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EE - What type of storylines do you prefer?


View Poll Results: What type of storylines do you prefer?
Sensational 12 21.82%
Thought Provoking 36 65.45%
Issue based 27 49.09%
Comical 10 18.18%
Dramatic 37 67.27%
Happy 15 27.27%
Realistic 33 60.00%
Surreal 3 5.45%
Stunt based 6 10.91%
Romantic 6 10.91%
Other (please state) 3 5.45%
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Old 10-10-2016, 17:43
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Question is in the title, poll to follow
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Old 10-10-2016, 17:48
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Kind of wish I had added character driven as an option now, oh well too late
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Old 10-10-2016, 17:49
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Thought provoking, realistic and Dramatic. Hate stunts and sensationalism. EE does not need to do those type of stories.
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Old 10-10-2016, 17:52
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Thought provoking, realistic and Dramatic. Hate stunts and sensationalism. EE does not need to do those type of stories.
That's what I opted for too
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Old 10-10-2016, 18:11
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I went for thought provoking, issue based and dramatic.
Noone can match Eastenders for issue led storylines imo.
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Old 10-10-2016, 18:21
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I love sensationalism. I know it isn't well liked on here but i do love it. One of the main reasons why i love the US soaps a lot. But i don't like pure sensationalism all the way

I do like drama, issue led, realism and thought provoking

I hate comedic storytelling with a passion. And stunts are just a lame way to grab ratings and gain tabloid attention.
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Old 10-10-2016, 18:22
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Thought Provoking, Character Driven, Dramatic and Realistic. Also Simplicity like we've seen the past few weeks.
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Old 10-10-2016, 18:30
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I'd have liked to have added romantic to mine because on the rare occasion they get it right and there is real chemistry it's a treat. Unfortunately most couples are just thrown together for convenience. When was the last time we got a Kat and Alfie love story that we could all get behind. Mind you I'd settle for the sizzling sexual chemistry between Denise and Kush.😊
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Old 10-10-2016, 18:31
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Kind of wish I had added character driven as an option now, oh well too late
Yes would have chosen that but chose thought provoking instead
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Old 10-10-2016, 18:33
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I voted for thought provoking, realistic and dramatic but honestly everything on that list is needed, it just has to be used in the right amounts.
I don't want non stop comedy and silly plots. That's not why I watch these types of programmes, however a little comedy used sparsely throughout is refreshing.
I don't want a stunt every week like Hollyoaks had between the end of 2013-2015 because they're supposed to be special and out of the ordinary. One massive stunt every two years or so is needed imo.
I love sensationalism too unlike the majority of people here. Janine, Brendan Brady, Mitzeee, Michael Moon and now the Whites in Emmerdale are all such ott and sensationalist characters but they're my absolute favourites. A few sensationalist plots and characters mixing with the more normal residents is a lot of fun. However ( I'm picking on HO again and to a lesser extent Dtc Eastenders) too much can make them feel less special.
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Old 10-10-2016, 18:38
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I went for thought provoking, issue based and dramatic.
Noone can match Eastenders for issue led storylines imo.
I totes agree

I'd have liked to have added romantic to mine because on the rare occasion they get it right and there is real chemistry it's a treat. Unfortunately most couples are just thrown together for convenience. When was the last time we got a Kat and Alfie love story that we could all get behind. Mind you I'd settle for the sizzling sexual chemistry between Denise and Kush.😊
Johven all the way Val

Yeah actually thinking about it a nice romantic story would be good over the winter months.

Yes would have chosen that but chose thought provoking instead
I only thought of it after I had created the poll. But there is an "Other" option fortunately
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Old 10-10-2016, 18:38
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Great idea for a thread, Scrabs! I voted for thought-provoking and dramatic but like Louis_Brady says, all are needed in certain amounts. I'd have also added 'Dark' to the list; I love it when soaps push boundaries.
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Old 10-10-2016, 18:42
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Great idea for a thread, Scrabs! I voted for thought-provoking and dramatic but like Louis_Brady says, all are needed in certain amounts. I'd have also added 'Dark' to the list; I love it when soaps push boundaries.
Thanks.

Ooo that's another good one.
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Old 10-10-2016, 19:05
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I think in a soap it's best to have a good mixture.
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Old 10-10-2016, 19:07
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Considering how many love Dead Kathy being back why has no one voted surreal 😮
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Old 10-10-2016, 19:13
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A mix of all them.
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Old 10-10-2016, 19:14
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Considering how many love Dead Kathy being back why has no one voted surreal 😮
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Old 10-10-2016, 19:27
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Thought-provoking, dramatic and realistic. Romantic plots can be nice sometimes and a bit of sensationalism is fine but comedy and stunts are usually a dud.
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Old 10-10-2016, 19:41
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Sensational, thought provoking, issue based, dramatic, realistic and a bit of stunt based
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Old 10-10-2016, 19:49
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I think in a soap it's best to have a good mixture.
This in spades.

If they only did one type of storyline, it would either be boring, too much like Hollyoaks, too surreal etc.
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Old 10-10-2016, 19:52
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I went for issue based and dramatic, but 'kitchen sink' would've been my choice if listed.
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Old 10-10-2016, 20:04
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Good ones!
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Old 10-10-2016, 21:02
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Well that'sa given
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Old 10-10-2016, 21:08
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Well that'sa given


To expand on my point if it's well written and acted any type of storyline is a winner.

Kat/Zoe, and Den's return were sensationalist but for me beautifully executed. Shabnam's miscarriage and Little Mo's domestic abuse were issue based and I felt the same. Shirley/Mick and Kathy's return were sensationalism but poorly done, Tina's domestic abuse was issue based but it felt like a dud.
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Old 10-10-2016, 21:09
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let's get some eastend crooks back like in the good old days
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