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Old 11-08-2015, 03:32
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I always thought she was a great bad girl who was meant to rival Charlie Brooks' Janine Butcher on Eastenders.

Kate Ford to over the role and along with Peter Barlow brought Coronation Streets original family back to the forefront.

Some what over the top and being the only character to break Corries "moral code of conduct" two times, Kate gives a decent perfmermance when needed. Her grief for her mother Deirdre Barlow was great and her chemistry with returnee Rob Donovan was great.

However I would like her to have more scenes with her being nicer to Amy Barlow and Simon Barlow. I genuinely think they are the making of her being a long term player on the street. Even a tough approch to Simon would be great with his temper lately. Hopefully Robert Preston (fit!) will flesh out the character. Some actual emotion of killing/murdering Kal Nazir, Maddie Heath and Charlie Stubbs.

I like the fact she gets away with everything though!
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Old 11-08-2015, 03:52
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It is under 3 months ago since she tried to kill Carla in cold blood when Carla had done sod all intentionally to hurt Tracy. Her biggest crimes are murder with intent, 2 manslaughter charges and an attempted murder charge. Those are just the massive things, she's done business with stolen goods, lied about being pregnant, lied about how she lost her baby, manipulated so many people and just doesn't really care about anyone else aside from what they can do to help her

It's hard to care for a character who should be serving a life sentence and is generally a horrible human being.
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Old 11-08-2015, 04:00
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It is under 3 months ago since she tried to kill Carla in cold blood when Carla had done sod all intentionally to hurt Tracy. Her biggest crimes are murder with intent, 2 manslaughter charges and an attempted murder charge. Those are just the massive things, she's done business with stolen goods, lied about being pregnant, lied about how she lost her baby, manipulated so many people and just doesn't really care about anyone else aside from what they can do to help her

It's hard to cae for a character who should be serving a life sentence and is generally a horrible human being.
Getting away with 15 years inside should have changed her. She didn't attempt a murder and Carla wasn't hurt. Don't forget poor Gail Rodwell.
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Old 11-08-2015, 04:18
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I like Tracy a lot now, Blackburn has added a lot of depth to her character and changed her from the one dimensional villain she once was. And has actually added emotion and feelings to her.
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Old 11-08-2015, 07:31
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Last evenings interaction between Ken, Tracy and Amy was brilliantly written, directed and acted. Amy is an amazing young actress, a pleasure to watch. Tracy is showing more depth to her character, but I think Robert is a mistake, he just doesn't seem to fit in.
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Old 11-08-2015, 08:04
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Just cannot stand her. Nasty and vile for no reason gets very wearying at times. I switched off last night from the Tracy show.
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Old 11-08-2015, 10:25
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I'm loving Tracy right now and Kate Ford has been brilliant lately. Loved last nights 2 parter, nice to have a break from the dreadful Callum too.
I like Tracy and Amys relationship now, and i'm enjoying Robert.
I'm almost annoyed she did start the fire as i'm sure it will all come out soon.
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Old 11-08-2015, 10:37
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Just cannot stand her. Nasty and vile for no reason gets very wearying at times. I switched off last night from the Tracy show.
I agree completely!! She has been totally one dimensional for so long now that I find it impossible to believe her sudden change in personality!! Maybe if he'd built it up right from the Rob business last year but no, until a fortnight ago she was still the same heartless, manipulative bitch absolving herself of blame for the fire & putting it onto Carla ( who herself is currently in the middle of a pretty bizarre character change)!! I just didn't buy her sudden attack of contrite remorse & her 'tears' of guilt & self loathing last night, it just isn't Tracy!!
The whole thing stinks of yet another Blackburn miracle character change just to suit whatever story he's dreamed up!! 'Overnight redemption Tracy' just doesn't work for me I'm sfraid!!
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Old 11-08-2015, 11:12
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It's an insult to Janine to compare them.
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Old 11-08-2015, 11:31
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Still can't act.
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Old 11-08-2015, 11:38
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She is a poor man's Janine.
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Old 11-08-2015, 11:44
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She is a poor man's Janine.
Typical of this Tory Government.

London gets Janine, the North gets Tracy Barlow.
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Old 11-08-2015, 12:01
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I love Tracy even when she is being wicked though I do prefer the more caring emotional side of her..it will be interesting to see her reactions when Rob returns...a great character played by a good actress..
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Old 11-08-2015, 12:03
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At this moment in time, I'd say no but maybe I'll get used to nice Tracy eventually. Like notdebbiedingle, I feel like she's been such a cow for so long, it's hard to see her any other way. They've done a good job moving Zeedan from Mr Surly to a somewhat mature man but he hasn't got anything like the previous that Tracy has. It might be for the best just to keep her a villain, like Nasty Nick from EE and bring her back intermittently.

Plus, Robert's bound to cheat again which will surely send Tracy off the rails once more. I wouldn't be surprised if it happened before Christmas.
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Old 11-08-2015, 12:38
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Dreadful acting last week, in my opinion.
She doesn't even know how to cry!
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Old 11-08-2015, 14:04
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At this moment in time, I'd say no but maybe I'll get used to nice Tracy eventually. Like notdebbiedingle, I feel like she's been such a cow for so long, it's hard to see her any other way. They've done a good job moving Zeedan from Mr Surly to a somewhat mature man but he hasn't got anything like the previous that Tracy has. It might be for the best just to keep her a villain, like Nasty Nick from EE and bring her back intermittently.

Plus, Robert's bound to cheat again which will surely send Tracy off the rails once more. I wouldn't be surprised if it happened before Christmas.
Im hoping Robert wont be as easy as he looks, her second Rob now haha!

I thought Zeedan would be gay, doesnt seem to have much romantic interest.
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Old 11-08-2015, 17:59
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Dreadful acting last week, in my opinion.
She doesn't even know how to cry!
I think her acting has been dreadful since 2002.

notdebbiedingle summed up my opinion of Tracy, very well.
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