EastEnders: Discussion Thread

[DRW50]

 

Sadly it never comes to a resolution with Phil and Sharon. 

 

The Denise scene was good in of itself, but it was also such a set piece. I wish they would, as you say, write more for her in a strong way all the time. 

[Vee]

I think it worked because they've had such a keen focus on her all month. I didn't feel it was as out of place as some other similar moments of late. It felt like a small climax in an existing storyline.

Edited February 10, 2017 by Vee

[DRW50]

 

True. It's just that none of that about her raising Kim is really true to their history, so it was difficult for me to invest in. But it was a good scene in of itself. 

[DaytimeFan]

Sayonara Glenda, but I enjoyed her last little dig at Max, which she has called correctly. 

 

Glynis Barber has said she really enjoys playing Glenda. It's a great part for any actress, but Glynis melts into the character and you don't see much of the lovely woman married to Michael Brandon and friend to Joan Collins when she slithers about in Glenda's shoes and M&S sweater sets. 

[DRW50]

 

I'd love to see them pair max and Glenda up for a while.

 

I do wonder if the character will be back or if this is it. They kept mentioning her animosity with Shirley, which never really went anywhere, so maybe she will return for a story with her. 

 

She got to play much different material as Glenda this time around and for the most part she did it well.

[Vee]

She's just amazing. Pity she's gone.

[TimWil]

I have to admit I liked Glynis Barber quite a bit during her last stint. I've never much rated her as an actress before (and one would think I'd be biased since I have a sister named Glynis) but she got me this time.

 

OK, I might as well print my theory here since I've already done so in two other forums:

 

I really do think Denise will end up being revealed as Claudette (do we know her maiden name?) and Tony Carpenter (one of EE's original characters)'s biological daughter.

This makes sense, especially because Tony's son Kelvin has recently been mentioned and will probably put in an appearance soon. Tony always did have a roving eye-didn't he even have a ding dong with Sharon's mum, Angie? And having it transpire that a teenage Claudette was forced to carry the baby to term but then dumped it somewhere would finally be a viable explanation for why such a nasty piece of work like her would end up fostering: guilt. 

So if this actually came to pass Denise would not only be Kelvin (and Cassie Carpenter)'s half sister she'd also be Vincent's. And she'd still be Pearl's aunt via blood.

On the other forums there have been the typical reactions of derision-the most dumb being why do we have to link black characters with other black characters. In this case it's because...uhhh...I doubt that either of Denise's biological parents are white. Asian (as in Indian/Pakistani) MAYBE but certainly not white. 

 

I can see SOC, via Michelle, reaching right back to its original cast of characters to inform a current storyline. I don't think it's just an anniversary tip of the hat by bringing Kelvin back. We shall see.

[Skylover]

The Lee story plummets and plummets.

[Skylover]

Does Preston's accent sound genuine?

 

I'm impressed they cast someone who at least is attempting an American accent 

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[DRW50]

 

Too bad he looks about 30.

[Skylover]

 

Couldn't tell from that small clip but he looked no more than 20 to me.

[Darn]

 

It sounds like a British person doing an American accent but at least he's trying.

 

This Michelle person looks like she keeps bodies in her cellar or cannibalizes children, why would young men find her irresistible?

 

Is Lee gone? That story wrapped up quickly. 

Edited February 15, 2017 by Darn

[Vee]

 

Thank you. This is what I've been saying for weeks. She comes off either placid or creepy or both.

[Skylover]

 

Thanks Darn.

 

I guess the fact she isn't a stereotypical cougar is what makes the storyline more interesting.

[victoria foxton]

 Darn reading your humorous assessment of New Michelle made me laugh. Susan Tully will always be Michelle to me. It was funny seeing New Michelle devouring her American teenaged boy toy. Poor Lee has been destroyed by his exit story. 

Edited February 15, 2017 by victoria foxton