ciara in that way is gross given they are practically step-siblings. I don't think they should have gone there.
If that were to happen, you would get at least some fallout with Griffith. The problem was Griffith was being pushed to the side as soon as the biggest stories of the Fall climaxed so we got no fallout from those stories. We may in the coming weeks, at least with the Abby stuff because there are signs they are going back to it. The only question I would have with Griffith is the pace. I am on board and understand they feel they have to go with a quicker pace (and they are probably right) but fallout from stuff like this should not be rushed. And, even after you play the initial fallout, beats should still be played for months, even years.
True. However, I do think it is short-sighted to get rid of a character that is not blood-related in an otherwise incestuous town. I also think JMc is a decent actor, so to lose him for a shock plot is disappointing. (But I guess they did something similar with Ben and RSW).
The other thing I hate: This will probably shove Hope to the forefront for yet another six months.
Yeah, I agree about having a teen who isn't blood-related to anyone else on the show. That is needed. Though I think them even having Chase like Ciara in that way is gross given they are practically step-siblings. I don't think they should have gone there.
If this Chase raping Ciara thing is true, it makes me wonder about DC's return as well. Like I would be leaning more towards its for visions/ghost/flashbacks for evil Chase. It would be hard to reunite Haiden after something like that I would think. Awkward...
And also, my heart would break for little Ciara. How awful!! I hate teen rape stories. Tragic and devastating. Ciara is young and hasnt even had her first kiss yet. Raped by someone she considered friend, even a brother..... Bope's miracle baby?? She was Lauren Boles just a few months ago. I hate even the thought of it.
Since it's Hope's daughter, they probably would do more aftermath than if it were someone else.
For sure, but it's still DAYS. They'll shy away from doing it full out OLTL style. IFFFF they do a rape here I do think it will come with more gravitas than DAYS has done in a while being this is JG. VJ shows some signs of being ok at acting from time to time, but that's another thing. Her ability might play into how much they play the story.
Maybe they'll write a murder attempt and not a rape.
If that were to happen, you would get at least some fallout with Griffith. The problem was Griffith was being pushed to the side as soon as the biggest stories of the Fall climaxed so we got no fallout from those stories. We may in the coming weeks, at least with the Abby stuff because there are signs they are going back to it. The only question I would have with Griffith is the pace. I am on board and understand they feel they have to go with a quicker pace (and they are probably right) but fallout from stuff like this should not be rushed. And, even after you play the initial fallout, beats should still be played for months, even years.
I feel like he's rewinding the Hope story a little, too. I'll have to see how it plays in the episodes coming before I can say that with full "for sureness." But, this week, it feels like they slowly went from January Hope to December Hope (ditto with Rafe) which IMO is a good move. The closer you get to where you left off in November, the better to "continue" from.
If that were to happen, you would get at least some fallout with Griffith. The problem was Griffith was being pushed to the side as soon as the biggest stories of the Fall climaxed so we got no fallout from those stories. We may in the coming weeks, at least with the Abby stuff because there are signs they are going back to it. The only question I would have with Griffith is the pace. I am on board and understand they feel they have to go with a quicker pace (and they are probably right) but fallout from stuff like this should not be rushed. And, even after you play the initial fallout, beats should still be played for months, even years.
I feel like he's rewinding the Hope story a little, too. I'll have to see how it plays in the episodes coming before I can say that with full "for sureness." But, this week, it feels like they slowly went from January Hope to December Hope (ditto with Rafe) which IMO is a good move. The closer you get to where you left off in November, the better to "continue" from.
January Rafe & December Rafe were pretty similar characters. He's still really cocky and smug.
Hope's character has definitely returned to it's December incarnation (which is good, cause I couldn't stand January weakling Hope).
January Rafe & December Rafe were pretty similar characters. He's still really cocky and smug.
Hope's character has definitely returned to it's December incarnation (which is good, cause I couldn't stand January weakling Hope).
In regards to Rafe, what I mean is he's kind of falling back into just there as background noise (who gives Hope good advice at times, "no more killing") rather than co-conspirator and strong man leading scared woman.
I have a feeling this upcoming shocking event does have something to do with Ciara & Chase. But I am thinking it's about Ciara, Chase & Andre. We know Andre is manipulating Chase...is it possible he gets Chase to bring Ciara to him & Andre holds her, & or Chase hostage? Or, God forbid, Andre sexually assaults Ciara. The fallout from this kind of story would affect so many people.
I don't think the show is that invested in Chase. He is on recurring. I believe DC's return is short and if Chase were to rape Ciara or do something else horrible, I have to think his return is tied to Chase and maybe him leaving or going to get help.
True. However, I do think it is short-sighted to get rid of a character that is not blood-related in an otherwise incestuous town. I also think JMc is a decent actor, so to lose him for a shock plot is disappointing. (But I guess they did something similar with Ben and RSW).
The other thing I hate: This will probably shove Hope to the forefront for yet another six months.
Well, they did Jack's redemption story... So everything is possible. But I agree, they probably aren't invested in Chase all that much. Which is sad because I like JMc too.
As for VJ, it seems the show sees her as strong enough of an actress.
Aww! One of the best, sweetest EJole moments ever. :wub:
Wasn't this the last good EJole moment on the show? I miss them so much. They were so great together before it all went to hell in a basket with the grief sex reveal.
Why are people speculating that Chase rapes Ciara? Most spoilers exaggerate the scenes or scene. :shrug:
I mean I don't know why people are speculating that Nicole is pregnant? :shrug: It was said something terrible happens next week and a rape would fit into that category. In the other thread on Days' renewal, I guessed that it was was related to Chase/Ciara/Theo because the February Sweeps preview in Digest said that Ciara is torn between Theo and Chase, but then something traumatic happens that changes everything. We haven't seen that yet. Also the way Chase has been acting would suggest he might be on the verge of doing something very bad. This is just my guess, but I have gotten the sense that something is going to happen with Chase and Ciara for a few weeks now.
Okay. I hope Chase doesn't rape Ciara. I like him too much.
Ciara needs a long rest on the backburner with her mother, not another huge storyline. At the very least they needed to recast with a more capable actress. Just more stuff to fast forward, the list has been growing over the last several weeks.