Dean Wicks

[Perdita]

I was going to suggest he spiked her drink but she was drinking a far amount and in bed she seemed really into him pardon the pun

[Kim]

I suppose the fact that his child has CF is supposed to be seen as a punishment (as he'll be going back through what he already did with his brother) but it doesn't wash with me. I stopped watching a while ago but read a few comments online so that I'm not completely out of the loop if I ever decide to start watching again.

I like the Masoods and was really looking forward to them getting some screentime, I'm so annoyed that the Carters had to be involved. It'll probably be more about Shirley and the rapist than it will about Masood and Shabnam.

Roxy and Dean I know nothing's been proven but given that her sister is a victim of rape, shouldn't she run in the opposite direction to anyone accused of rape?

[tammyy2j]

No one on the Square but Stacey believes Dean raped Linda

[parkerman]

No one on the Square but Stacey believes Dean raped Linda

Yes, and that's part of the problem. At the moment most on the Square don't know, don't care or believe Linda is lying. It's all a long way from Dean "paying" for his horrible crime.

[Dazzle]

The news that Dean's sticking around the square for the foreseeable future, and the way he's been written recently, have reluctantly led me to the conclusion that Storyseeker1 was right that Dean's supposed to be in denial about the rape (we recently had a lengthy debate about this on another thread).

I stand by my assertion that the rape, the bullying and intimidation are the actions of someone without empathy or remorse, but it seems apparent the writers have changed their minds and that Dean's now supposed to be a nice guy who did a bad thing!

I'll never accept that or forgive him, no matter how much suffering they pile on him. Some of his supporters assert he's mentally ill and needs help but I won't accept that excuse either. He's troubled (but then so are most of the residents of Albert Square) but not to the extent that he's mentally ill and not capable of being responsible for his actions. He needs to go to prison not to a psychiatric hospital!

I suppose the fact that his child has CF is supposed to be seen as a punishment (as he'll be going back through what he already did with his brother) but it doesn't wash with me.

Lots of people are being punished, including poor Jade herself, so it doesn't wash with me either. Also, if the writers are hoping his love for his daughter will erase the rape in the viewers' minds, they're going to be disappointed.

No one on the Square but Stacey believes Dean raped Linda

Sharon believes Linda and I think Jane does too. Masood called him a rapist but doesn't seem to care about it - certainly not enough to keep his granddaughter away from him.

This is one of the major problems of the writers trying whitewash the rape. Linda is still suffering because her reputation's been ruined. It must be awful to live with people whispering that you accused someone of rape just to hide your adultery. Dean's actions must become common knowledge to alleviate Linda's situation.

There's also the fact that Dean is, and always will be, a danger to women.

[maidmarian]

The news that Dean's sticking around the square for the foreseeable future, and the way he's been written recently, have reluctantly led me to the conclusion that Storyseeker1 was right that Dean's supposed to be in denial about the rape (we recently had a lengthy debate about this on another thread).

I stand by my assertion that the rape, the bullying and intimidation are the actions of someone without empathy or remorse, but it seems apparent the writers have changed their minds and that Dean's now supposed to be a nice guy who did a bad thing!

I'll never accept that or forgive him, no matter how much suffering they pile on him. Some of his supporters assert he's mentally ill and needs help but I won't accept that excuse either. He's troubled (but then so are most of the residents of Albert Square) but not to the extent that he's mentally ill and not capable of being responsible for his actions. He needs to go to prison not to a psychiatric hospital!



Lots of people are being punished, including poor Jade herself, so it doesn't wash with me either. Also, if the writers are hoping his love for his daughter will erase the rape in the viewers' minds, they're going to be disappointed.



Sharon believes Linda and I think Jane does too. Masood called him a rapist but doesn't seem to care about it - certainly not enough to keep his granddaughter away from him.

This is one of the major problems of the writers trying whitewash the rape. Linda is still suffering because her reputation's been ruined. It must be awful to live with people whispering that you accused someone of rape just to hide your adultery. Dean's actions must become common knowledge to alleviate Linda's situation.

There's also the fact that Dean is, and always will be, a danger to women.

I think this storyline has been dealt with very
irresponsibly.
They should have decided what Deans condition/
mindset.was and written it consistently with
qualified advice.The actor should have been
advised how to play the role to reflect the type
of mental state/ personality intended.

The way things are progressing nothing is
making sense which is dangerous when
portraying serious personality disorders/
?illnesses that have led to a serious crime
- rape!!

It leads to misinformation and I although
I believe "Soaps" can inform the public
It needs to be done accurately not
trivialised for dramatic effect and sensationalism.

They need to do something to recify Lindas
situation regarding.how she is perceived by
neighbours etc. Its certainly no encouragement
to any woman to report rape.

And as point already made- whatever has
caused Deans actions - he is dangerous-
not likely to be an isolated incident and
others need to be protected .
Its certainly not appropriate or commensurate
punishment to give an innocent child an
illness as supposed retribution for a rapist.

I think both yourself and storyseeker put
forward good arguments for opinions.
But even a fully qualified expert can't
diagnose correctly when info given changes
constantly.

It was a good idea for a storyline that's
been ruined by inconsistent planning/
writing/ acting and more than a touch of
self-importance!!

[maidmarian]

Dupl

[tammyy2j]

There is no way to redeem Dean, he is a rapist

[parkerman]

Given all the bad publicity the BBC has received over the last couple of years, Jimmy Savile, Rolf Harris etc., you'd think they might be a bit more sensitive to such issues instead of appearing to brush Dean's rape of Linda aside. Perhaps they haven't changed at all since the 70s and 80s.

[maidmarian]

Given all the bad publicity the BBC has received over the last couple of years, Jimmy Savile, Rolf Harris etc., you'd think they might be a bit more sensitive to such issues instead of appearing to brush Dean's rape of Linda aside. Perhaps they haven't changed at all since the 70s and 80s.

Old Proverb ??
The fish rots from.the head down!!