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Eastenders- Does it need a dark and violent story? |
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Eastenders- Does it need a dark and violent story?
i know over the past few years we have have killings beatings ect but is time time Eastenders had some proper dark scenes again?
i would like to see londons gangster scene shown again not as much as 2006 but what if jay or someone ended up getting in too deep and they show his struggle and how dangerous it can be ect Yes you can see we have had dark scenes but what Eastenders use to do well is scary dark gritty violent scenes any thoughts? |
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sounds epic, it'll defo make EE more gripping than what it has been lately
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I think it does. It's hard to take EE seriously right now, so if they really delve into something dark it might claw a bit of credibility back My only worry is that the OFCOM parade would be on the phone in about 4 seconds if they thought there was a case, and that the shocking writing that's been seen in various stories recently would come into play and make the whole thing a bit of a joke.
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Lorraine has already said she plans to create a 'warm, family friendly show' so I don't think so....
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I think it does. It's hard to take EE seriously right now, so if they really delve into something dark it might claw a bit of credibility back My only worry is that the OFCOM parade would be on the phone in about 4 seconds if they thought there was a case, and that the shocking writing that's been seen in various stories recently would come into play and make the whole thing a bit of a joke.
Its social realism and sometimes dark themes is what made it popular it should get back to that. EE rarely does comedy well. |
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Unless it breaks the code so what? The vastly complained about babyswap still saw high viewing figures. The ratings are not down because of that. In the 80s Mary Whitehouse caused a major fuss over EE and it went further then in my view. Little touches like actually topless calendars in the bar then bikini ones and the language was much worse.
Its social realism and sometimes dark themes is what made it popular it should get back to that. EE rarely does comedy well. Quote:
Lorraine has already said she plans to create a 'warm, family friendly show' so I don't think so....
Lorraine should know that EastEnders isn't and never has been a warm and Family show. Yes a little bit of Warmth is good but don't over do it. |
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If this is the case then a New EP is in order
Lorraine should know that EastEnders isn't and never has been a warm and Family show. Yes a little bit of Warmth is good but don't over do it. Quote:
What can you tell us about your overall vision for EastEnders? Are there any particular changes or differences that you'd like the viewers to notice as your episodes continue coming through? That's what she said, so I'm not expecting any hard-hitting storylines tbh. Misery and despair is EastEnders at its best.
"Absolutely. I've been reinjecting the show with love and warmth" |
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Yes, I am in favour of subjecting the masses to a family struggllng with poverty.
Very dark and unglamorous. Let's see how that goes down. |
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That's what she said, so I'm not expecting any hard-hitting storylines tbh. Misery and despair is EastEnders at its best.
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Yes, I am in favour of subjecting the masses to a family struggllng with poverty.
Very dark and unglamorous. Let's see how that goes down. 80s got it right with Lofty in the bedsit and the Fowlers. |
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Yes, I am in favour of subjecting the masses to a family struggllng with poverty.
Very dark and unglamorous. Let's see how that goes down. The Babyswap caused outrage but people couldn't help themseleves from tuning in and the viewing figures saw a nice surge for a few weeks |
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Lorraine has already said she plans to create a '
warm, family friendly show' so I don't think so.... Oh dear god |
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Lorraine has already said she plans to create a 'warm, family friendly show' so I don't think so....
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You mean like the piss poor example we have had with Bianca?
80s got it right with Lofty in the bedsit and the Fowlers. |
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yes the show was at its best when the trevor and mo things were happening
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yes the show was at its best when the trevor and mo things were happening
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yes the show was at its best when the trevor and mo things were happening
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