On the March 31 episode of Days of our Lives, Sophia told her mom, Amy, that she can’t stay in Salem anymore. From where we’re sitting, though, here’s why Sophia can’t leave:
Key Takeaways
- Sophia is the most interesting teen.
- Johnny and Chanel need an adversary.
- Salem needs diversity.
Sophia Brings the Conflict Salem’s Teen Scene Is Missing
Holly (Ashley Puzemis) and Tate (Leo Howard) are blissfully, happily in love. They talk about it endlessly. That doesn’t make for riveting television.
Ari (Marissa Reyes) and Liam (Hank Northrup) have definite potential. But they are at the very, very early stages of a relationship.
Sophia (Rachel Boyd—here’s what you should know) is the most interesting young adult on the canvas, and if she were to leave, Salem would become infinitely more boring. Happy couples need spoilers. And Sophia is so good at that.
Sophia Keeps Johnny and Chanel From Getting Too Comfortable
Sophia is also good for keeping another blissfully happy couple from falling down the boredom rabbit hole: Chanel (Raven Bowens) and Johnny (Carson Boatman).
As long as Sophia hates the idea of them being her baby’s adoptive parents, she will keep Chanel and Johnny on their toes. They will always be looking over their shoulders, always worried that Sophia might screw up their smugly perfect lives. And we are so here for that!
Sophia Opens the Door to a New Family Salem Needs
DAYS does well with their Black families. James Reynolds has been playing Abe longer than any other male actor on the show! And then there’s Paulina (Jackée Harry), Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews), and Chanel.
DAYS also does well with its Hispanic representation, including Rafe (Galen Gering), Gabi (Cheri Jimenez), Ari, and, hopefully soon, Javi (Al Calderon), who will be back.
Sophia and Amy (Shi Ne Nielson) are a great start in establishing a major Asian-American family in town. We want to meet Sophia’s dad and her brothers. And that will work better with Sophia in town.
