When Salem is as tense as a string, the biggest surprise is the news that Eric Martsolf – the main face of Days of Our Lives – decided to revive the famous live show of the cast.

This seems like a side entertainment activity… but with the current dense drama rhythm, it becomes a spark that can burst into a fire.

Eric does not hide his ambition: he wants to bring the live energy, direct interaction and “burning” color of the stage into the movie itself.

And when he said he would “bring Salem to the stage”, fans understood that: the conflicts, contradictions and secrets outside the movie could go straight into the spotlight.

The cast – each with their own drama – appeared in the live show as if reliving all the tension in the movie. EJ with a blank look in his eyes, Chad with a tough look, Jennifer with tension, Cat with a mysterious look, Gabi with a cold face… All standing next to each other, laughing and talking but clearly showing unpredictability.

That live show – like a mirror – reflects Salem on the verge of exploding. Eric wants fans to feel the “heat” of the show in real life, but that is what triggers the feeling: everything on the show seems so real that the boundaries are blurred. And when viewers see the cast interacting meaningfully, they are even more certain that the next twists will be extremely intense.

Most importantly: the return of the live show means Days of Our Lives enters the “heart-pounding” phase. The drama is no longer just on screen, but has entered real life – giving the feeling that the background story will be deeper, darker, crazier.

Eric Martsolf not only brings the show back. He also opens the door to a new era, where the only question is:
Which way is Salem going to explode?