“Days of Our Lives,” that reliable geyser of soapy absurdity, ended 2024 with a bang—or perhaps more accurately, a bewildered blink. Rafe Hernandez, Salem’s perpetually perplexed police commissioner, found himself staring into the unsettlingly familiar face of Arnold Feniger, his supposedly deceased doppelganger. Yes, Arnold, the budget-bin Rafe from a bygone doppelganger storyline, is back. And if history is any indication, he’s likely got larceny on his mind and a DiMera secret room with Rafe’s name on it.
Elsewhere in Salem, Brady Black, perpetually trapped in a romantic Groundhog Day, received news that could—and probably will—upend his life yet again. While the exact nature of this revelation remains tantalizingly undisclosed, rumors swirl that it involves Tate Black, an unexpected pregnancy, and possibly some questionable life choices. One thing’s for sure: hand-wringing and dramatic stares into the middle distance are guaranteed.
Amidst this chaos, Holly Jonas sought solace in the avuncular arms of Doug Williams III. This pairing, as unexpected as it is potentially heartwarming, suggests a new romantic entanglement might be brewing. While Holly grapples with recent revelations, a shoulder to cry on (and perhaps a shared plate of Doug’s Place scones) might be just what she needs.
Let’s not forget the ongoing power struggles and petty squabbles that fuel Salem’s daily life. EJ DiMera and Paulina Price continued their tug-of-war over the district attorney position, a battle seemingly waged primarily through passive-aggressive glances and thinly veiled insults. Meanwhile, Amy Choi confronted Tate about the potential consequences of his relationship with Sophia, adding another log to the bonfire of teen angst consuming Salem High.
“Days of Our Lives” airs weekdays on Peacock.
