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Old 20-10-2012, 19:25
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watching the whole ester bullying plot im wondering weather there heading towards suicide,

while i love ester and would love her to have a happy ending and think suicde is a horrible and devasting thing and awful way to end a life ,

imagine the dramatic tv and issues that would rise if a young innocent character like her was bullied to suicide, it would raise an issue which where seeing alot these days of exactly what bullying can do

also the show could explore the aftermath how it affects familys of the victim and also explore the culpripts maddie sinead and ruby trial ect and how there family deal with what there children had done

any thoughts?
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Old 20-10-2012, 19:28
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I was actually thinking if HO were going to do this as well. I hope not - the way Esther is being written at the moment seems to be showing that she is willing to stand up for herself, but I suppose that could easily change. It's a really interesting storyline at the moment.
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Old 20-10-2012, 19:49
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I would prefer them to do a self harm storyline as it has been years since Lisa Hunter and there are newer viewers who wouldn't remember it before. Esther reminds me of a young Lisa in a lot of ways. It is a pity Steph isn't still around if they did that, given she was the main instigator in Lisa's bullying in much the same way Maddie and Sinead are bullying Esther. I wonder how Steph would have felt seeing her niece treated the way Steph herself had treated someone and the lengths they went to because of it.
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Old 20-10-2012, 19:49
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From what the spoilers are indicating the bullying worsened sadly! It's incredibly hard to watch but there is a rumour going around that she will commit suicide and
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I love Esther so hope she does the right thing and the bullies get there commuppence!
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Old 20-10-2012, 20:03
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I think it would be a bold move by HO and they've always done well with groundbreaking storylines . I think I'd prefer a suicide attempt, with Esther then turning her life around, as its a more positive message for those in the same situation.
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Old 20-10-2012, 20:05
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I think it would be a bold move by HO and they've always done well with groundbreaking storylines . I think I'd prefer a suicide attempt, with Esther then turning her life around, as its a more positive message for those in the same situation.

the only problem with that would be they tried that with doug one minute theres amazing limbo episode of him leaving the love of his life behind the next days hes fine and the next thing we know hes gay
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Old 20-10-2012, 20:06
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I really like Esther. I hope it's a failed suicide attempt
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Old 20-10-2012, 20:08
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I really like Esther. I hope it's a failed suicide attempt

thats the thing though i like her too in character terms it be awful but in story terms and the impact it would have on hollyoaks could be massive
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Old 20-10-2012, 20:30
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I think it would be a bold move by HO and they've always done well with groundbreaking storylines . I think I'd prefer a suicide attempt, with Esther then turning her life around, as its a more positive message for those in the same situation.
I think that Esther may attempt suicide..I don't think the producers would have the nerve to have her succeed, as they will need to show her bullies getting their comeuppance at some point (this had better be good, and, in Maddie's case, very painful).
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Old 20-10-2012, 20:32
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I think attempted suicide is where the story is heading... I feel so bad for Esther.
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Old 20-10-2012, 20:42
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I keep getting a feeling that maybe Esther joins one of those internet suicide forums that you read about in the papers...
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Old 20-10-2012, 20:44
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Yes, I think it would be a way to go to show the effects of bullying considering the recent news of cyber bullying I'd think its a relevant issue to cover but I hope they also show the bullies get their comeuppances or the consequences of their actions.
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Old 20-10-2012, 20:48
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I really like Esther. I hope it's a failed suicide attempt
This basically.

They won't kill Esther off (I hope) but they're certainly going to push her to breaking point.
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Old 20-10-2012, 20:59
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I'd hate her to attempt suicide because I love her but I would be interested to see the reaction of the others if she did, especially her so called friend Ruby!
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Old 20-10-2012, 21:35
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I'd rather see attempted suicide. They need to do a decent aftermath. So many on Hollyoaks have been over in a couple of episodes, with the person virtually back to normal.
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Old 20-10-2012, 21:40
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I'd rather see attempted suicide. They need to do a decent aftermath. So many on Hollyoaks have been over in a couple of episodes, with the person virtually back to normal.
I agree with this:
I can just imagine HO doing a great scene (IF) she attempts suicide, then forgetting all about it the next week and having everyone be happy and friends, which would completely ruin the whole point of the whole storyline.

HO do have a track record for this
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Old 20-10-2012, 22:08
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If she attempts suicide then I hope when Ruby's part in the bullying comes out Jack and Frankie boot her out. I mean isn't she only living with them because Esther convinced them to let her stay on with them? I also hope Sinead is brought down a few million pegs. I've just been trying to catch up on episodes on 4od and in some ways Sinead seems worse than the other two.
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Old 20-10-2012, 22:09
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I keep getting a feeling that maybe Esther joins one of those internet suicide forums that you read about in the papers...
Yes! I thought the same!
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Old 20-10-2012, 22:13
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If she attempts suicide then I hope when Ruby's part in the bullying comes out Jack and Frankie boot her out. I mean isn't she only living with them because Esther convinced them to let her stay on with them? I also hope Sinead is brought down a few million pegs. I've just been trying to catch up on episodes on 4od and in some ways Sinead seems worse than the other two.
I really, really dislike Sinead. Shes rather vile.
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Old 20-10-2012, 22:25
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Yes! I thought the same!
I thought I was the only one who thought that! I think hollyoaks could pull it off as long as they make the aftermath carry on for longer than a week!

I also have a slight feeling that whoever the actual producer is seems to be putting more of an emphasis on the younger teens (Lacey, Esther, Dylan, Phoebe) and I welcome that
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Old 20-10-2012, 22:32
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It should end in ATTEMPTED suicide if that is where the SL is heading however I don't believe that Esther is done as a character in HO and I think it would be criminally to have her die when she has more to give as a actress and also with more interesting SLs to be created for her.

And I'd also like to see her friendships with Phoebe and possible Lacey grow and her and Ruby get back to some sort of decent friendship but better than it was before.
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Old 20-10-2012, 22:36
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If she attempts suicide then I hope when Ruby's part in the bullying comes out Jack and Frankie boot her out. I mean isn't she only living with them because Esther convinced them to let her stay on with them? I also hope Sinead is brought down a few million pegs. I've just been trying to catch up on episodes on 4od and in some ways Sinead seems worse than the other two.
Agreed 100%

Maddie needs to suffer the most though. Where is Silas when you need him!
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Old 20-10-2012, 23:16
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I really like Esther and feel so sorry for her. I know its mean to say but I would want it to be an attempted suicide (surviving), I dont want her to die. Lets hope the writers do this SL justice and show Esther recovering from the bullying etc.
I hope the bitches die, for me that is proper comeuppance for these three. I hate all of them with a passion.
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Old 20-10-2012, 23:31
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I really like Esther and feel so sorry for her. I know its mean to say but I would want it to be an attempted suicide (surviving), I dont want her to die. Lets hope the writers do this SL justice and show Esther recovering from the bullying etc.
I hope the bitches die, for me that is proper comeuppance for these three. I hate all of them with a passion.

thing is i like ester too but could you imagine the impact her suicide would have on the village and the culprits

i think it should ramp up to maddie being a super bitch and making sinead and ruby doing things too showing no remorse herself as maddie tortures ester and plays with her mind even framing her leading her too do it

thing is i like ester too but could you imagine the impact her suicide would have on the village and the culprits

what if ester wrote a note about everything that happend but we dont hear it at first as the girls are arrested for there part in the cyber bullying and suicide

as there family comes to terms what there children have done the court case finally arrives as the letter is read out we hear esters voice stating all the things they did to her as sinead and ruby break down as they realise what they do maddie stands there worried as each of the girls are sentenced maddie finaly breaks down after being sent away with the other two on suspended senences

the story could spam over a month or two
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Old 20-10-2012, 23:45
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That note idea would be very chilling and emotional. If they go with the attempted suicide SL, I do hope it has impact on everyone in the village (Silas on the loose hasnt, Riley murderer on the loose hasnt). I hope its handle better than Doug attempted suicide SL.

Yes the bullies need to realise what they've done and truly regret it as well as get a comeuppance.
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