Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[Dazzle]

Good episodes Monday and Tuesday. No Dean, or Stacey and Kush lusting after each other, was a huge relief.

I really enjoyed Stacey, Jean and Martin's scenes. The latter's expressions of horror at some of the Slater family antics were hilarious. I hope Stacey comes to love Martin and stays with him long term because I really like them together (when she's not treating him like dirt). The scene where she told Martin about her bipolar was riveting stuff.

Jean was horrible to Stacey at the end there! I was shocked she pronounced her daughter ill just to get hold of the key (of course there have been major hints that Stacey is having an episode but that's not why Jean did that). What on earth can she be hiding?

I can't remember if Stacey knows that Sean killed (or thinks he killed) their father. Jean's definitely got a guilty conscience about something; maybe she cruelly let Sean believe a lie?

I was really shocked that Jean didn't flush the key after all! (Though it's obvious she wouldn't have with hindsight.)

Good Nancy and Lee scenes too. I'm beginning to think

Spoiler:

maybe DTC will do Lee's depression storyline justice. It's impressive writing that he and Nancy are both suffering because of all the recent family angst.

It was nice to see Carol and Max having fun together.

[tammyy2j]

I think Jean was responsible for Brian's death and not Sean now

[maidmarian]

dupl

[maidmarian]

Good episodes Monday and Tuesday. No Dean, or Stacey and Kush lusting after each other, was a huge relief.

I really enjoyed Stacey, Jean and Martin's scenes. The latter's expressions of horror at some of the Slater family antics were hilarious. I hope Stacey comes to love Martin and stays with him long term because I really like them together (when she's not treating him like dirt). The scene where she told Martin about her bipolar was riveting stuff.

Jean was horrible to Stacey at the end there! I was shocked she pronounced her daughter ill just to get hold of the key (of course there have been major hints that Stacey is having an episode but that's not why Jean did that). What on earth can she be hiding?

I can't remember if Stacey knows that Sean killed (or thinks he killed) their father. Jean's definitely got a guilty conscience about something; maybe she cruelly let Sean believe a lie?

I was really shocked that Jean didn't flush the key after all! (Though it's obvious she wouldn't have with hindsight.)

Good Nancy and Lee scenes too. I'm beginning to think

Spoiler:

maybe DTC will do Lee's depression storyline justice. It's impressive writing that he and Nancy are both suffering because of all the recent family angst.

It was nice to see Carol and Max having fun together.

Agree re Stacey & Martin. They would make a good
long-term couple. Also re Carol & Max having fun.

Never liked Jean Slater.I think there is a problem
thats not related to being bi-polar. Think Stacey
better without her.
I know 2 families with a member who is bi-polar.
Quite different people and circs- but neither
family can stand her!! Both either like or find
Stacey ok tho!
Also.hope Lees depression doesnt get the
"Steve quick- fix" solution and is dealt with
more realistically !

[Dazzle]

Never liked Jean Slater.I think there is a problem
thats not related to being bi-polar. Think Stacey
better without her.
I know 2 families with a member who is bi-polar.
Quite different people and circs- but neither
family can stand her!! Both either like or find
Stacey ok tho!

I agree about Jean, I've never been keen on the character. I do think she and Stacey have good chemistry and have shared some really moving scenes though.

As far as the depiction of bipolar - I couldn't agree more. Lacey Turner portrays the extreme mood swings very realistically in my opinion. However, Jean just flaps around shrieking like an idiot most of the time. I've heard before about some real life bipolar sufferers being offended by the depiction and I don't really blame them! Anyone with no prior knowledge of the condition would come away thinking bipolar is a learning disability!

Also.hope Lees depression doesnt get the
"Steve quick- fix" solution and is dealt with
more realistically !

Agreed!

[tammyy2j]

I like the new Martin and him and Stacey have potential to be a good pairing and better chemistry, way more than her and Kush

[lizann]

no tube strike

when did stacey and lola start fighting, are their kids same age don't ever remember a scene of them before

[lizann]

no tube strike

when did stacey and lola start fighting, are their kids same age don't ever remember a scene of them before

[Dazzle]

I've really appreciated the spotlight being on Stacey for the past few episodes, especially because she's been so unlikeable recently. We've delved deeper into her psyche and got to know her again, which I've found very enjoyable. I was always a big fan of Stacey in the past.

I forgot when I mentioned yesterday about her appearing to be having an episode that she's pregnant! Let's just hope there's no doubt it's Martin's (who continues to improve by the episode).

I didn't like everyone sniggering at her at the performance. Surely they all know about her condition?

[lizann]

didn't think stacey would tell martin so soon she was up the duffy