Danny Dyer (Mick Carter)

[lizann]

they should not have done the rape storyline if there wasn't an exit in place for dean if not prison, he cant be redeemed no matter how much dtc loves him

[maidmarian]

Dupl

[maidmarian]

they should not have done the rape storyline if there wasn't an exit in place for dean if not prison, he cant be redeemed no matter how much dtc loves him

He does seem to be over-impressed with actor
and character( from interviews) but you have to
allow for hype- which all the producers do -in
different ways.Its their job to"sell" the soap!

Perhaps he underestimated the
"backlash" from viewers and hopes to stretch
story as much as possible for a popular( with
some)actor.Strands eg Shabnam and birth
of Lindas baby keep being added to prolong
departure.

He promised a come uppance -but a long
time coming!! and most ??viewers want it.

What puzzles me more is his attitude to Mick&
Linda characters - who he said were based on
his parents!
Linda wasnt sympathetic when son said he was
gay and been made to suffer more than usual
in rape story and Mick is in turmoil. So not
a pleasant portrayal tho they do love each
other! Not everyone would want to see their
parents in such an unhappy situation- even
tho of course -its fictional?

[Dazzle]

Strands eg Shabnam and birth
of Lindas baby keep being added to prolong
departure.

As I understand it, the Shabnam story's been planned right from the start but you're certainly right that the rape storyline feels like it keeps being drawn out. Prolonging the agony as the saying goes.

What puzzles me more is his attitude to Mick&
Linda characters - who he said were based on
his parents!
Linda wasnt sympathetic when son said he was
gay and been made to suffer more than usual
in rape story and Mick is in turmoil. So not
a pleasant portrayal tho they do love each
other! Not everyone would want to see their
parents in such an unhappy situation- even
tho of course -its fictional?

Apart from Linda's initial homophobia I think the pair are pretty saintly all things considering (especially Linda being so forgiving to Dean's supporters), so I think they reflect pretty well on DTC's parents if they're true representations.

[maidmarian]

As I understand it, the Shabnam story's been planned right from the start but you're certainly right that the rape storyline feels like it keeps being drawn out. Prolonging the agony as the saying goes.



Apart from Linda's initial homophobia I think the pair are pretty saintly all things considering (especially Linda being so forgiving to Dean's supporters), so I think they reflect pretty well on DTC's parents if they're true representations.

It was the situation of placing or even just
imagining that your mother had been raped
by a relative and your parents dealing with
the aftermath that I found puzzling! Rather
than their personalities.
I do accept that they are portrayed as a loving
couple - quite unusual in soaps !

[maidmarian]

Dupl

[Dazzle]

It was the situation of placing or even just
imagining that your mother had been raped
by a relative and your parents dealing with
the aftermath that I found puzzling! Rather
than their personalities.
I do accept that they are portrayed as a loving
couple - quite unusual in soaps !

Sorry, I misunderstood you. It is difficult to imagine writing such harrowing storylines for your parents!

[Perdita]

EastEnders star Danny Dyer is staying on Albert Square for at least "another couple of years".

Dyer made his debut on the soap on Christmas Day 2013, and confirmed that he has signed a new contract - pledging to stay on the show as long as Mick Carter and family "keep hold of the Vic".

Speaking on The Paul O'Grady Show yesterday (May 12), the actor said: "I love it there, I do. It's a really good gig for me.

"I have signed for another couple of years, so we will see. As long as they keep hold of the Vic, I will stay."

Dyer also addressed his disappointed over EastEnders missing out on the Soap and Continuing Drama prize at last weekend's BAFTA TV Awards.

"I'm a bit gutted about the other night at the BAFTAS. I don't know what happened there," he said.

"No disrespect to Coronation Street, because I think they are a great show, but I can't believe we didn't nick it. I don't know what happened.

"It's about voting, I suppose. Let us nick a couple of awards [at the British Soap Awards], because I think we deserve it. The show has gone to the next level."

[parkerman]

"The show has gone to the next level."

But is rapidly descending again and will keep on going down as long as Dean is there.

[Dazzle]

But is rapidly descending again and will keep on going down as long as Dean is there.

Totally agree!

I'm glad Mick's staying around though. Let's just hope there are happier times ahead for him and Linda very soon.