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Old 19-10-2016, 16:51
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http://metro.co.uk/2016/10/19/why-ea...-show-6201690/

I saw someone post this on some other thread but I thought it should be showed to others. It explains the transition EastEnders is going through and that there is Drama on the way.
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Old 19-10-2016, 17:20
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I just think it sums up what's to come.
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Old 19-10-2016, 17:26
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I found that an excellent read
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Old 19-10-2016, 17:35
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A few of us have aired similar views on here quite recently, but yes it is a good article. Wallo Mr Slug should be proud, most soap articles these days have nicked all their stuff on Twitter. It was refreshing to read a well thought out article for a change.
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Old 19-10-2016, 17:37
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A few of us have aired similar views on here quite recently, but yes it is a good article. Wallo Mr Slug should be proud, most soap articles these days have nicked all their stuff on Twitter. It was refreshing to read a well thought out article for a change.
Agreed.
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Old 19-10-2016, 17:39
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What an amazing article that is! Such a good read and agreed with every word of it

What I find funny is that those who find it boring seem to coincidentally forget the viewing figures have gone up in recent weeks. (Apparently last night's EE beat Emmerdale ratings wise, considering the latter has a huge week going on).
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Old 19-10-2016, 18:06
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Well written article and I agree with most of it. I'm enjoying the richer character interactions and character driven plots that bring out the best in the actors and characters IMO. Yes its true that stunts, chaos and shock events can bring in viewers and create good drama, it is far more effective if it contrasts these types of stories and features characters we care about.
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Old 19-10-2016, 18:08
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Personally I agree with some people, the last couple of nights have been dull compared to last week. But the quality of the writing makes me compelled to watch and enjoy the episode regardless. I'm so excited for when SOC's work properly kicks off in he next few weeks.
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Old 19-10-2016, 18:12
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Well said Wallo man 😀 Good read that was and put what me and a few others have been saying on various threads in a more orderly and dare I say eloquent way 😀
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Old 19-10-2016, 18:14
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Interesting that Kate Oates appears to be taking a similar approach at Corrie given her propensity for stunts etc
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Old 19-10-2016, 18:22
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http://metro.co.uk/2016/10/19/why-ea...-show-6201690/

I saw someone post this on some other thread but I thought it should be showed to others. It explains the transition EastEnders is going through and that there is Drama on the way.
Great article! Well bloody said!
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Old 19-10-2016, 19:05
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Great article, sums up really well what we (well, those who are better with words i.e. not me) have been saying about Eastenders' new era. Sometimes we just need to be patient, I'm confident the pay off, the drama, will be worth it.
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Old 19-10-2016, 21:14
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Thank you, I appreciate those kind words!

I must say it was partially inspired by the reams of 'EE is boring' threads popping up on DS althogh get a lot of comments on other EastEnders articles saying similar things.

In a way, I can understand the confusion for some viewers - particularly as the transition has been quite sudden from grant Mitchell fighting off thugs to people talking about bins. But feel that getting EastEnders to a really strong era that could be ahead will take time and some solid groundwork and characterisation.

For the first time in ages I actually care about characters like Billy. Which sums it up for me, really! I think the early signs of what Sean has planned are pretty strong and I definitely don't think he will be ignoring drama entirely. Balance is king, innit?
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Old 19-10-2016, 21:19
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Thank you, I appreciate those kind words!

I must say it was partially inspired by the reams of 'EE is boring' threads popping up on DS althogh get a lot of comments on other EastEnders articles saying similar things.

In a way, I can understand the confusion for some viewers - particularly as the transition has been quite sudden from grant Mitchell fighting off thugs to people talking about bins. But feel that getting EastEnders to a really strong era that could be ahead will take time and some solid groundwork and characterisation.

For the first time in ages I actually care about characters like Billy. Which sums it up for me, really! I think the early signs of what Sean has planned are pretty strong and I definitely don't think he will be ignoring drama entirely. Balance is king, innit?
Totally agree mate, SOC seems to have his head screwed on as far as I'm concerned. You have to care about the characters otherwise what's the point. Like you said about Billy, he's making characters likeable again.

I keep saying it and you said the same in your article, we need to have a little patience
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Old 19-10-2016, 21:20
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Totally agree mate, SOC seems to have his head screwed on as far as I'm concerned. You have to care about the characters otherwise what's the point. Like you said about Billy, he's making characters likeable again.

I keep saying it and you said the same in your article, we need to have a little patience
Patience is the key but sadly these days it's in short supply
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Old 19-10-2016, 21:45
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Patience is the key but sadly these days it's in short supply
Yes, people often forget that EE is on four times a week, every week of the year. It has the time to get it right slowly and spread things out and soaps really need to do that more. Then when the big shizz kicks off, it means more and it's more exciting.
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Old 19-10-2016, 22:14
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Yes, people often forget that EE is on four times a week, every week of the year. It has the time to get it right slowly and spread things out and soaps really need to do that more. Then when the big shizz kicks off, it means more and it's more exciting.
Spot on. I resized something yesterday...I know what every character is up to now. No disappearing for weeks on end wondering what is happening to them. They used to appear again and pick up at the point they left off as if they'd been in hibernation. I think the only person we haven't seen is Phil, but he's been asked about. I can't ever remember being up to date like this before.
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Old 19-10-2016, 22:30
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I like the way EE is going, this article is a good read.
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Old 19-10-2016, 22:40
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It's funny, because if all this current tripe on screen was coming from Kirkwood, Newman or DTC, they'd be uproar.
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Old 19-10-2016, 22:41
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Yes, people often forget that EE is on four times a week, every week of the year. It has the time to get it right slowly and spread things out and soaps really need to do that more. Then when the big shizz kicks off, it means more and it's more exciting.
I like the way EE is going, this article is a good read.
Spot on. I resized something yesterday...I know what every character is up to now. No disappearing for weeks on end wondering what is happening to them. They used to appear again and pick up at the point they left off as if they'd been in hibernation. I think the only person we haven't seen is Phil, but he's been asked about. I can't ever remember being up to date like this before.
Spot on with that comment. Block storytelling is looking and will hopefully become a thing of the past. It is very easy to do as all you need is a quick reference to it on a regular basis to ensure the audience and EastEnders residents that the storyline hasn't been forggoton about. The disjointed feel will then be eradicated.
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Old 19-10-2016, 22:42
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Interesting that Kate Oates appears to be taking a similar approach at Corrie given her propensity for stunts etc
I think Kate is doing a splendid job at Corrie. She's mixing character driven drama with some really good plots, and in my opinion EastEnders are forgetting the big plots at the moment.

She's also Bringing back some really popular characters, and we haven't heard any casting news over on EE for a while.
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Old 19-10-2016, 23:31
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Thank you, I appreciate those kind words!

I must say it was partially inspired by the reams of 'EE is boring' threads popping up on DS althogh get a lot of comments on other EastEnders articles saying similar things.

In a way, I can understand the confusion for some viewers - particularly as the transition has been quite sudden from grant Mitchell fighting off thugs to people talking about bins. But feel that getting EastEnders to a really strong era that could be ahead will take time and some solid groundwork and characterisation.

For the first time in ages I actually care about characters like Billy. Which sums it up for me, really! I think the early signs of what Sean has planned are pretty strong and I definitely don't think he will be ignoring drama entirely. Balance is king, innit?
Good article bro.

You were spot on about Claudette and Gavin as well. While Ellen Thomas and Paul Nicholas were smart additions, the 'burying alive' and 'Gavin kills Marge' episodes were some of the most comically awful stuff the show has put out in ages. DTC's time had certainly come.

Some of the best stories that stick out for me were the likes of Little Mo and Trevor, Stacey being sectioned, Whitney admitting to Bianca that she was being abused and Carol saying goodbye to a dead Billie. All of them well written and performed character drama. I hope SOC can give us similar stories now the sensationalism is slowly being stripped away from the show.
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Old 19-10-2016, 23:40
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Totally agree mate, SOC seems to have his head screwed on as far as I'm concerned. You have to care about the characters otherwise what's the point. Like you said about Billy, he's making characters likeable again.

I keep saying it and you said the same in your article, we need to have a little patience
I don't say it, I sing it in my head in my best Gary Barlow voice
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Old 19-10-2016, 23:43
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Thoroughly excellent article, I really enjoyed reading it.

You can tell that it is being written by someone who knows EastEnders and cares about the show. I agreed with every point made aswell.

I'm finding it refreshing for EastEnders the way it is being written at the moment. I used to read people comparing EastEnders to Sunset Beach, with some of it's OTT goings on, people coming back from the dead etc. I would like to see EastEnders being compared to it's younger self, or perhaps the heyday of Brookside, before it went heywire. Brookie in it's day was based very much on reality and a conversation about bin charges, a character taking their driving test and definitely people being in debt, are all things you would certainly have seen and expected.
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Old 20-10-2016, 00:20
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Infideltity sounds a bit rude for its time slot, although anyone accused of cheating with Claudette would surely be accused of it!

Seriously though. I'm very unsure about Eastenders at the moment. I understand what they're trying to do, but I'm not sure it's for me. We'll see how the next few weeks pan out.
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