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Always better when Haz and Terese/Paul/Toadie/Mel aren't the focus.

I think this was one of the show's best weeks since its return, even better because this was just an ordinary week, no big stunts. 

Almost the entire cast had storyline, which meant less of the padding and isolation that has hurt a lot of the revival. Leo's business struggles had ripple effects for so many people. Holly is still just a plot device, but this was probably the best use of her so far in that role, helped by getting to see her with Karl and by the character acknowledging how crazy her actions were. 

It was great to see Krista finally get to have some manipulative, scheming moments, after so often just suffering or being in support. Majella Davis is one of the best hires the new show has made and so often she's taken for granted.

Depressing as that dungeon-like Eirini Rising set is, the brief Harold scenes add a certain depth to the show for me due to the focus on his ageing and readjustment. There was a lot of focus on letting go, getting older, and regrets through the whole week, with Aaron, Susan, Vic, Harold, Karl, all of which came across as thoughtful and not melodramatic. This also served as a balance to the younger set of JJ, Nell and Dex, giving the show a real multi-generational sense. 

There were some nice friendship moments too, which Neighbours is generally good at, but I noticed more than usual this week - Haz and Harold, Haz and JJ, Wendy and Terese. This was probably Haz's best week since the first few weeks of the revival.

I was also glad to finally see movement in the Jane/Mike story. Jane sitting alone in the dress shop struggling through sorrow and doubt on what was meant to be one of the happiest days of her life was some of the best work Annie Jones has done on the show. 

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