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Old 02-12-2016, 20:36
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That was the best episode all year! I did a thread the other day saying what the hell has happened to Eastenders and I am sorry for that because I knew tonight's episode from the beginning was building up to something I'm so glad I tuned in and not switched off like I threatened the other day.

I apologise EE was amazing tonight!
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Old 02-12-2016, 20:41
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That was the best episode all year! I did a thread the other day saying what the hell has happened to Eastenders and I am sorry for that because I knew tonight's episode from the beginning was building up to something I'm so glad I tuned in and not switched off like I threatened the other day.

I apologise EE was amazing tonight!
Because of one scene in a rather mundane and rather tedious episode everything is forgiven, sorry but that sound hypocritical after your comments in the other thread.
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Old 02-12-2016, 20:43
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Because of one scene in a rather mundane and rather tedious episode everything is forgiven, sorry but that sound hypocritical after your comments in the other thread.
I don't think EastEnders is for you try Hollyoaks or Road Wars that's got drama all the time!
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Old 02-12-2016, 20:45
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Because of one scene in a rather mundane and rather tedious episode everything is forgiven, sorry but that sound hypocritical after your comments in the other thread.
as I said all is forgiven because i get it now what he has been building up too with the crap duff duffs and bad episodes it was building up to a scene nobody was expecting so it's not hypocritical as I said all is forgiven
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Old 02-12-2016, 20:46
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I don't think EastEnders is for you try Hollyoaks or Road Wars that's got drama all the time!
lol well said
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Old 02-12-2016, 20:48
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I don't think EastEnders is for you try Hollyoaks or Road Wars that's got drama all the time!
Mate you do not get to tell me or anyone else what we should watch, as long as I pay for tv license and still a member of these forums I will watch what I want and comment how I see fit, OK peeps
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Old 02-12-2016, 20:49
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Until it back to being mundane, still long way to go.
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Old 02-12-2016, 20:50
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as I said all is forgiven because i get it now what he has been building up too with the crap duff duffs and bad episodes it was building up to a scene nobody was expecting so it's not hypocritical as I said all is forgiven
It will be once it returns to form by Monday and you will be back moaning about the direction and handling of the show,
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Old 02-12-2016, 20:50
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Old 02-12-2016, 20:52
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Mate you do not get to tell me or anyone else what we should watch, as long as I pay for tv license and still a member of these forums I will watch what I want and comment how I see fit, OK peeps
You clearly like sensationalist storylines and drama all the time so I am just saying to save you time complaining why don't you watch shows that you may find more interesting than EastEnders because EastEnders isn't about sensationalism and edge-of-your-seat drama all the time it has a community feel and it is meant to make viewers relate to characters.
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Old 02-12-2016, 20:54
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It will be once it returns to form by Monday and you will be back moaning about the direction and handling of the show,
no you are wrong I know EE inside and out I have watched it since 1990 since I was 6 years old and loved the whole of the 90's and early 2000's so I get what he's doing now the whole feeling of tonights episode had the feeling of the night Carol found out about Bianca and Dan, the night Michelle Grant and Sharon was hold hostage in the Vic and Michelle was shot and also the sharongate night
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Old 02-12-2016, 20:56
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I always said that some people need to be patient and enjoy the low-key moments first. EastEnders is a character-driven show and there shouldn't be sensationalism 24/7. I enjoyed the twist tonight and it helps that I cared for everyone during the hostage situation.
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Old 02-12-2016, 20:58
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You clearly like sensationalist storylines and drama all the time so I am just saying to save you time complaining why don't you watch shows that you may find more interesting than EastEnders because EastEnders isn't about sensationalism and edge-of-your-seat drama all the time it has a community feel and it is meant to make viewers relate to characters.
Ok ill give you my honest opinion, I grew up with the original Eastenders, gritty drama and very little sensationalism, then the Corrie effect happened years of blandness followed by years of EP's trying to create bigger and better set pieces, stunts and thrown in with it loads of sensationalism.

I know everything changes but EE has done a total 180 in the last decade, would it be wrong to hope for some gritty kitchen sink drama to rear its head on occasion.
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Old 02-12-2016, 20:59
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I always said that some people need to be patient and enjoy the low-key moments first. EastEnders is a character-driven show and there shouldn't be sensationalism 24/7. I enjoyed the twist tonight and it helps that I cared for everyone during the hostage situation.
exactly I even felt sorry for Johnny who I can't stand lol
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Old 02-12-2016, 21:00
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Ok ill give you my honest opinion, I grew up with the original Eastenders, gritty drama and very little sensationalism, then the Corrie effect happened years of blandness followed by years of EP's trying to create bigger and better set pieces, stunts and thrown in with it loads of sensationalism.

I know everything changes but EE has done a total 180 in the last decade, would it be wrong to hope for some gritty kitchen sink drama to rear its head on occasion.
We have already seen early signs from SOC that this may well be returning to EastEnders.
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Old 02-12-2016, 21:02
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no you are wrong I know EE inside and out I have watched it since 1990 since I was 6 years old and loved the whole of the 90's and early 2000's so I get what he's doing now the whole feeling of tonights episode had the feeling of the night Carol found out about Bianca and Dan, the night Michelle Grant and Sharon was hold hostage in the Vic and Michelle was shot and also the sharongate night
My opinion is not wrong but then again neither is yours because they are just our personal opinions
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Old 02-12-2016, 21:03
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Well at least it disproves the perception that SOC can't do sensationalist plots. I think Lee's going to go out with quite a bang.
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Old 02-12-2016, 21:05
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Brilliant episode finally! Really shocked!
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Old 02-12-2016, 21:10
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I had a feeling all along that SOC was keeping things deliberately quiet before pulling off a big moment. During other episodes, they need to work on the cliffhangers, dodgy camera angles and pack a bit more meat into the writing but it was a very good "bait" tonight. Reel the audience in with impression that nothing dramatic would happen.

"Quiet before the storm" and unpredictability might be SOC's strong points.

While I appreciate the renewed community feel and warmer elements, there does need to be balance at times. I loved the comedy of ladies night beforehand. It was the most interesting Kathy has been since she returned. Don't care much about Bex/Shakil but all-in-all, it packed a punch. That's really important for episodes this season in the build-up to Christmas and New Year.
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Old 02-12-2016, 21:17
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I can't agree. A couple of good scenes do not make up for month after month of bingate, darts, Shex, and the Christmas play.
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Old 02-12-2016, 21:31
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I can't agree. A couple of good scenes do not make up for month after month of bingate, darts, Shex, and the Christmas play.
Let's hope it's not just a shot in the dark.
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Old 02-12-2016, 21:37
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He had nothing to forgive for, for me personally , I've been enjoying the show all along, some episodes more so than others - with tonight being my favourite episode in a quite a while
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Old 02-12-2016, 21:52
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dont get it, it was just another drab episode with a shock ending.
it was hardly groundbreaking
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Old 02-12-2016, 22:10
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dont get it, it was just another drab episode with a shock ending.
it was hardly groundbreaking
Agreed. I feel the same way.

The ending was the only memorable moment whereas everything else was meh.
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Old 02-12-2016, 22:14
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dont get it, it was just another drab episode with a shock ending.
it was hardly groundbreaking
I never even got to the end. Snooker won over the godforsaken endless bloody pantomime. I had to go back and watch the ending after I read about it elsewhere.
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