Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[lizann]

Powerful episode for me ...

it was good but shirley and elaine annoyed me, matt and rita's acting was excellent

buster and shirley should be grovelling saying sorry to linda

[Mo Mouse]

For some reason, Shirley appeared with a carrier bag in between her scenes with Dean and seeing Mick and Buster outside the pub. Obviously an urgent shopping trip.

[storyseeker1]

Tonight was indeed a most powerful episode. Waaay better than the xmas special, I thought. I can't say how good it felt for me to see Dean finally have his comeuppance at long last, and for poor Linda to get her justice and for Dean to admit to her face what he did. I can't wait for the New Years special!

Elaine annoyed me to no end. I get that she wanted vengeance for Linda, and to stop Dean from hurting anyone else, but what she did was stupid, full-stop. And if she stopped and thought for a second, she would know that she was actually putting Mick in danger from the police by sending him to face Dean. Not to mention putting the whole prosecution at risk!

Shirley's reaction surprised me, but at the same time I understood a little. She spent nearly a year defending Dean, believing him to be innocent, only to have it all blow up in her face by catching him in the act. After realising that, it's no surprise she went a little crazy. I suppose in a way she might also think that she was doing Dean a favour by killing him; because she would be saving him from going to prison, and suffering the deserved hardship he would endure there.

Shirley's dad Stan once said he invested a lot in Dean. Boy, that investment was sure wasted!

[tammyy2j]

Did Linda go to the flat to tell Shirley or fear Shirley was going to let him run away?

Overall an enjoyable episode

[maidmarian]

[QUOTE=storyseeker1;839466|

Shirley's dad Stan once said he invested a lot in Dean. Boy, that investment was surely wasted[ quote]

I not sure about Stan & Deans relationship-
In general giving a child too much of the
wrong sort of attention (spoiling without
responsibilty) does lead to people turning
out like Dean.
Children should be encouraged to make
the most of their abilities/talents but not
at the expense of thinking rules dont apply to
them and they can do.as they wish without
comeback!!

[Dazzle]

AT LAST DEAN ADMITS TO RAPING LINDA!

I'm so glad it was made clear the vile scumbag has known exactly what he did all along.

Powerful episode for me ...

Agreed.

...matt and rita's acting was excellent

Yes, they were both very good. No one could accuse Matt of not giving it his all because he went a very strange colour at one point.

buster and shirley should be grovelling saying sorry to linda

Shirley really got on my nerves. I understand she's in shock but she's as much guilty of playing the victim as Dean in my opinion (and I'm including the attempted drowning in that).

At least Buster wasted no time in apologising (although he was speaking to Mick not Linda). They both need to crawl over hot coals to beg Linda's forgiveness.

For some reason, Shirley appeared with a carrier bag in between her scenes with Dean and seeing Mick and Buster outside the pub. Obviously an urgent shopping trip.

You weren't paying full attention, MoMo! I think Shirley went to the Minute Mart to buy supplies to run away with Dean. However, it wasn't clear to me whether she was just buying time or if she changed her mind while out.

[flappinfanny]

I'm sure we can all agree about the best thing in tonight's episode.

Yes, it was great to see Winston enjoying himself at Mick's stag night.

And Shrimpee.

[flappinfanny]

For some reason, Shirley appeared with a carrier bag in between her scenes with Dean and seeing Mick and Buster outside the pub. Obviously an urgent shopping trip.

I hope she paid 5p for it?

[lizann]

why did buster apologise to mick only and not linda

was linda worried for shirley around dean and this is why she went back to their flat instead or afraid mick would go over and batter him finish him off

i hope dean goes to prison

[flappinfanny]

Well what to say about the last EE of 2015? EE is like the children's nursery rhyme, 'When it's good, it's very, very good and when it's bad it is horrid.'

Tuesday's episode was what EE is all about, I did feel sympathy with Roxy but I don't blame Ronnie for ignoring her. Some great performances from Kellie, Matt, Linda, Rita and Karl, although it did not move me to tears. The only niggle I had was the music near the end. It was not needed, it is not Hollyoaks or an Australian continuing drama. (And that is not a dig at Oaks, as it is rather good at the mo) but that sort of thing does not work on EE. Yes to the occasional use of Julia's theme (not in this instance obviously) the ending would have been better not having a duff duff but just bringing the theme tune in gradually as the credits rolled.

No EE until Friday now. Can't wait for the double bill on New Years day. Will EE be able to keep this standard up into 2016, I very much doubt it????? but what away to end 2015.