In the January 30 episode of Days of Our Lives, Dimitri still believed he could successfully divorce Gwen and leave her an impoverished divorcee. As the back-and-forth between them continued, Leo barged in ready for a conflict, turning what looked like a showdown into something far more exposing.
Key Takeaways
- Leo attempted to sever emotional ties with Dimitri but instead exposed unresolved feelings.
- Gwen treats the confrontation as entertainment, undercutting its seriousness.
- Dimitri reframes Leo’s complaints as shared flaws rather than differences.
- Humor gives way to discomfort as Leo’s list turns personal.
- Leo leaves without closure, only urgency.
What Happened on DAYS
Leo (Greg Rikaart) showed up determined to get Dimitri (Peter Porte) out of his system, announcing there was nothing he needed to say that couldn’t be said in front of Gwen (Emily O’Brien). Dimitri responded with indifference, suggesting Leo simply ignore her, something he claimed to do regularly. When pressed on his plan, Leo admitted he’d started by blocking Dimitri on his phone, only for Dimitri to point out that thoughts and fantasies don’t come with privacy settings.
After a failed attempt to psychically consult Taylor Swift, Leo turned to AI for guidance and followed its advice by reading aloud a list of Dimitri’s bad qualities. Gwen mocked the exercise, hilariously remarking, “Oh my God, we’re gonna be here all night!” Dimitri let him pontificate, and Leo pushed forward, explaining that he unfollowed Dimitri on social media for too many shirtless selfies, they argued over love-making music choices (Dimitri was team Sade, Leo team George Michael – not Wham!), and finally admitted Dimitri encouraged behavior Leo knew was wrong. He ended by confessing how deeply the heartbreak lingered. Dimitri replied that their flaws were the same, causing Leo to bolt.
Why It Matters
The scene works because it never pretends this is really about technology or pop culture, even though it borrows both. Leo turning to AI to figure out what to do isn’t a joke about modern life so much as an admission that he no longer trusts his own instincts. Blocking numbers and making lists gives him something to do, but it also lets him sidestep the harder part, which is sitting with why the hurt hasn’t gone anywhere.
The moment works because Dimitri doesn’t deny Leo’s accusation. Instead, he tried to explain that they were “two peas in a pod,” who shared the same awful qualities. By calling them kindred spirits, he turns Leo’s attempt at separation into a mirror, forcing Leo to confront how much of himself he still sees reflected back.
The Fallout
Leo’s leaving isn’t a triumph but a retreat. He doesn’t win the argument or reclaim power; he just reaches the point where staying would mean hearing something he isn’t ready to absorb. That choice feels honest, even if it’s unresolved.
For DAYS, this is character writing doing real work. Comedy softens the entry, but the exit is sharp, unsettled, and very human. Some relationships don’t end cleanly. They leave residue. And sometimes the hardest part isn’t letting someone go, it’s hearing their influence show up in your own words long after you thought you were done.
