Members DRW50 Posted January 20, 2016 Members Share Posted January 20, 2016 With a Hollyoaks producer on the way I'm expecting the worst for Robert, although I hope I'm wrong. I have a feeling the only reason they have humanized him somewhat is due to him being more popular than expected, so I hope that continues. Great to see Nikhil in his lycra again, although we needed some shots of his ass. I'm just watching through now and of course it's a soap, but Chas not seeing Aaron is obviously in great physical pain is baffling. Oh well. They've done a number on her. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NothinButAttitude Posted January 20, 2016 Members Share Posted January 20, 2016 Oh I hope they don't revert Robert back to being a monster. I am over it. I like this Robert. I am over unhinged Robert. He can be an occasional screwup but not some deranged maniac. Yes at we need more Nikhil butt shots. I just want full body shots with him. Rik Makaraem is so damn sexy.... Chas is wrapped up in Gordon, which is why I think she has not noticed Aaron being in pain. I think last night's episode was good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted January 20, 2016 Members Share Posted January 20, 2016 I just hate how weak they've made Chas lately. I wish the character was a bit more like she used to be, more self-aware. Oh well... I don't know if you've ever seen any photos of it but Rik Makarem played a gay man in some play called Passing By. There are a lot of photos around, and I think a short video. If he did this with David I'd probably pay a few bucks. http://andrewkeates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/PassByProductionTBT-084.jpg 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NothinButAttitude Posted January 20, 2016 Members Share Posted January 20, 2016 I saw those photos and was quite impressed. I'd pay to see him and David make out too! But I've always wondered what Rik's sexual preference was anyways b/c there's nothing on him. *praying that he's gay* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted January 20, 2016 Members Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Even now there are so few openly gay actors on soaps. It's odd. You were right - the episode was good. I hope this is rock bottom for Aaron and he can get more positive material. I really enjoy that whole group with Leyla, Carly, Tracy, Finn (when he's around...), David, etc. They help balance out the show so much. I hope the new producer won't see them as a waste compared to the overused Dingles. I'm also kind of starting to wish they'd split Moira and Cain. Edited January 20, 2016 by DRW50 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NothinButAttitude Posted January 20, 2016 Members Share Posted January 20, 2016 I am OK with Moira and Cain splitting as long as he is not tossed in the same orbit as Charity. The pairing needs to be remain dead. Never revived. Bad enough they are committing incest, which bothers me, but them being a toxic pairing makes it worse. I think we can assume the worst that the new EP will probably want to center the show around Ross and the Dingles. I feel like this generation of EPs care more about shock-value than compelling storytelling. Kate Oates provided a fine balance, hence why I like her. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted January 20, 2016 Members Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) I agree about Charity and Cain. It's just a lazy pairing at this point. I mostly just want something fresh for Moira. Hell, maybe someone like Rakesh. The Dingles feel very depleted. Of the younger group only Aaron and Belle get stories, and they have run Aaron into the ground, while Belle can't really carry major material. I'm very wary of where they will take Charity, and Chas needs a lot of repair work. I like Sam, and Marlon, but they can't carry major story. If they want to keep the Dingles around that much I'd say it's time to recast Tina Dingle, and maybe give her a kid with Frank Tate. Of course I don't want a ton of new characters driving story, like on Hollyoaks or Eastenders, but I do understand they need some new blood. But it shouldn't be at the expense of the rich, underused B or C-players. Edited January 20, 2016 by DRW50 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members I Am A Swede Posted January 20, 2016 Members Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm quite happy with less Dingles. That family has infected the show for far too long. I know it's probably completely unrealistic, but I would rather have them bring back Sam Skilbeck, with the added bonus of visits from Matt and/or Dolly. Another alternative would be to bring in a younger character (mid 20s) and make him/her the child of Sandie Merrick (Robert's half-sister). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimWil Posted January 20, 2016 Members Share Posted January 20, 2016 I admit to being a tad late to the "I love me a bit of Michael Parr" party but...wow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NothinButAttitude Posted January 21, 2016 Members Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Did my baby (Mike Parr) win anything @TimWil?! I'd just rather the Dingles just go away. We don't need anymore. Sam is the only one I really like. Some are OK but I can do without many of them. I don't want new characters either. I'd rather them bring back establishing characters. I wish they'd bring back my Sadie. Oh how I miss her! Edited January 21, 2016 by Nothin'ButAttitude 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted January 21, 2016 Members Share Posted January 21, 2016 Emmerdale won nothing (big shock). lol at those who insist EE won and ED lost because of quality... TimWil what does the picture show? I can't see anything. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NothinButAttitude Posted January 21, 2016 Members Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ugh! What?! Emmerdale surpassed EE in everything this past year. @DRW50 it's a video of Mike Parr thanking the fans for voting for Emmerdale in all categories. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted January 21, 2016 Members Share Posted January 21, 2016 Thanks. Yeah, I agree. I'm mostly annoyed that Danny Dyer won something. So tired of his mushmouth ego. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NothinButAttitude Posted January 21, 2016 Members Share Posted January 21, 2016 I'm growing tired of him too. I hate how after so little time on the show, he has so much influence and has been made the face of the show. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bright Eyes Posted January 22, 2016 Members Share Posted January 22, 2016 I guess Gordon won't be sticking around long. It's a damn shame, as the actor could be plugged into any decade of the show and fit perfectly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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