Salem has miraculously snagged a two-year renewal at Peacock, keeping Days of Our Lives on air through Season 63! But don’t pop the champagne just yet – this “unexpected” reprieve is nothing more than a temporary stay of execution unless the show undergoes a DRASTIC, IMMEDIATE overhaul! Fans are LITERALLY at their breaking point, and if DOOL can’t fix these fundamental flaws, even more sand in the hourglass won’t save it!

NINE-MONTH FILMING LAG IS A DEATH TRAP! FANS ARE STUCK IN LIMBO!

The single most OUTRAGEOUS problem plaguing Days is its insane NINE-MONTH filming schedule! This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a death trap for modern storytelling! How can fans possibly stay invested when their feedback on disastrous storylines or non-resonating characters won’t be seen on screen for nearly a year?!

“The pacing needs to change,” exasperated viewers scream. “We’re stuck with characters we HATE!” New headwriters took over last July, but their material didn’t even air until April 2025! This archaic practice disconnects the show from its audience, making it impossible to adapt. Days needs to slash its taping schedule to a mere three to six months, or it’s literally shooting itself in the foot while the audience abandons ship!

LEGACY CHARACTERS ABANDONED! NEWBIES DOMINATE SCREENS!

Where are the Hortons, Bradys, and Dimeras?! Fans are up in arms, demanding to know why the very backbone of Days of Our Lives has been sidelined for a revolving door of forgettable newbies! It’s a blatant DISRESPECT to the show’s rich history and the loyal fans who’ve invested decades in these iconic families!

“Use legacy characters, not only newbies!” is the rallying cry. We’ve barely seen JJ or Shawn, both Horton cousins who should be leading the show! Their “blossoming friendship” as partners was ruined before it even began. And don’t even get us started on the Dimera family – EJ is the only one getting consistent storylines, while Kristen and Chad are treated like disposable pawns, shoved into plots only when convenient! They deserve BETTER!

Fans are begging for Sami and Carrie to return to support Johnny and investigate EJ’s shooter! We need Will and Sonny back for Ari! And the ultimate dream: Bo and Hope, Jack and Jennifer – but not just pop-in visits! Give us MEATY, ARC-DRIVEN storylines like Bo and Hope helping Steve run Black Patch! This isn’t just nostalgia; it’s a demand for QUALITY WRITING around the characters we actually care about!

“SLOW-BURN ROMANCES” ARE DEAD! COUPLES JUMP IN AND OUT OF BED!

Remember the 80s and 90s, when Days forged ICONIC supercouples through years of trials, tribulations, and undeniable chemistry?! Now, it feels like couples just “jump in and out of bed” with ZERO substance! The show desperately needs to return to its original, winning formula!

The last truly “slow-burn” romance was Chad Dimera and Abigail Deveraux, a couple whose three versions fought for their love. Where is that magic now?! Tate Black and Holly Jonas have tantalizing potential, but the writers have failed to explore their fascinating history! We need angst, baggage, and deep emotional investment, not fleeting hookups!

DEAD SETS & LACK OF BELIEVABLE HANGOUTS!

It’s not just the characters; it’s the entire world of Salem that feels underdeveloped! While the rare return of sets like the courtroom for Johnny’s trial thrills viewers, it highlights how neglected other vital locations are. Where are the communal spots like Salem Place or Java Cafe, where younger characters can authentically build relationships?! If Days wants to build a new generation of beloved characters, it needs to give them believable hang-out spots!

Days of Our Lives Fanatics, the hourglass is running out! What do YOU demand from the show to make these extra years count? Agree? Disagree? Let us know your theories and join the furious debate below!