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The show has been really good last few episodes still. Loved Shirley saying she would smash the windows if Dot didn't keep her job at the launderette haha. 

Jane has become likeable again.

It feels more like a community. I will be watching avidly from now on.

I agree that Kim Medcalf should return.

All that stuff with Dot was excellent in my opinion.

Bright Eyes - I have no idea in regards to the housing arrangements. On Neighbours I know where every character from the whole history of the show lived, but all the houses and flats on EE just look the same to me. I have no idea which house is the original Slater house. Who lives in Pat's now?

I can't see Phil finding out about it for years. I have a feeling that Kim and Vincent will raise the baby who will end up seeing Vincent as his/her dad, then Phil finds out his child has been raised by Vincent and all hell breaks loose.

I quite like the idea of Kim and Vincent raising the baby, I hope this goes ahead.

Yeah sorry, that wasn't aimed at you, it's just obvious that they won't ever get rid of Phil, but Ronnie and Roxy seemingly because they've been in it a shorter amount of time.

I've rather been enjoying the Denise baby story ironically, maybe because it doesn't seem as predictable as other stories, I've liked Kim's involvement too.

Why should Phil get away with his crimes any more than Ronnie though? I way prefer Ronnie and Roxy over Phil, Ben's the only reason I'd like Phil to stay, they'd never have anything happen to Phil.

Can't believe some of the episodes have had me liking Jane lately 

It cuts off future storyline possibilities, I agree it makes more sense for Ronnie than Roxy.

I really hope that's not true, silly idea.

I'm about 10 episodes behind but I've watched 2 episodes and noticed a dramatic change in tone and came here to post, then saw you've all been talking about it, as has DS. The change was dramatic, the everyday scenes are more prominent and there seems to be depth in most scenes. I was getting so bored hence the build up of episodes but it captured my attention a lot more once I started again.

They've used Sonia a lot better, I love her.

I'm glad you're taking an interest in Neighbours. I'm watching some 2007 at the moment, around the time of the Ned/Janae/Kirsten stuff, the 2007 cliffhanger was immense with the roof collapse!

I haven't liked them much so far but that's a minority view as most people seem to really like them.

David seems like the one with the most potential

I think he'll be paired with Aaron.

New Jordan was hot and a good re-cast, I thought he would be sticking around so I was annoyed when he didn't. I'd prefer him over Chelsea but I wouldn't mind Chelsea. I never want to see Libby again unless she is re-cast.

Liam or Cindy Jnr would be cool but I don't think there's enough of their family around, I'd rather have Jordan back.

Yeah she was quite close to Steph, and also Libby. It will be interesting to see her screen time with Steph and the Kennedys, as well as obviously Toadie.

I'm so excited!

Neighbours is bringing Dee Rebecchi back from the dead.

Shame DRW50, I'd be interested to see what you think. Nothing about it lures you in? It's certainly more enjoyable than EastEnders and Home and Away at the moment. I tried giving Bold and the Beautiful a go recently, but couldn't get into it.

Today's episode is worth a watch, Carla Bonner gave a great performance.

Thanks DRW50, have you been watching?

The kidnappers looked and sounded more like in the closet gays than gay bashers. It was totally laughable. 

Phil having a baby with Denise is just ridiculous, as if the Mitchells don't have enough stories

Did I miss something, why was Mark hanging around with Shakil all the time?

Lisa doesn't care what happens to Louise?

And apparently Michelle has talked to Mark a lot about Grant 

There'll be no cast left at this rate. I have a bad feeling about this new era.

It's a shame cause Neighbours is my favourite and I really like seeing the opinions of the members on here but no-one watches it!! Haha.

I wouldn't bother with Home and Away at the moment. I watch it/keep up with it out of loyalty but that's it. Neighbours actually is good at the moment, certainly better than Emmerdale and Hollyoaks, how can you watch Hollyoaks over Neighbours seriously   :P Just kidding.

Does anyone watch Neighbours on this forum anymore?

Thanks, Harry is really committed to the show, and I love how he embraces being a gay character so much. Major crush on him haha.

Seeing Mark Jr speaking in an English accent is making me want to kill everyone. I couldn't care less about how attractive he is. Epic fail.

I think the key is in returns now. Probably for the best that some of these long-termers go, thinking about it, but there's so much room for returning characters to really inject some life into the existing characters' stories. Like you say, Zainab & Chelsea, would really give Masood and Denise new leases of life. I think Lisa is also needed (guest), as well as a permanent return for Sam (Kim or re-cast), Tanya (guest return). I'm wondering if Mel will return as Sean was working for EE when she was last in the show.

I would also re-cast Abi, move Whitney in with the Fowlers as suggested on DS and set Steven up long term with Ben (or Johnny). He could move in with the Carters and work at the pub, or stay where he's living now and work at the pub.

Woahhh long list!! I'm actually dying to see what this man's next move is. Do you think he has plans for any returns? I'm hoping Lisa, and NothinButAttitude - we could well see a Zainab return with someone new at the helm, you never know. I also think if they insist on keeping Lauren and Abi then Tanya needs to return, for a guest stint at least.

I don't get the fuss around Stacey. I find her a wooden actress in the everyday storylines. But I liked someone's suggestion on DS that Whitney could move in with Martin and Stacey if she breaks up with Lee.