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Old 09-02-2013, 09:56
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I was surprised! Judging by the spoilers, I assumed her exit was gonna be a complete flop, but it was actually a fantastic send-off and it shows that not all exits need dramatic meaty storylines for it to be good. It was heartfelt and emotional and the writing was on top form Nina has been amazing and I'm going to miss her loads
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Old 09-02-2013, 09:59
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It was really good
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:02
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Was a great episode and a fitting end for her character.
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:03
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It was very emotional, I did cry pretty much the whole way through as it was so sad to see Zainab fighting it but Masood not wanting to be there. I just wondered about the parting words with Masood were she was saying about his subtle was she saying it because she did notice it or only because he had pointed that out earlier in the day. I'm not sure how I feel about the exit because I did ship Masood and Zainab a lot, it could have been better if there was more of a build up between their relationship break down, there were scenes only a month ago where they seemed happy and Masood said lovely things that I thought he meant at the time. I don't know, I don't think I would have been happy with any kind of exit as she was my favourite character.
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:07
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Terrific episode.
One of the best episodes ive seen in a while.
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:07
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The last two episodes were good but the storyline as a whole should have been better and didn't need Ayesha to be involved. The cracks were there in October last year when Zainab left after they fell out over Syed and this exit should have been a continuation of that.
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:12
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Very happy...and sad too!! First time I can actually say that watching EE over CS was an absolute joy, this week!!!

And that saying something, as I'm rooting for Tyrone, but the escape/kidnap plot is ridiculous!!!!!
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:13
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Can someone explain to me what she meant when she said "as if it could have been any other way".
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:17
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The last two episodes were good but the storyline as a whole should have been better and didn't need Ayesha to be involved. The cracks were there in October last year when Zainab left after they fell out over Syed and this exit should have been a continuation of that.
Ayesha was only there to be a catalyst, she wasn't important; a symptom of a bigger problem.
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:18
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I'm just glad she's gone.
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:22
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I did ship Masood and Zainab a lot
Hi, I've heard this saying a lot on here, I ship them but I'm not a 100% sure what it actually means? Does it just mean like or something more?
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:24
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Hi, I've heard this saying a lot on here, I ship them but I'm not a 100% sure what it actually means? Does it just mean like or something more?
It just means two charactes you want to be together romantically.

Some people shipped 'the Doctor and Rose' because they wanted them to be involved romantically.
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:27
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Hi, I've heard this saying a lot on here, I ship them but I'm not a 100% sure what it actually means? Does it just mean like or something more?
Hello, it's basically to endorse a romantic relationship/ to like it
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:32
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It just means two charactes you want to be together romantically.

Some people shipped 'the Doctor and Rose' because they wanted them to be involved romantically.
Hello, it's basically to endorse a romantic relationship/ to like it
Thank you both
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:41
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Ayesha was only there to be a catalyst, she wasn't important; a symptom of a bigger problem.
Syed was an even bigger symptom, a product of tensions in their relationship since he was born, Mas himself said as much back in October when he told Syed he'd been a thorn in their marriage bed from the start but it was Zainab he was aiming most of his anger at because it was Zainab who he felt was the bigger problem.

I just think comparing all that with Ayesha standing naked in a towel is a bit blah for me - a bit too easy.
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Old 09-02-2013, 10:56
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This is the first time I have ever had a tear in my eyes

It was so much sadder when a relationship breaks down like this in a kind of inevitable way and both are sad

Aaaw masood saying goodbye to kamil. . Im gone
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Old 09-02-2013, 11:43
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I've just caught up on the last two episodes and spent a good deal of the time tearing up. I am surprised to say that i think the ending was brilliantly done. Given how the storyline has been over the last few weeks and from reading the spoilers i hadn't expected it to be so good and so emotional. I still think it was a bit rushed, as others have posted if it had been a continuation form last October it would have made more sense and i didnt really like the Ayesha element but thats just my opinion. The last 5 mins of Friday's episode was beautiful and so well acted, i cried my eyes out when they were saying goodbye.
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Old 09-02-2013, 11:47
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I kind of wish there had been more of a build up to it. I also thought it was a shame that she didn't have any good bye with other people in the square e.g. Denise. But having said that I think it was a good ending for her and it's good that it leaves the door open for her. Julia's theme was a nice touch for a character who's had a lot of high profile storylines over the past 5 years.
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Old 09-02-2013, 12:17
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I seem to be the only person that didn't really like it!
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Old 09-02-2013, 12:30
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I seem to be the only person that didn't really like it!
Your not, I can assure you.

I watched it with my jaw dropping. Everything seemed to have been pushed into x2 episodes, but, I guess I should've known this would happen, considering Pats rush exit too.

I couldn't believe what I was watching. Nevermind! On with the Titanic...!:sleep:
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Old 09-02-2013, 12:45
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Hello, it's basically to endorse a romantic relationship/ to like it
Poor JOP, losing all your favourites

I loved Zainab too, so pleased she got Julia's

Never have forgiven TPTB for not giving my all time favourite (Pauline) a Julia's- she deserved a Pauline's Theme
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Old 09-02-2013, 13:22
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I haven't watched Eastenders for months but wasn't going to miss Zainab's exit for the world. She was the only character left that I had any interest in once Christian & Syed departed. Needless to say, I sobbed my way through the final scenes.

I hope Nina won't be away from our screens for too long. She's a fantastic & versatile actress and made Zainab one of Eastenders' most memorable characters.
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Old 09-02-2013, 13:35
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I loved the last two episodes. I was prepared to be ambivalent towards Zee's leaving story as the build up was really bad, but, as Nina Wadia said, all of the Masoods troubles were condensed into two very well written episodes. I preferred Thursday's episode, as the writing was just spot on - Pete Lawson really nailed it, and brought a wonderful tone that EE rarely has these days; it was just about the characters, no plot dictation in sight. The writing for Friday's wasn't as good as Pete Lawson's (but still good), and it was a shame that he didn't get to write both episodes.
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Old 09-02-2013, 15:18
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Poor JOP, losing all your favourites

I loved Zainab too, so pleased she got Julia's

Never have forgiven TPTB for not giving my all time favourite (Pauline) a Julia's- she deserved a Pauline's Theme
I seem to be the kiss of death for characters I must say I love Joey Branning

That was a pain, she honestly deserved a Pauline's theme. They ruined her character and I agreed with Wendy, even though I didn't see the first episode as I wasn't born until 1988 but from watching clips she wouldn't have remarried Arthur was the one. Much like Zainab & Masood whose betting he will marry Bitchesha!! I don't think there is anything in the show for me to watch it anymore. I'II see Monday's but it's going to feel very odd. My only hope is that she comes back when Masood leaves and we get the ending they deserved.
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Old 09-02-2013, 15:20
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It was a good end to an otherwise rubbish storyline. I was sad to see Zainab go but I'm glad she and Masood parted on (more or less) good terms.
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