Options
Why has my opinion on DTC changed so quickly?
Really sorry for the negativity that I'm about to unleash upon you all, but I need to get it off my chest...
You all know that I was one of the pro-DTC fans and I happily said so on here, and didn't want him to leave EE. Now I couldn't care less if he did a runner after a few years just like all the other producers.
After the Lucy reveal, I've just lost all hope in him as an exec. I'm completely fine with Bobby being the killer, I'm interested to see how it will lead. His ideas in 2014 were fine, and his storylining was natural and everything made sense.
But since October when all the major storylines started kicking in, I fear that DTC is finding it hard to balance them all. Storylines don't fade out and fade in naturally, they literally just disappear off of our screens until the next development. Just look at the Lucy storyline for example. It was bumpy, you've got to admit! Nothing happened for for months, then suddenly there was a jewellery box under the tree, suspects were being revealed, Emma died and everything started to unravel on one day. Then it went quiet again until two months later.
And 2015 sounds like it could be DTC's downfall, which almost every producer has. Most recently, Santer had his downfall at the end of his position, Kirkwood's downfall came early, Lorraine was a living downfall... And now it's DTC's time.
I fear that DTC is running out of ideas which is sad because I really had good hopes for him.
You all know that I was one of the pro-DTC fans and I happily said so on here, and didn't want him to leave EE. Now I couldn't care less if he did a runner after a few years just like all the other producers.
After the Lucy reveal, I've just lost all hope in him as an exec. I'm completely fine with Bobby being the killer, I'm interested to see how it will lead. His ideas in 2014 were fine, and his storylining was natural and everything made sense.
But since October when all the major storylines started kicking in, I fear that DTC is finding it hard to balance them all. Storylines don't fade out and fade in naturally, they literally just disappear off of our screens until the next development. Just look at the Lucy storyline for example. It was bumpy, you've got to admit! Nothing happened for for months, then suddenly there was a jewellery box under the tree, suspects were being revealed, Emma died and everything started to unravel on one day. Then it went quiet again until two months later.
And 2015 sounds like it could be DTC's downfall, which almost every producer has. Most recently, Santer had his downfall at the end of his position, Kirkwood's downfall came early, Lorraine was a living downfall... And now it's DTC's time.
I mean, a "who won-it" storyline? Clearly it will be Alfie or Kat who wins the lottery, it seems to be the only way that the couple can get their 'happily ever after'.
I fear that DTC is running out of ideas which is sad because I really had good hopes for him.
0
Comments
Just waiting for someone to comment im sick of you and your endless Digs at DTC,however i agree with you FireGazer
There's no denying the show has been a right bore these last few weeks, but looking at it, I'm excited for a number of upcoming plots:p.
The block storytelling and endless misery has GOT to stop though! Especially the block storytelling. That is probably DTC's weakest points. Tbf though it has worked and the viewing figures have risen in a lot of storyline climaxes, beginnings, etc...
As I have said previously I can't help think there is a lot of wasted potential which bothers me and I hope DTC has plans for these characters - he really should and could have had things in place for the breaks people have taken in filming too. I don't feel hope is lost just yet.
Fire gazer- your spoiler, do we know any more - this is the first I have heard of it.
Edit:- Just seen the spoiler I fear from the way it's worded that this could be
It's not.. Why would Australia take Billy Mitchell
This is what other soaps have that EastEnders doesn't. They have the natural flow of the storylines.
I don't like how DTC pushes aside storylines to allow others to come through, as if there's some sort of limit. How is Kat handling her Calpol addiction? Has Denise stopped drinking? Shouldn't Shirley be searching for her missing son?
DTC is smart, but because he's smart, he shoves his way past the obvious things and goes for all the "clever" opportunities. "That's a great storyline DTC, but how on earth does that work if...?" I'd like to know how his mind works.
Come April, I'm sure it'll kick up a gear
LOL. I don't think so:p
He axed Hetti Bywatter, she's hardly Pam St. Clement. Chill!
EastEnders does need more natural flow and ultimately, I'd like them to stop block storytelling. Too many cast members go missing for weeks, and viewers can lose interest at certain points... Also, it prevents them from SUSTAINING high viewing figures.
The show does benefit from it however. For example, the climax of storylines rate well still: Phil being shot, Linda's rape ordeal reveal, Who killed Lucy?, and others... Not really much to do with the block storytelling, but I don't think it's having a MASSIVE effect on the show, as the storylines are still sparking viewers interest. Storylines such as Ronnie's car crash/Nick's exit storyline starting, Slater fire, and Lucy's death, have also brought in high viewing figures for starting storylines. Emmerdale doesn't do block storytelling, and I know you like Emmerdale, but they fail to bring in high viewers for their big storylines (I'm not slagging it off, but yeah), so natural flow or block storytelling doesn't have a massive effect, but EastEnders could definitely do without it!:p.
It's looking that way. It's been boring filler over the past few weeks.
I'm looking forward to...
Max vs Phil.
Kathy's return.
Ronnie and Richard Blackwood's character.
Dean's comeuppance.
Kat's storyline if done well.
Seeing how Dot copes in prison (Dot man!:().
Sharon's biological father.
Jim's funeral.
Stan's exit.
Should all be good!:p.
I have enjoyed last few weeks too bit yeh definitely loads to look forward too
I've had mixed opinions on it. The past week I haven't payed much attention though...
I much prefer it when the main characters are taking centre stage and the supporting cast are, well supporting!:p.
Too many cast members go missing for weeks on end and I hope this can be improved now. It does let DTC down a bit. Over the next few weeks, it looks like we've got some good stuff coming up, with big cast lists. I'm sure we'll have some big storylines coming up soon. I have doubts about DTC at times, but he isn't thick. He always gives us something IMO and pulls something out the bag. I'm just not very patient haha!:(.
On the other hand it's given me time to warm to characters I had not engaged with before, and has given me excitement to welcome the big guns back soon (Kathy!)
Yep:p
The show don't feel natural
The Carters are only poor, because they're never mixed with other characters enough.
Could you explain why please? I'm just curious...