Days Of Our Lives
‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem Chapter Two’: Did Megan’s Hunt for the Three Prisms Bring Back the ‘Love of Her Life’?
In the final episode of Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem Chapter Two we were left with a chilly cliffhanger, and we will get to that in a moment.
However for starters, the fifth installment gave several members in the ensemble cast some heart-tugging and emotional moments including: Kristian Alfonso (Hope), Victoria Konefal (Ciara), Steve Burton (Harris), and Christopher Sean (Paul).
In story, a doctor and nurse are talking about a cryogenic capsule with the DiMera Enterprises label on it. The doctor shares that when Megan (Miranda Wilson) has all three prisms, they should be able to bring the patient back to life. The nurse has concerns over the patients brain tumor in the capsule. The doctor explains the prisms collectively will help treat ‘him’. We were to believe, at first, this was Stefano? But, clearly it has to be Bo (Peter Reckell)!
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Meanwhile, Megan is in Montreal, having revealed herself to Hope! She tells Harris to grab the prism out of Hope’s cleavage. After he does what he is told, she then tells Harris to shoot Hope! He pulls the gun on Hope. Now, Harris is welling up with tears. Does he love Hope Williams Brady, like, for real? Next thing you know, he passes out and Megan takes off.
Harris, who has now been arrested, gets a visitor, and it’s none other than Hope. She wants him to sign divorce papers, while he gets emotional. He apologizes to Hope, saying Megan ordered him to kill her, but that he did not want to. Hope is not buying it and furious that Harris kidnapped Steve (Stephen Nichols) and John (Drake Hogestyn) and John is MIA. Harris says he thinks Megan did something to change him and that he wasn’t always like this. Hope says she will speak to the ISA and Shane Donovan on his behalf and heads out.
At the gala in Hong Kong, Wendy (Victoria Grace) is held captive by a trance-like John and Steve. Li (Remington Hoffman) then gives John the prism. Joey (Tanner Stine) and Tripp (Lucas Adams) manage to out maneuver Steve as Li holds the gun on him. However, John has taken off. Later, Marlena (Deidre Hall) injects a captured Steve to try to get him ready for some hypnosis to undo his brainwashing as Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) looks on.
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Now in Caracas, John shows up at Megan’s with the prism. She adds the prism to the other two to make it perfect, and to enable her to help revive the cryogenic patient. Just then, Andrew (Colton Little) and Paul bust in with guns in tow. Megan directs John to kill them. Next, comes a showdown between Paul and John as Paul tries to talk John into remembering him, and the father/son relationship they have. It begins to work on John, but as he is starting to remember, Megan fills the room with gas and escapes with the three prisms wearing a gas mask. Later, after Andrew and Paul wake up, and make sure each other is O.K., they check on John who is now back to his normal self.
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On the docks, Hope says a final farewell to Ciara and Ben (Rob Scott Wilson). Before they part ways, Hope hears, “Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You” playing from the boat. It brings her to tears, and to flashbacks of her time dancing in heaven with Bo.
Elsewhere, Andrew comes to say goodbye to Paul before he heads back from San Francisco to D.C. The two share a passionate kiss.
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In heaven, Angela (Loretta Devine) has some unbelievable news for Bo! Because he gave his ‘second chance’ to Hope, he is going to get a ‘second, second chance’. Bo does not know exactly what that means! But we do, right?
As Beyond Salem Chapter Two comes to its conclusion, Megan is with the doctor next to the cryogenic chamber frustrated that even with all three prisms they haven’t worked yet. The doctors tells her the body inside has been in this state for years and that she needs to be patient. It is then, Megan reveals that she has been patient for forty years and she wants to be reunited with the love of her life. After everyone has left the room, the cryogenic chamber door opens. We see what appears to be an alive Bo Brady! Did the prisms and Megan’s plan resurrect him … or will that be short-lived? Credits roll . .. and this edition of ‘Beyond Salem’ leaves us with a major heart-stopping cliffhanger!
So, what did you think of episode five of ‘Beyond Salem: Chapter Two’? Do you think the plan is for Peter Reckell to return as an alive Bo on the mothership, or in the next iteration of ‘Beyond Salem’ … or is it all a big red-herring? Share your theories in the comment section.
But first, cast your vote in our latest Michael Fairman TV poll and let us know what you thought of ‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem 2″!
Season 1 was much better than season 2.
on the plus side I loved Paul and Andrew, they had great chemistry, and all of the new cast members were excellent. We also get Bo and Hope alive but that is only worthwhile if they come back for more in the future.
on the negative side was the storytelling – blech! Here we go again with the campy and/or sci-fi writing with implausible plots and long dead characters ): The pacing was often off – it definitely wasn’t as well directed as season 1.
I wish this format could be used for our long lost New York based soaps. 10 episodes of say Dorian and Victoria from OLTL, or Reva and her bud from GL, or CarJack from ATWT, or Delia and a new generation of Ryan’s from RH, or the Rachel Cory and co. from AW, or The Doctors, The Edge of Night, Loving, Brooke from AMC… in my dreams!!!! (and can I please be part of it all too!) (:
Richard, I just want to say I enjoy reading your assessment of Beyond Salem as well as your wish list! I might have missed details of your experience. I believe you are a director. Did you direct soaps? Do you mind expanding on that for me and others who may not know? Thank you.
I loved every minute of this! It brought back emotions and memories when Bo and Hope were dancing in heaven to their song! But the best moment is when Hope was saying goodbye to her daughter on the pier, and she remembered dancing in heaven with Bo, when she was told she wouldnt remember that. Her face said it all!!! Acting at its best!! I love Hope and Bo! Days of our Lives, how great thou art!!!!
Utah, absolutely great commentary on the romance, memories, and acting! What a nice tribute!
I enjoy good soap opera storylines, even science fiction ones. But, if there’s a Season 3, I’m hoping the powers that be at Beyond Salem bring a little bit of old-fashioned romance with a nod to the history of Days of our Lives.
I can see Doug and Julie in Paris. They are being watched by a mysterious woman. When Doug is alone at a cafe, this woman turns out to be Susan Martin from decades ago. When Julie arrives at the scene, will Julie and Susan’s animosity toward each other continue or will they let bygones be bygones?
This would reunite characters from Days’ past. (Remember: If it weren’t for Susan and her bank account years ago, Doug may have never come to Salem and met Julie.) Plus, it would be great to see legendary iconic daytime actors (Denise Alexander, Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes) reunite for an older audience like myself.
BaxterM, I love your storyline idea for Doug, Julie, and Susan. To have Denise Alexander return to DOOL in any capacity would be astounding! I’m part of that older audience who watched Denise Alexander from the moment she joined GH, but, from soap opera magazines, I was also familiar with her popularity from her previous role on DOOL.
James75
Iam probably older than you and yes they are fond memories. I remember Julie as a spoiled teenager and we see Denise Alexander every once in a while on GH as Laura Spencer’s mom, I’ve been enjoying Beyond Salem, hope there is a 3rd season, too many questions left unanswered.
So happy to receive your reply, Violet. It must have been amazing to have seen Julie as a teenager. I give major kudos to DOOL that even today they feature Susan Seaforth Hayes and give her meaty material, too, which she can still handle quite well!
Jame75
Didn’t realize while I was watching this lovely young girl that I’d still be watching her at 79yrs.old and 89 myself, but now thinking back, she must have been in her twenties playing a much younger girl.
Seaforth Hayes may not know you, but she is lucky to have you as a loyal viewer. And we’re lucky to have you here as an online friend. Continued health and happiness to you, Violet.
Help me understand what’s happening because Megan said she’d been waiting for 40 years and if she’s referring to Stefano, he hasn’t been gone 40 years, so who has she been waitng for? Even if it is Bo, it still doesn’t make sense, age wise. Where Satan when we need him??
Yes, Megan is talking about Bo. She has been in love with him since high school, where they apparently dated (never seen on camera, but this was “official” backstory when Megan was around in the 80s.)
So she’s not saying that Bo has been dead for 40 years… only that she’s been waiting that long for him. The hot tub electrocution accident which killed Megan & sent her to Hell was actually meant for Hope to get her out of the way…. but it went “wrong” (at least from Megan’s perspective)
Satan
Thanks for the info. I must not have been watching at that time. Don’t remember Megan at all.
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‘Brilliant Minds’ Officially Canceled After 2 Seasons at NBC; DAYS Alum Al Calderon, OLTL Alum Teddy Sears and Zachary Quinto Among the Cast
After languishing on the bubble for months, on Friday, NBC handed down the decision and canceled the medical drama Brilliant Minds after two seasons.
Brilliant Minds stars Zachary Quinto as neurology physician Oliver Wolf, who’s character and the series is inspired by the life and books of neurologist. Oliver Sacks. The series focuses on the medical mysteries of the mind, as Wolf a larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns explore the last great frontier, the human mind, while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.
The final six episodes of what will now be the end of its second and final season were already set to air beginning on May 27, after being pulled off the network schedule in February as viewership saw a steep decline. Brilliant Minds second season became the lowest-rated drama on linear TV viewing, which didn’t bode well fo a network renewal, although it had its hard core fan base.
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There are some exceptional notables in the cast along with the talented Quinto that includes Days of Our Lives alum, Al Calderon (ex-Javi Hernandez) who joined the series in its second season as Nurse Nico Silva, and One Life to Live alum, Teddy Sears (ex-Chad Bennett) who plays Wolf’s love interest and fellow physician, Dr. Josh Nichols.
The rest of the talented cast includes: Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh LaThrop, Alex MacNicoll, Aury Krebs, Spence Moore II, Donna Murphy, John Clarence Stewart, and Brian Altemus.
In an ironic twist of fate on Thursday, April 30, Days of Our Lives finally revealed the actor who was Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Javi, when they announced that actor Jacob Martinez had now stepped into the role. Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming new episode, Calderon left in the spring of 2025, but will be seen in the part for the final part this month, and then on June 20, Martinez debuts as Salem’s new Javi.
Taking to his Instagram with a sorrowful and heartfelt post on the Brilliant Minds cancellation was Teddy Sears who wrote, “Thank you, Brilliant Minds. I got the call today and I didn’t want to hear, but I knew that it would come, You have to be a particular vintage to quote Don Henley from memory, but that’s the line that came to mind earlier today after I got off the phone with our inimitable showrunner Michael Grassi who delivered the news that NBC has cancelled the series”.
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Sears continued, “To say that I feel sad to be moving on from these stories, this character, and this cast and crew just doesn’t paint the entire picture. I’m sad, sure. But I’m also deeply grateful that I got hired to play this part, so proud of the stories we told, and the other actors I got to play alongside. I’m excited to see what comes next, what adventures await, and terrified to be without a professional home. A quick and heartfelt thank you to everyone, all over the globe, who found us and found themselves in us, in our characters and in our stories. We wouldn’t have been able to tell them without you. And we still have 6 fresh episodes yet to air, and I do hope you tune in enjoy the remainder of the series. They’re the best we’ve done.”
As he wrapped up his sentiments, Sears signed off with, “The more I know, the less I understand. All the things I figured out I have to learn again. I’ve been trying to get down to the heart of the matter. But everything changes…Thank you, Brilliant Minds.”
The medical drama was created and executive produced by Michael Grassi alongside Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Lee Toland Krieger, DeMane Davis, Jasmine Russ, Henrik Bastin, Jonathan Cavendish, Andy Serkis and Shefali Malhoutra.
So, what do you think of NBC’s decision to cancel Brilliant Minds after two seasons? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Sophia Seemingly Plans to End Her Life, But Not Before Setting Fire to Johnny’s Apartment With Him Trapped Inside
The final few moments of the Thursday, April 30 episode of Days of our Lives, will pave the way, to what just may be the end of Sophia Choi’s (Rachel Boyd) life, but not as you may think!
After an unhinged Sophia paid a visit to Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman), maced him in the eyes, knocked him out and then tied up to a chair, now conscious, she lets him know that she holds him responsible for all the trouble and trauma she has gone through from adopting her child, and her being sent to a mental institution.
So instead of the unregistered gun Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) gave her to finish off Johnny, Sophia sets up a plan to light candle, use nail polish remover and turn on the gas on the stove to ultimately create a mass explosion, which although Johnny pleaded to her not to that to all the innocent people inside his apartment building, she doesn’t seem to care.
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FIERY FACE OFF
The plan was supposed to be, after she takes care of Johnny she will toss the gun in the Salem River, then focus on payback to Holly Jonas before leaving town to start a new life.
Now, Sophia makes her exit, leaving Johnny to be a few moments away from an explosion or gas inhalation, when Chanel (Raven Bowens) comes home after awaiting the results of her mammogram. She sees Johnny tied up, as he panics and tells her to put out the flame on the candle, things go awry, and a fire has begun and everything may go up in flames with Johnny and Chanel inside.
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A BROKEN SOPHIA
Back in her room, Sophia breaks down after reading the social media comments about her, she planted, and then starts writing a suicide or farewell note which says. “I’m tired of begging for forgiveness for my mistakes. All I wanted was to move forward, to be loved and understood. But it’s clear that I was never going to get that. Holly Jonas said that I was dead to her. So, as her former BFF, I’m going to make her dream a reality.”
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A DEADLY TRAP
Now, the fate of Johnny, Chanel and Sophia will be revealed on tomorrow’s May 1st cliffhanger, which may be the end of Sophia when she crosses paths with Kirsten at the bridge near the river. We do know Rachel Boyd is no longer appearing in the show credits section and is now off contract with the soap.
So, what did you think of the climatic final moments of DAYS? What did you think of the performance of Rachel Boyd as Sophia Choi? Let us know via the comment section.
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Jacob Martinez is ‘Days of Our Lives’ New Javi Hernandez Replacing Al Calderon in the Role
Finally! The casting has been revealed as to just who would be Al Calderon’s successor in the role of Days of our Lives, Javi Hernandez. On Friday, April 30, the long-running soap opera revealed Jacob Martinez is taking on the part and he will first be seen this coming June 30th and then on all-new episodes streaming on Peacock.
As previously reported, the popular Calderon exited the soap opera last year to join the cast of the NBC primetime medical drama, Brilliant Minds as nurse Nico Silva, who in May will air the remainder of their second season. The series has been on the bubble for renewal by the network. His last episodes as Javi will also air this May on DAYS.
Since DAYS tapes ten months ahead of streaming, Martinez has been secretly ensconced in all the drama in Salem for quite some time. When viewers see the new Javi in story, we should learn what will happen in Javi’s relationship with Leo Stark played by Emmy winner, Greg Rikaart, plus his continued relationship with his relatives in the Hernandez clan. Currently, when Javi returned to Salem after taking care of his ailing father, and after the bust-up of his marriage to Leo thanks to Dimitri (Peter Porte), he claimed he had moved on with someone else while he was away from Salem.
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Like Calderon before him, Martinez is a multi-talented actor and singer. Jacob’s resume is impressive having appeared in the musical In Pieces: The Musical at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater and he was hand-picked by Joey Contreras to play the role of Grey. Other credits include: the short film, Memory Swim and the play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage.
Martinez hails from Norfolk, Nebraska and appeared when he was very young at the Johnny Carson Theatre, and as DAYS fans know, Jacob is now working at the Days of our Lives studios, right where the “Tonight Show” is filled. In addition, Jacob Martinez is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).
Taking to his Instagram on Thursday, April 30 once the news of his casting was revealed, Martinez, expressed, “Way too many people to thank in one post, so I’ll just say THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART to each and every person who continues to pour into me and encourage me to chase my dreams. I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am. I already feel beyond blessed, supported, and loved. See you all in Salem ⏳”
Jacob Martinez appeared on Friday on the Days of our Lives Instagram account announcing his casting. You can check it out below. Deadline was the first to report the casting switch.
So, excited to learn who is the new Javi Hernandez? Please welcome Jacob Martinez to the role and be on the lookout for his debut on June 30. Comment below.
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