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Old 22-09-2015, 20:37
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Tonight's court scenes were amazing. I think the whole of Max's characterisation was tonight summed up. It was brilliant.

Now it's been spelt out, could and should we see a new Max emerge?
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Old 22-09-2015, 20:39
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I agree its the first time I have come close to liking Max for a very very long time. I still think hes a one dimensional tosser sometimes but he could come back refreshed.
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Old 22-09-2015, 20:42
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I think that's why he'll leave for the year
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Old 22-09-2015, 20:47
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Tonight's court scenes were amazing. I think the whole of Max's characterisation was tonight summed up. It was brilliant.

Now it's been spelt out, could and should we see a new Max emerge?
I agree.

Can't help feeling sorry for the poor guy. For all that he rebounds, cheats etc his heart is in the right place.
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Old 22-09-2015, 20:47
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Jake Wood was fantastic tonight! His scenes were the absolute best.

I hope EE lets Max develop as a character when Jake returns from his break.
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Old 22-09-2015, 20:49
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I agree.

Can't help feeling sorry for the poor guy. For all that he rebounds, cheats etc his heart is in the right place.
I agree. He is a nice guy underneath it all.
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Old 22-09-2015, 20:54
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I agree. He is a nice guy underneath it all.
His song is Shakiras "underneath your clothes"
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Old 22-09-2015, 23:19
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Yeah, great writing tonight and great acting from Jake. Really puts Max's behaviour over the years in another light.
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Old 22-09-2015, 23:29
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Jake Wood was brilliant tonight.
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Old 22-09-2015, 23:35
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I enjoyed tonight. It was like they were showing Max to be a scared little boy who just wants to be loved, I also felt they showed a side to max which was touched on when he first came into the show in 2006, I don't think for a second max is a bad guy, but I also think he has an edge to him which is why he has lasted so long in the show. He is a modern day legend!
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Old 22-09-2015, 23:38
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The next time he has sex with somebody you will all be calling him a disgusting pig and be wondering why women even like him

Regardless, I have always liked Max. His portion of the branning family were always great to watch. I genuinely would have liked Max and Tanya to end up together but it's a bit difficult when actors move on from the show.
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Old 22-09-2015, 23:41
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GivS Max some depth too
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Old 22-09-2015, 23:56
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I am hoping he will get the help he needs while he is away (Max, that is, not Jake!!) and comes back a better, stronger person.

Jake was brilliant in the Court scenes, his tears seemed so real. Go NuMax!!
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Old 23-09-2015, 00:04
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Great performance from Jake. One of the most realistic crying scenes I've seen in a soap.
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Old 23-09-2015, 00:06
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Jake smashed it tonight
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Old 23-09-2015, 00:17
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I was just about to say the same thing. One thing that I love about eastenders is when they dwelve into a character and it's just brilliant..
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Old 23-09-2015, 00:36
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Great performance from Jake. One of the most realistic crying scenes I've seen in a soap.
Indeed, Jake's a great crier but also plays the loss and deep sensitivity of Max really well. He genuinely cares about the character as well, in every interview he always goes into the complexity and talks about everything that was summed up tonight. It's great Max'll be given a year to refresh and come back stronger, it reminds me of Kat's rock-bottom moment in the nunnery when she rebuilt her life and turned things
around. Amazing performance from Jake!
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Old 23-09-2015, 01:16
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I'm not a fan of either Max or Jake at all, both were much better than usual tonight. Max bordered on likeable, something I've never found him to be before.
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Old 23-09-2015, 01:50
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I completely agree. Marcus summed up Max in a way I don't think anyone else has before. There was never really any reason to feel sympathy for him or try to understand him but when Marcus put all the pieces together it really made me feel for him and understand why he's the way he is. Brilliantly acted by Jake Wood tonight.
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Old 23-09-2015, 08:31
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Hopefully he comes back a darker character, more story potential
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Old 23-09-2015, 19:11
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Hopefully he comes back a darker character, more story potential
Definitely, and that can happen with either trial outcome.
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Old 23-09-2015, 21:53
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Max is a saint compared to most on the square.

Yes he cheats but we now understand the psychological reasons for that - and just who is not a cheat on the square anyway (apart from Mick and Linda)?

He is not a violent scumbag thug (the Philth), a murderer (Ronnie, Lady Gaga) or a rapist (Dean) and his heart is always in the right place deep down.

He has not covered up murders or bullied people either.

He deeply loves his daughters and is prepared to spend life in prison to protect them.

TPTB will never allow it but I want him to get revenge on Mitchell and then become a very successful man.

I am with him 100%.
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Old 23-09-2015, 22:16
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Max shouldn't ever forgive Abi for what she did. He should just "say screw all of you" in the end. The only family member he should have time for is Oscar. Even Tanya didn't come through for him. Because despite their rocky marriage, I genuinely don't think she hates him. They had that long conversation during the live week and all that. So much for that.

Jack, Suzy or April couldn't be arsed to support him. Carol and Lauren turned on him for no apparent reason.

DTC has turned him into the single most sympathetic character (perhaps next to Shabnam) on the Square.
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Old 23-09-2015, 23:06
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Max shouldn't ever forgive Abi for what she did. He should just "say screw all of you" in the end. The only family member he should have time for is Oscar. Even Tanya didn't come through for him. Because despite their rocky marriage, I genuinely don't think she hates him. They had that long conversation during the live week and all that. So much for that.

Jack, Suzy or April couldn't be arsed to support him. Carol and Lauren turned on him for no apparent reason.

DTC has turned him into the single most sympathetic character (perhaps next to Shabnam) on the Square.
Suzy & April have not been mentioned on the show for years. The Brannings with the exception of Dot, Cora & Abi are now just a three as Lauren & Max are not returning to next year and Carol leaves very soon and most likely for good this time.

Remember when they were the dominant family on the Square?
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Old 23-09-2015, 23:14
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Max should return Rich and with scores to settle,.
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