Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[flappinfanny]

So now the Mitchells are a dangerous gang of the under world. Do me a favour.

Best part of the ep for me was Denise, Carmel, Sharon and Phil. Steve McFadden is quality and nice to see a fleeting appearance by the brilliant Ann Mitchell, apart from that it was a bit ropey.

[tammyy2j]

I am confused now by Vincent's backstory and his police friend, why let Ronnie a known murderer off just to get Phil he isn't that big a criminal

Steve is great as drunk Phil

[Rear window]

I am confused now by Vincent's backstory and his police friend, why let Ronnie a known murderer off just to get Phil he isn't that big a criminal

Steve is great as drunk Phil

I thought it was cos Vincent had got her the gun and therefore becomes an accessory to any murder she did with it.
I assume to be an informant he has to give them information - so what has he been giving his handler?

[Rear window]

I am confused now by Vincent's backstory and his police friend, why let Ronnie a known murderer off just to get Phil he isn't that big a criminal

Steve is great as drunk Phil

I thought it was cos Vincent had got her the gun and therefore becomes an accessory to any murder she did with it.
I assume to be an informant he has to give them information - so what has he been giving his handler?

[parkerman]

I am confused now by Vincent's backstory and his police friend, why let Ronnie a known murderer off just to get Phil he isn't that big a criminal

Indeed, tammy. There has got to be more to this story than we are being told at present. Phil is a very small time crook who has a few dodgy dealings every now and then. He would hardly be prioritised over a murderer, nor would the police spend so much time and energy going after him.

There is either a lot more to come from this story or DTC has finally taken complete leave of his senses. Either wouldn't surprise me!

[lizann]

vincent's folder had a photo of mitchells with sean slater and paper clipping was of car lot fire was that frank butcher doing, it is puzzling

[Glen1]

Surely Gavin must be involved somehow , can only think police corruption going on with Gavin as the gang leader and paymaster.

[flappinfanny]

There is either a lot more to come from this story or DTC has finally taken complete leave of his senses. Either wouldn't surprise me!

Nor me. I do sometimes wonder if DTC and Alex Lamb just wing it half the time and make it up as they go along?

[Dazzle]

I am confused now by Vincent's backstory and his police friend, why let Ronnie a known murderer off just to get Phil he isn't that big a criminal

In credible dramas where this kind of thing happens, the police are willing to let the small fry go in order to catch the big fish. It's hard to see how this fits with Ronnie and Phil Mitchell though (although presumably Roxy told the police that Carl's death was self-defence so they know Ronnie isn't a murderer).

There may be more to Phil's criminal activities than previously let on to us viewers. I've always suspected so (and have mentioned this previously) because he must get his never-ending stream of cash from somewhere. We know for instance that the Arches has been involved with ringing cars - which is often done by organised criminals. However, the idea of him being being some kind of head of an organised crime ring is ludicrous...

Perhaps Phil's nemesis Marsden has convinced the organised crime squad that Phil's a much bigger deal than he really is in order to get one over on him once and for all?

Nor me. I do sometimes wonder if DTC and Alex Lamb just wing it half the time and make it up as they go along?

I suspect they're writing the EE they want to see instead of considering their wider audience.

[tammyy2j]

Surely Gavin must be involved somehow , can only think police corruption going on with Gavin as the gang leader and paymaster.

Where does Claudette fit in, is she another police informant so many questions, what is her vendetta against the Mitchell family