Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[Dazzle]

It was enjoyable to see Lucas, and unnerving to see poor Denise having to stop herself from falling under his spell. Did I pick up a hint he could try to appeal on the grounds of insanity at the time of his crimes?

I'm not sure of the legalities of something like that though. I can't remember his original plea, and all it says in Wikipedia is that he was sentenced to life.

[storyseeker1]

He's definitely not going to grow a conscience now, but he might plead guilty to regain Shirley's approval. He's terrified deep down of being abandoned by her again.

The writers might have him do a last minute u-turn in the remorse department to allow them wriggle room for his redemption in the future. It wouldn't exactly be realistic if that happened given his attitude so far though!

Well, that would be typical Dean behaviour, given his mommy complex. And it would also be EE through and through. They rarely do anything realistic lately. Keeping Bobby's secret this long, Dean's reactions during the year... Sometimes I wonder if they do as much research as they claim they do.

I'm glad I wasn't the only one to be annoyed at him. I think we were expected to sympathise when he wept after Nancy had left, but I just thought he'd really let her down again. She couldn't have done more to give him the message she didn't want to break up. All he needed to do was show he cared.

I've found him quite unlikable recently.

Ugh! He drives me mad. I wish they'd get rid of his character, especially after tonight. I hate him for what he's put Nancy through, and he is such a whinger it makes me wanna strangle him!

[storyseeker1]

It was enjoyable to see Lucas, and unnerving to see poor Denise having to stop herself from falling under his spell. Did I pick up a hint he could try to appeal on the grounds of insanity at the time of his crimes?

I'm not sure of the legalities of something like that though. I can't remember his original plea, and all it says in Wikipedia is that he was sentenced to life.

Well, he was definitely insane at the time. Whether he still is now or not remains to be seen. I can't think how he would be able to get out though. I know I just said that EE rarely does anything realistically lately, but getting Lucas out of prison, after the murder of THREE people???! There is just no way that would happen in real life! The legal system isn't THAT bad!

Even if he was insane, he would have to go through all the legal channels, get psychiatric treatment, and still have to serve out a minimum time.

[Dazzle]

Sometimes I wonder if they do as much research as they claim they do.

I think we've all wondered that! If they do the research, they then proceed to completely ignore it most of the time.

Ugh! He drives me mad. I wish they'd get rid of his character, especially after tonight. I hate him for what he's put Nancy through, and he is such a whinger it makes me wanna strangle him!

I usually like Tamwar, but I wouldn't be sorry to see him go at the moment. Perhaps he could use Shabnam's ticket to Pakistan?

[Dazzle]

Well, he was definitely insane at the time. Whether he still is now or not remains to be seen. I can't think how he would be able to get out though. I know I just said that EE rarely does anything realistically lately, but getting Lucas out of prison, after the murder of THREE people???! There is just no way that would happen in real life! The legal system isn't THAT bad!

Even if he was insane, he would have to go through all the legal channels, get psychiatric treatment, and still have to serve out a minimum time.

I completely agree, and I don't think the idea would have entered my head if I hadn't read

Spoiler:

that he'll be returning in the spring. The article actually uses the words "paving the way for him to return in the spring", although it doesn't give any details. That sounds like more than just another brief appearance or two from prison!

[lizann]

the look lucas gave dean, could he kill again

[storyseeker1]

I completely agree, and I don't think the idea would have entered my head if I hadn't read

Spoiler:

that he'll be returning in the spring. The article actually uses the words "paving the way for him to return in the spring", although it doesn't give any details. That sounds like more than just another brief appearance or two from prison!

I hope that's all it is. The idea of him returning is just too ridiculous and completely unrealistic.

[parkerman]

I hope that's all it is. The idea of him returning is just too ridiculous and completely unrealistic.

Perhaps he had the same forensic "expert" at his trial as Tracy in Corrie did at hers.......

[Rear window]

Jade was right to be angry and upset. Shabs needs to stop running away.
Tam and Nancy breaking up was a bit weak - but he had got the cold shoulder from her parents the previous night and probably feels he did let her down.

[Rear window]

Jade was right to be angry and upset. Shabs needs to stop running away.
Tam and Nancy breaking up was a bit weak - but he had got the cold shoulder from her parents the previous night and probably feels he did let her down.