Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[parkerman]

I agree but think it applies to all soaps to
some extent.
Soaps have always had "villians" but they
stood out , viewers enjoyed their performance
but knew they were" bad'

Now its more general but not so well written
or acted. So there is a danger some will think
Its a norm!

We wouldnt want soap characters to be saints
-it would be unrealistic and boring but there
are good and interesting people in real life.
Nice to have a few of those!
I think my Pollyanna moment is passing off
now

My post above about all the unpleasant people in Eastenders really grew out of my continued irritation that Ian, Jane and Sharon in particular seem to have been completely rehabilitated into being "nice" people while Max is still in jail. I know they still have their "moments" but in general they are seen as fine members of the community. But they are not nice people at all!

[maidmarian]

My post above about all the unpleasant people in Eastenders really grew out of my continued irritation that Ian, Jane and Sharon in particular seem to have been completely rehabilitated into being "nice" people while Max is still in jail. I know they still have their "moments" but in general they are seen as fine members of the community. But they are not nice people at all!

Yes- thats true. Theres no real logic or
fairness to it!
I wonder how they will explain matters
when the truth comes out about Bobby-
If it ever does?
They knew and allowed Max to go to/
remain in Jail!!

[parkerman]

I'm still not clear how Jane wasn't charged with perjury after appearing as a witness for Max, giving him an alibi.

[lizann]

I'm still not clear how Jane wasn't charged with perjury after appearing as a witness for Max, giving him an alibi.

max was blamed and charged for this too

[lizann]

I'm still not clear how Jane wasn't charged with perjury after appearing as a witness for Max, giving him an alibi.

max was blamed and charged for this too

[maidmarian]

I'm still not clear how Jane wasn't charged with perjury after appearing as a witness for Max, giving him an alibi.

Its not a legal answer-but perhaps she
was just written off as someone not
"entirely responsible" and not worth
pursuit. Police dont always press charges
against all involved in a case and were
more bothered about "solving" the .murder.

Not really justice tho and if she had been
charged and stood trial - some of the truth
might have emerged -which might have
saved Max!

[tammyy2j]

I liked Vincent being honest with Kim, they are good together

I do think Claudette is lying about Vincent's dad being killed by Eric and as no body found he could be alive

I think Stacey wants the truth to come out, she wants Shabham despite being her best friend to find out presumably so Kush will end up with her and their baby

[parkerman]

A vote in the pub. Yes, that should certainly be binding on the whole community...

[flappinfanny]

I am wondering if Mr Hubbard is dead? The story is iffy.

Good bits tonight, Dot (for once) was funny. Kim was also very good in her scenes. The Beales are ruined. Elaine is a bit grating, I love Maria Friedman, I saw her in the West End a while ago at Drury Lane when she was in Witches of Eastwick and was outstanding. It is a very different technique on the stage to TV and continuing drama. Sadly Maria does not suit EastEnders.

I know we have the odd retcon in soap, but EE has become Retcon City. I am wondering if it is time for Treadwell-Collins and Lamb to be reined in a bit, for the sake and health of the show.

[flappinfanny]

I'm still not clear how Jane wasn't charged with perjury after appearing as a witness for Max, giving him an alibi.

It probably happened off screen.