Happiness in Eastenders

Post by **Skylace** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 5:05 pm

After seeing the funny moments last night in EE I did realize I have been overlooking some stuff. And the reason being is because it isn't focused on.

Take Ian and Jane for instance. For once we have a relationship involving Ian that did fall apart (over an affair, shock horror) but instead of Ian going on his regular vendictive streak or the woman trying to off him, they've gotten back together and are working to make a go of it! And I know Ian can be an absolute git, but he does have a good side. And I think Jane really is good for him. He has also been there for her in the past and supported her. They're a great combination.

I am so glad they did that

For ages I've been thinking they needed to change that with Ian and they actually have. Not to say it's going to be all sunshine and flowers, but it's a start.

The problem is they don't have a lot of screen time at the moment. So it's like they're hiding the happy moments behind camera.

If they just brought a few more of those happy moments up front I think it would reall help balance out the soap opera misery.

Post by **eefanincan** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:09 pm

I think you're right on that one Sky. The reason EE hasn't done well over the last few years is that everything on that show is so damn negative. I'm all for the more lighthearted moments!

pirtybirdy · Post by **pirtybirdy** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:49 pm

I thoroughly enjoyed the whole Moe getting the dart stuck on her ass and Phil having to take it out and rub antiseptic on it. Classic! Loved Phil's face before and after.... lol!

fritz · Post by **fritz** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:08 pm

Yea bird it's nice to get a chuckel once in a while

Lostinthestates · Post by **Lostinthestates** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:30 pm

Fully agree! There should be more bright moments in the show! But the nasty twists do have something too

Twirley · Post by **Twirley** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:45 pm

I really liked the humour this week - but they've a long way to go to catch up to Corrie.

Post by **Skylace** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:49 pm

Twirley wrote:I really liked the humour this week - but they've a long way to go to catch up to Corrie.

I don't think I want it as light as that. But the laughs that they have had in the last few episodes have been great. I think that this week was a great balance.

Post by **faceless** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:26 pm

Skylace wrote:
Twirley wrote:I really liked the humour this week - but they've a long way to go to catch up to Corrie.

I don't think I want it as light as that.

What corrie does is balance the very heavy stories with deftly placed light-heartedness to counteract the negativity. Something that any good writer would do unless the intention was to cause misery in the viewer/reader!

Post by **Skylace** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:33 pm

faceless wrote:
Skylace wrote:
Twirley wrote:I really liked the humour this week - but they've a long way to go to catch up to Corrie.

I don't think I want it as light as that.
What corrie does is balance the very heavy stories with deftly placed light-heartedness to counteract the negativity. Something that any good writer would do unless the intention was to cause misery in the viewer/reader!

I'm just saying it's not how I want it. The misery in EE doesn't get to me as it does some. Corrie just never appealed to me.
Like I said the last few episodes have been the perfect balance for me.

Lostinthestates · Post by **Lostinthestates** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:51 pm

Really? The whole Dungeness setting and the young boy dying off was a bit heavy for me! Especially as the show ran for an hour! I think it is a bit much sometimes and I need a break from it as it is just a bit toooo depressing

But I do love EE neither the less

Post by **Skylace** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:54 pm

Lostinthestates wrote:Really? The whole Dungeness setting and the young boy dying off was a bit heavy for me! Especially as the show ran for an hour! I think it is a bit much sometimes and I need a break from it as it is just a bit toooo depressing But I do love EE neither the less

That wasn't too happy. But in all honesty I can break away from it easy. I personally have to deal with worse at work. At least that's how I feel.

Post by **Skylace** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:15 am

I know not everyone find it as funny as I do, but I found some very funny moments in today's episode. Garry and Minty getting all excited about the new person moving in to find out it was Dawn. Minty's facial treament. And of course Ian being his usual self and getting it from Phil.

Twirley · Post by **Twirley** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:10 pm

Yes, Garry & Minty do bring a touch of humour to the show. The look on their faces when they saw Dawn...priceless! Ha ha ha.

Post by **Skylace** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:00 pm

Twirley wrote:Yes, Garry & Minty do bring a touch of humour to the show. The look on their faces when they saw Dawn...priceless! Ha ha ha.

It really was. And I do think that EE is trying here and there to put it in. I know I enjoyed that episode a lot last night.