I actually wanted to chuck something through the screen when that little girl was whining that she wanted the pig. What parent would just stand there and expect a stranger to fork out 300 dollars to buy their brat of a kid a scarescrow. Ridiculous even for neighbours.
Couldn't stand mother Teresa before, but her manic acting had me reaching for the fast forward button. After all, the notes are basically all true and it isn't that long ago she was lying to Toadie about who she was, and then spends nearly all her time ignoring her family to "help" that nut job with his kid. She is no saint.
I actually wanted to chuck something through the screen when that little girl was whining that she wanted the pig. What parent would just stand there and expect a stranger to fork out 300 dollars to buy their brat of a kid a scarescrow. Ridiculous even for neighbours.
Couldn't stand mother Teresa before, but her manic acting had me reaching for the fast forward button. After all, the notes are basically all true and it isn't that long ago she was lying to Toadie about who she was, and then spends nearly all her time ignoring her family to "help" that nut job with his kid. She is no saint.
at lasr a sane view of Saint Sonya. I had hoped she would be in the backgroung for a while, but this has put her bang in centre stage again, Can't stand her mealy-mouthedhypocrisy - hope she takes long maternity leave!
Maybe you missed the point retrovertigo - she isn't a saint and neither is anyone else on the street.
But let's not pretend she hasn't turned her life around and battled against her addictions. She doesn't deserve punishing treatment like this. It's fine if you don't like Sonya but you can't deny she's managed to turn her life around and is actually a good mother regardless of her history.
What's the cliff-hanger Australian pace. We have Susan falling into the hole but what's Australia's.
I think it's: Sheila has a heart attack after discovering Gary's secret (which links in with Paul/Terese at this point); Josh tells Amber he still loves her and wants her back; Imogen kisses Daniel.
Apparently from Oz viewers, it doesn't sound as interesting as the UK finale with Susan being buried alive.
Urgh when is Rain leaving? I don't mind her having her own opinions but she's so preachy with it. She does seem to have an iPhone so she obviously doesn't share Daniel's beliefs about technology
When is Naomi back? I'm missing her
Once again I'm a little behind but I have to agree with the comments about how fantastic Eve Morley has been lately
I am not really a Sonya fan (I think she has made Toadie a bore) but Eve Morley plays her so well I can almost forgive Sonya for ruining Toadie. I also think Nel is so adorable, she steals every scene she is in and she works so well with the adults she is involved with.
Is Rain going to seduce Amber? Or at least try to work up a threesome with her and Andrew?
And does Kyle's Dad know something about the the money from the robbery? Brennan wouldn't have mentioned it never being found if it had no significance.
There's definitely more to the story judging by Gary's reaction when Sheila asked him to make a statement to the police.
Anyone else think New Eden will be some kind of cult, with Rain as the cult leader? She's already manipulating Amber, and Lauren was reading her old diary from 1993, and wasn't that the year she entered that cult? If this turns out to be true, I think it'll be a good use of Lauren's history.
Dumpster Diving?! I get Rain's point about unnecessary food waste, but if you found something edible, would you then make yourself comfortable amongst the smelly rubbish, like Amber did?
I am not really a Sonya fan (I think she has made Toadie a bore) but Eve Morley plays her so well I can almost forgive Sonya for ruining Toadie. I also think Nel is so adorable, she steals every scene she is in and she works so well with the adults she is involved with.
Is it me or does baby Nell have a similar face to baby Lexi in EastEnders?
Maybe you missed the point retrovertigo - she isn't a saint and neither is anyone else on the street.
But let's not pretend she hasn't turned her life around and battled against her addictions. She doesn't deserve punishing treatment like this. It's fine if you don't like Sonya but you can't deny she's managed to turn her life around and is actually a good mother regardless of her history.
Nah I don't think I've missed the point. I maintain it isn't that long ago she was a shocking mother/wife while she ran around after that guy that she nearly had a fling with.
Heck, Naiomi is a bit of a nut, bless her, but she thought she could steal Toadie away because of the lack of attention he was getting from Sonya. Which was real even if Naiomi was ultimately kidding herself.
Then she almost ruins Callums future for selfish reasons. I stick by what I have said much earlier in this thread. Sonya does "good things" to make Sonya feel good. I'm at a loss why she never seems to be given a back seat at times. Even old timers Karl and Susan don't seem to get as much air time.
Anyway, it's just a soap and so i don't feel bad deriving a guilty pleasure from seeing a character (and actress) I can't stand being put through the ringer
Did Rain hypnotise Amber? The way she keeps repeating about Rain making her a better version of herself...
Love the way Neighbours utilises its past, brilliant. Loved Lauren mentioning the cult stuff. Also loved it when Lauren googled Charlene's garage.
So what is Paul up to? I thought he was planning to bed Terese, but then he calls her nearly affair man - will be a bit obvious to Terese that Paul did that with him turning up the next day! What's Paul's plan?!
After my post yesterday, I really didn't know they were literally going to mention Lauren's cult story so soon (if at all). It's such a good utilization of her past.
My only grip is that Matt's reaction was a bit muted - his wife has just said she was brainwashed by a cult, and is clearly distressed by the memories, but he's all blasé about it, and brushes off her concerns about Rain. Given Lauren's experiences, she's likely to spot the signs more than anyone else.
That scene with Amber/Lauren was quite creepy. This is the first time I think Amber hasn't appeared drippy, and her delivery wasn't monotone either. Good to see Daniel is a little suss about Rain, too.
I loved the Doug/Paige/Josh scenes. I think the whole family really benefits from having Doug around.
I'm a bit confused about Terese recalling her ex's advances, and how they nearly had an affair in such a romanticised fashion, given that last year she was almost labelling it as sexual harassment, and how he had crossed the line, and no woman should ever feel pressured or something. It can't be both a serious and romantic memory at the same time.
Nah I don't think I've missed the point. I maintain it isn't that long ago she was a shocking mother/wife while she ran around after that guy that she nearly had a fling with.
Heck, Naiomi is a bit of a nut, bless her, but she thought she could steal Toadie away because of the lack of attention he was getting from Sonya. Which was real even if Naiomi was ultimately kidding herself.
Then she almost ruins Callums future for selfish reasons. I stick by what I have said much earlier in this thread. Sonya does "good things" to make Sonya feel good. I'm at a loss why she never seems to be given a back seat at times. Even old timers Karl and Susan don't seem to get as much air time.
Anyway, it's just a soap and so i don't feel bad deriving a guilty pleasure from seeing a character (and actress) I can't stand being put through the ringer
Agree with you Retrovertigo - she seems to have been turned into some sort of saint. She does good to feel good - and I agree she should take a back seat for a while. After the drama with Naomi she could have gone into the background but no, they have to bring up this story to show how wonderful she is (NOT!)
You're right though - it is one of the guilty pleasures of soap watching to have the odd character one dislikes. And now I shall sign off - I must get out more!
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Couldn't stand mother Teresa before, but her manic acting had me reaching for the fast forward button. After all, the notes are basically all true and it isn't that long ago she was lying to Toadie about who she was, and then spends nearly all her time ignoring her family to "help" that nut job with his kid. She is no saint.
Next Friday - same as Australia.
at lasr a sane view of Saint Sonya. I had hoped she would be in the backgroung for a while, but this has put her bang in centre stage again, Can't stand her mealy-mouthedhypocrisy - hope she takes long maternity leave!
But let's not pretend she hasn't turned her life around and battled against her addictions. She doesn't deserve punishing treatment like this. It's fine if you don't like Sonya but you can't deny she's managed to turn her life around and is actually a good mother regardless of her history.
Thanks Mojo:)
Apparently from Oz viewers, it doesn't sound as interesting as the UK finale with Susan being buried alive.
When is Naomi back? I'm missing her
Once again I'm a little behind but I have to agree with the comments about how fantastic Eve Morley has been lately
And does Kyle's Dad know something about the the money from the robbery? Brennan wouldn't have mentioned it never being found if it had no significance.
Anyone else think New Eden will be some kind of cult, with Rain as the cult leader? She's already manipulating Amber, and Lauren was reading her old diary from 1993, and wasn't that the year she entered that cult? If this turns out to be true, I think it'll be a good use of Lauren's history.
Dumpster Diving?! I get Rain's point about unnecessary food waste, but if you found something edible, would you then make yourself comfortable amongst the smelly rubbish, like Amber did?
Is it me or does baby Nell have a similar face to baby Lexi in EastEnders?
Andrew?
Oops! Old age and high on the chocolate from my advent calender.
You're only supposed to eat one at a time!
Nah I don't think I've missed the point. I maintain it isn't that long ago she was a shocking mother/wife while she ran around after that guy that she nearly had a fling with.
Heck, Naiomi is a bit of a nut, bless her, but she thought she could steal Toadie away because of the lack of attention he was getting from Sonya. Which was real even if Naiomi was ultimately kidding herself.
Then she almost ruins Callums future for selfish reasons. I stick by what I have said much earlier in this thread. Sonya does "good things" to make Sonya feel good. I'm at a loss why she never seems to be given a back seat at times. Even old timers Karl and Susan don't seem to get as much air time.
Anyway, it's just a soap and so i don't feel bad deriving a guilty pleasure from seeing a character (and actress) I can't stand being put through the ringer
I think Rain is going to go all Single White Female on Amber.
Love the way Neighbours utilises its past, brilliant. Loved Lauren mentioning the cult stuff. Also loved it when Lauren googled Charlene's garage.
So what is Paul up to? I thought he was planning to bed Terese, but then he calls her nearly affair man - will be a bit obvious to Terese that Paul did that with him turning up the next day! What's Paul's plan?!
My only grip is that Matt's reaction was a bit muted - his wife has just said she was brainwashed by a cult, and is clearly distressed by the memories, but he's all blasé about it, and brushes off her concerns about Rain. Given Lauren's experiences, she's likely to spot the signs more than anyone else.
That scene with Amber/Lauren was quite creepy. This is the first time I think Amber hasn't appeared drippy, and her delivery wasn't monotone either. Good to see Daniel is a little suss about Rain, too.
I loved the Doug/Paige/Josh scenes. I think the whole family really benefits from having Doug around.
I'm a bit confused about Terese recalling her ex's advances, and how they nearly had an affair in such a romanticised fashion, given that last year she was almost labelling it as sexual harassment, and how he had crossed the line, and no woman should ever feel pressured or something. It can't be both a serious and romantic memory at the same time.
I agree, let's see how long she stays on for
Agree with you Retrovertigo - she seems to have been turned into some sort of saint. She does good to feel good - and I agree she should take a back seat for a while. After the drama with Naomi she could have gone into the background but no, they have to bring up this story to show how wonderful she is (NOT!)
You're right though - it is one of the guilty pleasures of soap watching to have the odd character one dislikes. And now I shall sign off - I must get out more!