Days Of Our Lives
Heather Lindell Returns to Days of our Lives
This week on Days of our Lives, look for the return of the manipulative and psychotic Jan Spears when Heather Lindell reprises her juicy role on the NBC daytime drama series.
Heather has played the role on and off since 2004, and in story, Jan has a longstanding vendetta against Belle (Martha Madison) in her quest for Shawn (Brandon Beemer)
Now, according to the latest Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Jan will get a visit from the MarDevil and share scenes with the one and only Deidre Hall (Marlena).
Lindell told SOD on the upcoming story and scenes that fans will see: “I was definitely into it, mostly because I wasn’t possessed, so I wasn’t too nervous about my performance. Deidre Hall is such a professional and so used to inhabiting the character that it seemed very natural for her. I had a blast shooting it with her, we had a really good time.”
And in the latest promo for DAYS (see below), something is truly off when there are not one, but two Belles that Shawn has to contend with. The work of the MarDevil?
So, excited to see Heather back on-screen and causing all sorts of trouble for Shelle? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
So come all ye unfaithful
don’t be left out in the cold
You don’t need no invitation, no
your ticket is your soul……
If ever there was a woman in need of serious help it most definitely Jan Spears. You would think that after 17 years Jan would have gotten the message that Shawn wants no part of her.
anne
It’s not her fault for once. Did you see Mardevil start bringing her out of the coma? It’s another crazy scheme mixing her up with Belle and Shawn.
So the Devil will take over Jan, transform into Belle, sleep with Shawn, and then reveal itself as Jan? For what reason, exactly? This better be one of the last twists with this possession story because it’s starting to overstay its welcome. Hoping for a New Year’s miracle that this story ends!
Well, ReRon loves to repeat himself, and one of his favorite gimmicks is the “unexpected” arrival of somebody at the stroke of midnight on New Years Evil.
We know that “Father” Eric Brady is coming back soon…. will he be the NYE return, or will he actually make it back to his family for Christmas, and somebody else will return later??
Because the way this show airs during the Hellidays… they’re probably still going to be on Christmas through the 28th and then it will magically be New Years Evil the next day…
Jimmy -why does the Devil do anything? He does it for the fun of it. Obviously, the Devil is bored and wants to create havoc for the mere mortals living in Salem . After which, the Devil will sit back with a bag of popcorn and watch the show.
In my own defense…. Hell gets kinda boring after a few thousand years. A Devil’s gotta break the monotony somehow!!
This MarDevil story needs to continue on and on and on. It’s not overstaying anything! More more more! Delicious! Best story EVER!
This satanic storyline is truly getting old and boring. There is absolutely nothing endearing about the characters. No heart-stopping moment. No climax. No interesting scenes. It’s silly and childish. Jan Spears is such a wishy-washy character, regardless her crazy/evil ways. Plus, I really don’t care how much fun Deidre is having personifying Lucifer. Irritating!!
I actually FF through the Bedeviled-Marlena scenes. Please let it be over!!
Totally with you here, Celia — on all points. I initially stated I thought it was embarrassing for the actors to utter these lines. And the “cringeworthiness” continues… Some thought it would all come to an end by Halloween. Sadly, no. To me, this whole storyline is an embarrassment to the show in particular — and to the genre in general.
Over the years, soaps have stolen (recycled?) storylines from other soaps. For example, GH had unsurpassed success with Luke and Laura going on adventures, so other soaps copied that formula. And the list goes on and on. Let’s suppose, for the sake of argument, that DOOL gets a ratings bump from the Satan storyline (although I haven’t read anything about the ratings, and heaven help us if there is a bump). Isn’t it conceivable that the other three soaps would ponder how to fashion their own Satan storyline? Make it even better? And which character Satan should inhabit? How far to push the envelope?
As far as this viewer is concerned, the envelope has been pushed beyond repair, beyond recognition. The shark has been jumped. In fact, while they’re at it, maybe Marlena as the devil should actually jump a shark, preferably one with both Susan Banks and Jan Spears in its mouth as it goes for a deep dive…
As always, Jamesj75, you make excellent, thoughtful points. My question about this bedeviled (!) story is: What demographic is it aimed at? If it were 1973 and we were still in a frenzy over “The Exorcist”, then maybe I could understand it. But now? The average cable series has far worse, and more disturbingly graphic, horrors going on. Every other show has a supernatural element to it but these travesties are mainly for teenagers. Are they hoping to lure in those kids to DOOL? If you want younger viewers, bring back Casey Moss and Chandler Massey for some talented AND gorgeous men to bask in. But…if they still insist on foisting this nonsense on us, at least have special effects beyond a high-school level production. You’ve chosen the right word, James: embarrassing. For all of us. Happy Season to you, James!
Thank you, Soaphound! Great points by YOU! “What demographic” — indeed! And I have to agree with the “high-school level production.” This reminds me: in the episode in question (Satan wakes up Jan), Jan commented on Marlena’s eyes changing color, but the audience didn’t see that. I wonder whether the contact lenses have worn out their welcome with Ms. Hall, as this storyline has also worn out its welcome… And in another topic, I meant to reply to you in another thread, in which you gave great commentary regarding the “Corinthos Crime Hour” — love it! And your suggestions for Budig’s possible screen time/salary were she to return were brilliant! Have a Great Holiday, Soaphound!
Hey, James,
I like the inexplicably fantastical supernatural as much as anyone—However, this is not a continuous SYFY saga.—especially when said storyline has been hung up to dry for twenty-five years and then revisited without a stimulating, “hold your breath” input. The output will unfailingly be as bland as pap.
I think the writers have gone too far with the rewriting of this fallacious, empty story.
It’s an insult to our intelligence—-To what end? We all know Satan will again be symbolically slain by Michael, The Archangel —Let Michael appear in the form of Xander. LOL.
Something’s gotta give because this show has become a snore-fest.
Better yet, bring back Eric, as his old self, the priest.
All I can say? I can’t wait for this torment to end. Torturous to watch.
Happy Holidays, my friend. To you and yours!! Let’s pray, the New Year will bring a little bit of sunshine and normalcy back into our lives.
Hello Celia. Thanks so much for your reply and further expansion. I think your point about this not being “a continuous SYFY saga” is the salient one, and I agree that “the writers have gone too far with the rewriting of this fallacious, empty story.” Eric (as priest or whatever) is always a welcome return. Have a Great Holiday, Celia!
James…as always, you make PERFECT SENSE!!!!! Thank You for that. Now…a few thoughts of my own on this…
1. From long ago, Round 1 (or whatever) of The MarDevil was plenty enough for me.
2. Brother…AWESOME IDEA where Susan and Jan are concerned. But Susan annoys me A LOT MORE…LOTS MORE!!!!!
3. Oh…and if I wanna watch something about the devil (or whatever), I’ll re-watch the original 1976 horror classic Carrie…which has always been my ALL-TIME FAVORITE horror movie!!!!! YEAH!!!!!
Later, My Brother.
Thank you for your backup, jaybird369! I also appreciate — and applaud — your comments. Take care, Friend!
Okay, one more thing about Satan transforming Jan’s body into Belle’s: When Jan (as Belle) was trying to seduce Shawn, part of her repertoire was oral sex (not explicit to the viewer but clearly implied). Call me a prude if you wish, but simulated oral sex is a sleazy and lazy gimmick. It’s bad enough that this Satan storyline is going on far too long, but appealing to prurient interests is further degradation and embarrassment for this show. And don’t get me started on the logistics of that phone call between Shawn and who he thought was Rafe, with no explanation on the setup…
Jamesj75
I agree with everything everyone said. I can’t say how sick Iam of all this crap. My FF is getting a good workout.Also, what you called a lazy gimmick brought an “oh my” from this old lady and Iam definitely not a prude. I think both actors were a little embarrassed. I would have been, no matter what end I was on,
Violet Lemm, so glad to read your reply. And thank you for the backup. Maybe with the outrageousness of the whole Satan storyline, some aren’t bothered by such things. I just think it’s so trashy and demeans the actors involved as well as the show. Happy New Year, Friend!
More casting news from Days of Our Lives, and for now, the soap opera seems to be breaking their new additions to Salem via their Instagram account. Now comes word and picture on August 24, that General Hospital and The Young and the Restless alum Brytni Sarpy has joined DAYS!
The Peacock soap opera’s Instagram account, showed a photo of Sarpy standing in front of her dressing room in the hallways of Days of Our Lives’ studios. The caption read, “Someone new is checking into Salem… Welcome Brytni Sarpy to the Days of our Lives family! Stay tuned.”
The casting of Sarpy comes on the heels of the announcement of Sydney Malakeh coming to the show in September, and earlier this year General Hospital favorite, Sofia Mattsson (ex-Sasha Gilmore, GH) joining the show in a mystery role when she began taping back around the end of March of this year. Now Sarpy is the “mystery role” category too!
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SOAP HOPPING
Soap fans first met Sarpy when she played Valerie Spencer, the niece of Luke (Anthony Geary) and Bobbie Spencer (Jackie Zeman) on General Hospital back in 2015. She made her final appearance on the series back in 2019 to join the cast of The Young and the Restless in the role of Elena Dawson.
Elena was introduced as a love interest for Devon Winters (Bryton James). She later cheated on him with his cousin Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic). Elena began to be back-burned by 2023 with Sarpy’s last on-screen appearance in Genoa City in November of 2024.
Due to Days of Our Lives nearly year in advance tape schedule, viewers will have to wait till sometime in the early summer of 2027 to see Brytni’s arrival in Salem.
So, happy to see Brytni Sarpy has landed another soap role? Now that she is at DAYS, who you think she might be playing and paired with? Put on your casting director hats and let us know via the comment section.
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Sydney Malakeh Joins the Cast of ‘Days of Our Lives’ in Mystery Role: Who Do You Think She’s Playing?
There’s a new gal coming to Salem, or is she new and a recast? That’s what inquiring minds from Days of Our Lives fans have been trying to figure out since the Peacock soap opera dropped an Instagram video heralding actress‘ Sydney Malakeh‘s arrival in Salem.
The soap did confirm that viewers will first see Malakeh on the September 9 episode. In the video, Malakeh is seen going set to set from her dressing room and in to the halls of Days of Our Lives studios.
What we do know id that Sydney has been acting professionally for 6 years and had appeared on Grey’s Anatomy, Apple TV’s Shrinking and the HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls.
Plenty of Malakeh’s DAYS castmates jumped into the comment thread with positive emojis symbols or written excitement including: Paul Telfer (Xander), Linsey Godfrey (Sarah), Sal Stowers (Lani), Conner Floyd (Chad), Eric Martsolf (Brady) and Christie Clark (Carrie) and more now that fans will finally see her on-air. Since Days of Our Lives tapes 10-11 months in advance, Sydney would have started taping the show sometime back in 2025.
DAYS fans think perhaps because the actress’ name is Sydney that she might be playing the grown-up daughter of Sami and EJ. That character hasn’t bee on the canvas since 2021.
So, who do you think Sydney Malakeh might be playing on Days of Our Lives? Drop your casting director thoughts via the comment section below.
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Peacock Hikes Subscription Rates for Fourth Time in Four Years; ‘Days of Our Lives’ Fans Sound Off
While recently the streaming service Peacock reported turning a profit for its first time since its infancy, now comes word that the company is raising their prices for all customers, and in some cases it stared today on August 18.
The news of the subscription rate increases marks the fourth time the NBCUniversal streaming platform has done so in four years. So, on August 18, Peacock is increasing the prices for new or returning subscribers and customers, while current subscribers will see the rate increase on or after September 17 depending on their billing cycle when they initially signed up.
Here is the new pricing to follow along: Peacock Premium (which includes ads) will be $12.99/month, up two dollars from $10.99; Peacock Premium Plus will be $19.99/month, up three dollars increase from $16.99; and the Peacock Select tier (which includes current and past seasons of NBC and Bravo shows but excludes movies, live sports and Peacock originals) will increase a dollar from $7.99 to $8.99/month.
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SUBSCRIBERS CONTINUE TO PAY MORE ACROSS THE STREAMER LANDSCAPE
It was back in June that the streamer reported that aid subscribers were up to 48 million adding a 2 million net gain during Q2 in of 2026. The subscription price hikes are rampant now in the entertainment streaming industry where over the last two years for example, Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, Paramount+ have all raised their fees to consumers.
Peacock’s tier-levels feature not only Days of Our Lives, but reality hits such as The Traitors and Love Island USA, Bravo series, and a vault of Saturday Night Live, Law & Order, The Real Housewives franchise, and Below Deck episodes as well. Pecock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers have access to sports and live events, as well.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES SUBSCRIBERS HAD A FEW CHOICE WORDS FOR PEACOCK
As Days of Our Lives fans know, the soap opera moved from NBC to the streamer back in September of 2022 after 57 years on broadcast television. When the news hit X on the price increase, DAYS fans had a lot to say about it. Here are just a few of the comments below:
“I can’t believe Peacock and can’t come to a deal with Cordya to air old episodes of #Days. That alone would bring a ton of subscribers,” to If Peacock actually cared about #Days of Our Lives, gave the show the budget it needs for better sets, cameras, background actors and enough time to tell proper stories, I wouldn’t mind paying more. If the money actually showed on screen, the higher price would be worth it,” to “I will continue to pay for a Peacock subscription as long as #Days is on it, but did we know there was another price increase coming?” and more.
So, what do you think of the new price hike increase to watch Days of Our Lives and your other favorite shows and events on Peacock? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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