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The downfall of the Carters? *Spoilers* |
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The downfall of the Carters? *Spoilers*
I know my opinion might be in minority but I really believe DTC latest storyline is going to ruin his greatest creation - The Carters.
The planned rape storyline involving Linda and Dean has the potential to ruin the whole family dynamics. What people love about the Carters is because in many ways they are very much alike the Beales and Fowlers. They are close but dysfunctional, they had a family connection that everyone longs for yet they have problems like the rest of us, that's why people like to watch them, they were NORMAL. Dean forcing himself on Linda is as damaging as it would be if Ian had forced himself on Pauline, DTC is changing the Carter dynamics forever, and the change will never be able to be reversed. Deans time on the show is now limited and the viewers will never get what they long for, which is Dean and Shirley reunion. Where Dean finally forgives his Mum. I think a rape storyline is a important story but to do it within characters from your strongest family is soap suicide. |
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They arent a normal family. They are only normal in a soap context.
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I'm all for it. This type of storyline is what EE was created to be about.
Dean is a rubbish character anyway who always had a limited shelf life. This story will give Kellie Bright her chance to shine and she will. Hopefully come award season she takes them all. Dean has also never really been normal. He has always had a troubled relationship with females. He even tried to drug Stacey for sex lets not forget. Dean's behaviour since his return has also been anything but normal. He is a disturbed man and this was always the end game. I think the dynamics will be brilliant. Aside from Kellie this will also give Linda Henry some great scenes, will Shirley blame herself for the way Dean turned out? will she support him or will she turn her back for good? It also opens up the door for a possible Carly return if there is a trial. I actually can't wait. For once the Carter's are getting a real storyline and not a load of repetitive nonsense where they sit around a table eating tifle. |
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I'm really on the fence about this. I'm not sure.
I am interested to see the reactions of Shirley and Stan. A possible Carly return would be good |
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I am for it, EE is going back to be gritty again.
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I'm all for it. Rape is still a huge issue in society and EastEnders are the best soap when it comes to raising awareness, you just have to look at Stacey's bipolar storyline to realise this. This storyline will help EastEnders continue on its path to become a darker, grittier show once more.
As for it changing the Carter dynamic, I'm all for it if it puts an end to the silly karaoke scenes. Rape affects lives, and this story will show that. They've already touched upon family rape before, with Kat and Harry and Ronnie and Archie, so this is nothing knew and hardly soap suicide. |
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I'm sure people are only against this story because they fancy Matt!! well boo hoo. I hope Dean kills himself so there is never anyway back for him. People are acting like Matt is the greatest actor EastEnders ever had and his character one of the best when both are mediocre at best.
Like DTC said, EE is NOT a warm bath. If you want happy families then go watch The Waltons. I'm sure some Sky channel will still show it if you look hard enough. |
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I'm shocked people have actually voted "No". This show has been without decent storylines for three years before DTC came and took over as EP. Gritty plots like this rape storyline is what EE does best - not like that rubbish excuse of a rape storyline in HO where the aftermath has not been touched on for months. I think both Kellie and Matt will shine when the scenes air this autumn. It definitely is looking to be an explosive Christmas for the Carters with the Shirley secret and rape reveal.
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I'm shocked people have actually voted "No". This show has been without decent storylines for three years before DTC came and took over as EP. Gritty plots like this rape storyline is what EE does best - not like that rubbish excuse of a rape storyline in HO where the aftermath has not been touched on for months. I think both Kellie and Matt will shine when the scenes air this autumn. It definitely is looking to be an explosive Christmas for the Carters with the Shirley secret and rape reveal.
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I actually can't wait. For once the Carter's are getting a real storyline and not a load of repetitive nonsense where they sit around a table eating tifle.
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As for it changing the Carter dynamic, I'm all for it if it puts an end to the silly karaoke scenes. Rape affects lives, and this story will show that. They've already touched upon family rape before, with Kat and Harry and Ronnie and Archie, so this is nothing knew and hardly soap suicide. |
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I'm shocked people have actually voted "No". This show has been without decent storylines for three years before DTC came and took over as EP. Gritty plots like this rape storyline is what EE does best - not like that rubbish excuse of a rape storyline in HO where the aftermath has not been touched on for months. I think both Kellie and Matt will shine when the scenes air this autumn. It definitely is looking to be an explosive Christmas for the Carters with the Shirley secret and rape reveal.
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Perhaps Lorraine Newman should return if people want love and warmth and stories about missing ham instead of real emotional tales such as rape.
I've come to the conclusion there is no pleasing some EE fans. They want one thing, then when they get it they moan about it. |
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There's no pleasing some people. They moan because the show isn't gritty enough, then when a gritty storyline is announced they moan because it's too gritty.
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My problem is rape storylines have been covered again and again in EastEnders. I get that rape is a horrendous regular occurrence that happens in everyday life, but there is several issue based storylines that EastEnders hasn't tackled. Why cover old ground?
I'm not counting the Whitney storyline as while that was rape it was a different type of plot. |
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I'm very much for it. If ever a family needed shaking up it's the Carters.
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I'm reserving judgement.
It could be quite a powerful story if done properly. I don't want it to be a long kept secret, though. I think Linda would turn around and tell someone - possibly Nancy - straight away. I don't want months of tense looks at the dinner table as Mick becomes best friends with Dean. That's all been done before. |
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For it, as it will mean the end of that piece of timber.
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I've come to the conclusion there is no pleasing some EE fans. They want one thing, then when they get it they moan about it.
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I'm for it - The Carters need a bloody good shakeup, the dynamics between them are all a bit safe and pedestrian at the moment. Eastenders is at its best when it takes these family units, tears them apart in some big way, then explores how to put them back together again.
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I'm for it - The Carters need a bloody good shakeup, the dynamics between them are all a bit safe and pedestrian at the moment. Eastenders is at its best when it takes these family units, tears them apart in some big way, then explores how to put them back together again.
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Deans time on the show is now limited and the viewers will never get what they long for, which is Dean and Shirley reunion. Where Dean finally forgives his Mum.
Something explosive had to happen to The Carters eventually so it might as well be this storyline. Watching them go through the happy clappy motions every episode has become boring. |
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I am for it, EE is going back to be gritty again.
I understand I may be a minority for feeling this way, I genuinely believe DTC is making a mistake with his most popular family. If the rapist was Ian, that would be a different story. That storyline would actually be believable, Ian is a friend of the family so is in a position to get close to Linda, Linda is his type and Ian is a sexual predator. They wouldn't do that to boring old Ian because it would be the end of his character. The only reason why they are doing this storyline is because they cant think of any other purpose for Linda Carter. A good character should not be sacrificed for the sake of saving another. |
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Perhaps Lorraine Newman should return if people want love and warmth and stories about missing ham instead of real emotional tales such as rape.
I've come to the conclusion there is no pleasing some EE fans. They want one thing, then when they get it they moan about it. I don't want to go back to tales of missing ham or random comedy snake plots that served to be the highlight of the week. I also think EE is made for telling stories like this. But, the reason I voted no (and it has zero to do with Matt's looks - yet another sweeping judgement) is simply b/c I think they could have taken Dean down a different path. I think this writes him into a corner, and will eventually leave Shirley alone again (probably why they made her Mick's mum, but really she's just an add-on to Mick's family, and will eventually be the random aunt/grandmother hanging about). I've not liked the Dean/Linda story anyway, and I feel it's been poorly written so far; I also think the real story has always been between Dean/Shirley, and that's never really going to get the closure it needs (her owning her mistakes and them moving forward). Plus, the Carters are buckling under all the secrets anyway (which are pretty top heavy and unevenly spread out throughout the family): Shirley being Mick's mother, Dean sexually harassing Linda, Mick & Linda not really being married, Aunt Babe and her mystery house guest who is mostly likely Sylvie Carter... now, Dean rapes Linda. Is this going to be a story than changes the family for the better, or yet another plot that adds to their other stories and secrets? I think this is what I'm most concerned about. |
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I'm for it - The Carters need a bloody good shakeup, the dynamics between them are all a bit safe and pedestrian at the moment. Eastenders is at its best when it takes these family units, tears them apart in some big way, then explores how to put them back together again.
The Carters have enough going on:- The Carters mother introduction and Aunt Babes deceit Shirley been revealed as Micks mum |
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I'm for it. It's this kind of drama that EE excels at, and has been lacking on the show for quite some time. It's gritty kitchen sink drama at it's core. Kellie Bright is a terrific actress and will do the storyline justice, I'm sure.
EastEnders, when it's bad it's really bad but when it's good, it knocks out all the competition. I hope this storyline (as well as others to come) makes the show unmissable television once more. |
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My problem is rape storylines have been covered again and again in EastEnders. I get that rape is a horrendous regular occurrence that happens in everyday life, but there is several issue based storylines that EastEnders hasn't tackled. Why cover old ground?
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