Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[parkerman]

I completely agree with your analysis, Dazzle. In the real world I just could not see Lauren, Cindy and Liam allowing Max to go down for murder. Like you, I don't buy Lauren turning on her father for the reason so far given, though I believe something else may happen next week. Not sure what. Jane could never live with herself if Max was found guilty. Yes, the other four I could just about accept might not speak up, though Peter's reaction would, I think, largely depend on what Lauren does. Of all of them, Liam is certainly the one who I just could not see accepting Max being found guilty. In fact I am certain in the real world he would never have allowed it even to go this far.

[Dazzle]

I completely agree with your analysis, Dazzle.

Of all of them, Liam is certainly the one who I just could not see accepting Max being found guilty. In fact I am certain in the real world he would never have allowed it even to go this far.

It's bizarre that Liam was ever written as finding out if they couldn't keep his reaction in character. We're supposed to believe that he was so in love with Cindy his feelings for her trumped all else, but that's never been his personality. Anyway, they both left thinking it would hit the fan after Bobby saw the video and are now well aware that didn't happen, so why have they turned their backs on the situation?

It might be the writers think "out of sight, out of mind" applies to us, the viewers...

[maidmarian]

Im. still perplexed about Lauren!
I thought I had read something that
"might" explain her attitude : but
cant find it! Wont add to confusion
by guessing/ or possibly mis- rembering!!

So.wait til.next week and see what
happens?

[Glen1]

I believe Dazzle you together with Parkerman and Kim have identified the very core of the problem. This storyline whilst starting off under control and a plan as to where and how it would develop gathered too much momentum and was allowed to spiral out of control . Too many layers were and continue to be added to the point where it's lost touch with what Parkerman has referred to on many occasions "gritty drama". Finally I don't think the producers understand that this storyline is now barren, let it conclude, move on. Rant over.

[parkerman]

Oh yes, found what I was looking for.

Spoiler:

"Her (Jane) next step is a shocker....She sees Max is frustrated that the court keep on bringing up daughter Abi during his trial. When Lauren and Abi attend the court hearing, they are also stunned at what they hear, and vow to withdraw their support of their father" (Didn't know Abi was supporting him in the first place!). So, apparently, it is something that Jane says in court that makes Lauren withdraw her support.

[Dazzle]

Oh yes, found what I was looking for.

Spoiler:

"Her (Jane) next step is a shocker....She sees Max is frustrated that the court keep on bringing up daughter Abi during his trial. When Lauren and Abi attend the court hearing, they are also stunned at what they hear, and vow to withdraw their support of their father" (Didn't know Abi was supporting him in the first place!). So, apparently, it is something that Jane says in court that makes Lauren withdraw her support.

Spoiler:

I remembered reading that something makes Lauren withdraw her support for Max, but thought that it was Marcus bringing up Abi's "battering" of Lucy that was the cause. I'm very intrigued now as to what Jane will say to try to get Max off the hook that will outrage Lauren and Abi.

The only thing I can think of is a story about an affair, but while people might believe Jane would keep quiet about it until now, why would Max keep silent about an alibi that could have prevented him being arrested and imprisoned? I just don't think anyone would buy that.

[lizann]

has liam cut all ties with carol and whitney since he left

[Dazzle]

has liam cut all ties with carol and whitney since he left

I wouldn't have thought so because he left on good terms with them, but I can't remember it being mentioned.

[lizann]

max has had affairs before even if jane is tanya best mate so lies i cant see what max could do that lauren lets him rot in jail knowing he is innocent, its ridiculous

[parkerman]

Spoiler:

I remembered reading that something makes Lauren withdraw her support for Max, but thought that it was Marcus bringing up Abi's "battering" of Lucy that was the cause. I'm very intrigued now as to what Jane will say to try to get Max off the hook that will outrage Lauren and Abi.

The only thing I can think of is a story about an affair, but while people might believe Jane would keep quiet about it until now, why would Max keep silent about an alibi that could have prevented him being arrested and imprisoned? I just don't think anyone would buy that.

Spoiler:

Of course this is all speculation, but even if Jane does say in Court that she had an affair with Max, surely Lauren would know she is lying to get Max off. So it can't be that....or can it?