Would Cheryl really be riding off in to the sunset grinning, given the fact she found out her Dad sexually abused her brother, killed her Dad and let her brother take the blame? Tonight's episode really hasn't made a lot of sense to me.
no... brendan and ste gave her a happy ending if you understood the show you would get it
I agree with the first two posts Dublin. Though she has been shown in a good light lately, overall Cheryl is a selfish bitch. Dissed Brendan for his antics, though he forgave her time and time again and she DID NOT stand by him regardless as he stated for those with a longer memory. She ignored her best best friends pleas for help when she was being stalked, sacked her bar maid over a rape allegation because she had, had a fling with the accused, to name just a few. :mad::mad:
American's are more shoot first and ask questions later, were much more about getting information.
I agree with you RonSwanson. Snipers may be trained to shoot to kill, but the US are different to the UK because of the level of crime and the level of seriousness of the crimes. I think here, if we can put them down by just disarming them, they will do so. Yes Brendan may have aimed a gun, but I am sure the sniper knew exactly where to aim without incurring death.
I do see what people are saying about Cheryl but I really don't think their exits could have been any better. I was in tears watching it yesterday and I watched in on C4 again, cried again, and wondered why I'd bothered. I was crying again at the start of this episode and did not expect that twist. I said to my boyfriend "OMFG HE'S ALIVE" ... 5 minutes later he's like.. how come you've stopped crying? I was like.... "He's alive I told you!! "
The look he gave me....
But so glad they've left it open for a return. They make that mistake with Warren and I couldn't see them doing it again, I was shocked that they 'killed him off' but didn't expect that.
People saying snipers are trained to kill... I thought it was trained to disarm?
Also regarding Emmett going on to better things, I am sure in a few years (after he's hopefully got jobs lined up that he hopes for, I'm sure he won't struggle with that) if they offer him a return I think he'd consider it... obviously don't know him personally but he appears to have loved playing Brendan and it will have (hopefully) been his big break.
What WAS Brendan's real final line in tonight's E4? What he shouted to Ste when he was being dragged out - something like 'You changed everything, Steven, everything'. Was that it?
Snipers are trained to disarm suspects, unless given specific orders to kill! Entirely realistic, don't know why people moan are moaning about it! Why would they want to kill a suspect?
I am a massive Brendan fan, and while I am pleased the door is left open for a future return, I feel it would have been far more poignant for Brendan to have been shot dead.
I feel it would have had much more effect.
Cheryl ran up saying the gun wasn't loaded after all, so I thought that meant someone else must have shot him.. But that wasn't addressed tonight so have I got my wires crossed?
I am a massive Brendan fan, and while I am pleased the door is left open for a future return, I feel it would have been far more poignant for Brendan to have been shot dead.
I feel it would have had much more effect.
I agree totally.
I appreciate his relationship with Ste as it added a new layer to his complex character, but there was more to BB than his relationship with just one person
There were his relationships with:
Cheryl, Seamus, Warren, Mitzeee, Walker, Joel, Lynsey, to name but a few which I found just as interesting and at times more compelling. (please don't hate me! )
His exit should have been epic - on the scale of no return, but it is what it is!
Well I've been emotionally destroyed this evening. I'm not guna get into the debate of weather it was a good enough ending or not because I think I would have felt the same either way. All I know is that this is the end on an absolute era.
I wouldn't have minded Cheryls final scenes playing out next week though. She was a little over-shadowed
The gun was loaded when Cheryl shot her dad. Then Brendan emptied it of bullets. She found the bullets, realised the gun wasn't on the table anymore, realised Brendan had it, realised he was going to threaten police and get himself shot, so ran up the stairs shouting IT'S NOT LOADED hoping the police would hear and stand down.
This has gotta be the best exit. Not for Ste or anything like that
For him, his childhood and his sisterly relationship I felt. Ste was a very side note it seemed and I liked that affect
The gun was loaded when Cheryl shot her dad. Then Brendan emptied it of bullets. She found the bullets, realised the gun wasn't on the table anymore, realised Brendan had it, realised he was going to threaten police and get himself shot, so ran up the stairs shouting IT'S NOT LOADED hoping the police would hear and stand down.
Oh I see! Wow that explains so much
I wonder why he emptied it though, it's not like he had to shoot
I wondered if he had a gun last night. I actually thought they shot him cus he slammed the door lol
Yeah but in a few months Ste will have forgotten Brendan while he is still rotting in prison. The best thing for their relationship would've been for Brendan to die that way Ste would've had no choice but to move on! Now we get to see Ste give up on Brendan which is actually worse!
I for one was extremely happy with Brendan and Cheryl's exits (E4)!! A perfect way to go!
I've seen too many negative comments online tonight regarding the finale of the trio that was Brendan/Cheryl/Ste. It's ridiculous! (IMO).
Spoilers below!
All Brendan ultimately wanted was peace. Peace for himself. Peace for his loved ones. And he's achieved that!
Cheryl's exit was just beautiful, her smile has been belated but it came out in the end! And if you're not happy with her ending and Brendan's sacrifice then you really didn't appreciate Brendan as a character! His sister was an essential part of his life.
Also, he didn't need to die. Not everyone needs to die for a dramatic exit. BRENDAN IS NOT GOING TO ROT IN PRISON!! There's no reason why he should! He will stay in there with his head held high for he's finally become the man he never thought he'd become!
Emmett Scanlan could do a whole episode with him sat in an empty room and still make it look fascinating, intriguing and downright incredible!
I could go on forever... but I do honestly believe things have worked out well! Though I can see why 'Stendan' fans may be a little upset.
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Yes, my spoiler stated the figures. That ticket is worth £230,000. Not much in London, but in Chester, yes.
I agree with the first two posts Dublin. Though she has been shown in a good light lately, overall Cheryl is a selfish bitch. Dissed Brendan for his antics, though he forgave her time and time again and she DID NOT stand by him regardless as he stated for those with a longer memory. She ignored her best best friends pleas for help when she was being stalked, sacked her bar maid over a rape allegation because she had, had a fling with the accused, to name just a few. :mad::mad:
I agree with you RonSwanson. Snipers may be trained to shoot to kill, but the US are different to the UK because of the level of crime and the level of seriousness of the crimes. I think here, if we can put them down by just disarming them, they will do so. Yes Brendan may have aimed a gun, but I am sure the sniper knew exactly where to aim without incurring death.
Brendan dying is what should've actually happened but I guess they were too scared to really let him go in the end.
Fantastic if that's the case. Really didn't think the best soap character ever created should die.
Agreed. That would have been a fitting exit.
The look he gave me....
But so glad they've left it open for a return. They make that mistake with Warren and I couldn't see them doing it again, I was shocked that they 'killed him off' but didn't expect that.
People saying snipers are trained to kill... I thought it was trained to disarm?
Also regarding Emmett going on to better things, I am sure in a few years (after he's hopefully got jobs lined up that he hopes for, I'm sure he won't struggle with that) if they offer him a return I think he'd consider it... obviously don't know him personally but he appears to have loved playing Brendan and it will have (hopefully) been his big break.
A Brendan return (escape from prison) for Ste's exit in the future wouldn't surprise me now though.
I feel it would have had much more effect.
Isn't that what she danced to when she first appeared in Hollyoaks Later?
I agree totally.
I appreciate his relationship with Ste as it added a new layer to his complex character, but there was more to BB than his relationship with just one person
There were his relationships with:
Cheryl, Seamus, Warren, Mitzeee, Walker, Joel, Lynsey, to name but a few which I found just as interesting and at times more compelling. (please don't hate me!
His exit should have been epic - on the scale of no return, but it is what it is!
I wouldn't have minded Cheryls final scenes playing out next week though. She was a little over-shadowed
For him, his childhood and his sisterly relationship I felt. Ste was a very side note it seemed and I liked that affect
Oh I see! Wow that explains so much
I wonder why he emptied it though, it's not like he had to shoot
I wondered if he had a gun last night. I actually thought they shot him cus he slammed the door lol
I've seen too many negative comments online tonight regarding the finale of the trio that was Brendan/Cheryl/Ste. It's ridiculous! (IMO).
Spoilers below!
Cheryl's exit was just beautiful, her smile has been belated but it came out in the end! And if you're not happy with her ending and Brendan's sacrifice then you really didn't appreciate Brendan as a character! His sister was an essential part of his life.
Also, he didn't need to die. Not everyone needs to die for a dramatic exit. BRENDAN IS NOT GOING TO ROT IN PRISON!! There's no reason why he should! He will stay in there with his head held high for he's finally become the man he never thought he'd become!
Emmett Scanlan could do a whole episode with him sat in an empty room and still make it look fascinating, intriguing and downright incredible!
I could go on forever... but I do honestly believe things have worked out well! Though I can see why 'Stendan' fans may be a little upset.
Now, bring him back for Ste's exit and have him die in Ste's arms and it'll be perfect.