Days of our Lives’ Xander and Sarah were painfully torn apart after Sarah learned Xander brutally beat up Philip in a moment of rage. The pair quickly separated and eventually signed divorce papers, leaving the soap without its most charismatic couple. After months of watching the duo lead separate lives and basically tread water story-wise, it’s time to finally reunite them.
Key Takeaways
- Xander and Sarah’s separate storylines have lacked the spark they share together.
- Xander’s counseling and emotional growth have changed him for the better.
- DAYS may finally be building a believable path toward a Xarah reunion.
- Their chemistry continues overshadowing every other romance around them.
Separate Lives
Apart, there’s little to like or root for with Xander (Paul Telfer) and Sarah (Linsey Godfrey). Sarah throws herself into her work at the hospital, and Xander wheels and deals at Titan. It’s a bland, lackluster 9-to-5. The only moments of joy for Xarah fans are watching the ex-spouses parent their young daughter, Victoria.
On the “romance” front, Xander rebounded with his ex-Gwen (Emily O’Brien), but made it clear from the get-go that it’s strictly a no-strings affair. His recent romp with Kristen (Stacy Haiduk), albeit sexually charged, isn’t going anywhere either.
Meanwhile, Sarah’s new relationship with Brady (Eric Martsolf) resonates with friendship, devoid of even a smidge of the passion she shares with Xander.
Better Together
Every coupling the writers have tried for Xander and Sarah, individually, falls short compared to what they have together. So there’s no rooting factor for their other hookups. As a viewer, you just long for the day they finally find their way back to each other. It’s where actors Paul Telfer and Linsey Godfrey are at their best and truly shine, and it’s obvious in every scene they share.
New Improved Xander
The only good part of the couple’s separation has been Sarah’s demand that Xander seek counseling for his anger issues, insisting that it’s the only way she’d feel comfortable allowing him near their daughter. It’s been a great and long-overdue turn for the character.
With help from Marlena (Deidre Hall), Xander put in the work to get to the bottom of his rage-filled outbursts and slowly found a way to keep his anger under control. He’s made serious strides, emerged calmer and cooler, yet hasn’t lost his edge as one of the most formidable men in Salem. This new Xander is a man Sarah could and should reunite with. He’s proved himself and deserves another chance.
Path to a Reunion
Many viewers felt there was no way back for the couple after Xander’s beating of Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier). But in the daytime world, there’s no such thing as never. With good writing, there’s always a path to a reconciliation.
Xander could step up in a way that makes Sarah see him in a brand new heroic light. He could save Maggie’s life or rescue their daughter from danger. Or perhaps things could take another turn, and something tragic could happen to Xander. Faced with the realization that he could die might make Sarah acknowledge her deep, unwavering love for her ex-husband, forgive his past sins, and finally reconcile with him.
DAYS is a better show when Xander and Sarah are together. They’re a couple you want to root for, a twosome that is truly in love, and that’s what daytime audiences want to see.
