EastEnders: Discussion Thread

[Y&RWorldTurner]

Doing some catching up with some recent episodes.

Janine has definitely become the best character on the show again, and probably the Kirkwood era's biggest success. After the awful and damaging material Santer gave her, I'm surprised at how much more complex and interesting the character is again.

I'm enjoying Dot, Rose, and Cora too, all that is missing is poor Ethel.

Don't really care about Tyler and Anthony...

Mandy has made Ian somewhat fun again. She might be using him in the longrun, but I like the unlikely friendship they've struck up.

Edited September 10, 2011 by Y&RWorldTurner

[DRW50]

Some feel Cora overpowers or make Rose superfluous. Do you feel that way?

Did you like the Amira secret scene stuff?

What did you think of Tanya's cancer story and the stuff with Vanessa learning of the affair?

Edited September 10, 2011 by CarlD2

[Bright Eyes]

Speaking of Mandy, what exactly is her history with Janine?

As for Ameera, she's not really the strongest actress, eh?

And regarding the Moons, get ready for ANOTHER one to hit the airwaves in the next couple weeks. How exciting!!!

Edited September 10, 2011 by Bright Eyes

[Y&RWorldTurner]

It was briefly mentioned by Janine on Friday - Mandy used to babysit Janine for Frank and Pat when Mandy lived with them.

Mandy's mother and Pat were close friends from Pat's hooker days.

[Bright Eyes]

Yeah, I was referencing Janine's line about Mandy bullying her and wondered if there was more to it or not. Thanks.

[Y&RWorldTurner]

Speaking of Pat, Susan Hill is saying on Twitter that she'll die on Christmas.

http://twitter.com/#!/SuseHill/status/112657419796099072

God, I hope this isn't as bad as Pauline's Christmas murder a few years back...

And I hope Janine isn't the one responsible for Pat's death...

[Y&RWorldTurner]

More on Pat's exit:

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/210512/Pat-s-yer-lot/

[Y&RWorldTurner]

I wonder if they'll bring anyone back for Pat's funeral.

Simon, David, Diane, Sharon, and Natalie should be brought back for an appearance, but I doubt most of those actors would want to come back, if only for one episode.

[DRW50]

I think killing Pat off is a mistake, especially on Christmas day. It seems that death waits most of my favorite characters, or even worse (poor Sue). I hope Carol isn't going to be killed off when she leaves.

You'd think they might at least get one or two people to return, but who knows. I think Nick Berry said at one time he might return.

[Bright Eyes]

I'm blanking. Who is Natalie?

[DRW50]

Pat's daughter-in-law, through Pat's stepson Barry. They were close, especially after Barry died and Pat and Natalie believed Janine killed him.

[All My Shadows]

Ugh...what is it with these shows and the traumatic Christmases?

[MichaelGL]

I too was was unsure about killing off Pat, and yes another traumatic Christmas is going to add to bleak tone of the stories going on around the end of this year (Apparently the climax of the Yusef story will be playing out as well). However, with all that said, I can't help but to feel that at least in the end, Pat will be reunited with her one and true love Frank Butcher. To add to that, it's not like St. Clements will be returning to EE.

[Y&RWorldTurner]

Yeah, it seems like Pam asked to be killed off, as apparently, she was adamant about not ever coming back after she left to producers.

I guess they figured they might as well since she wanted to move on.

[DRW50]

Even if she doesn't ever return I would have preferred Pat just leave with a happy ending.