emmasi Posted July 23, 2015 Report Posted July 23, 2015 Paul is the only person not living on Ramsay Street so when we go to those outside places we're still following the lives of Ramsay Street residents. There are criminals in Erinsborough but they are BAD. And when good characters get caught up in criminal activity there are CONSEQUENCES. Something that started out as a reckless joyride by a distraught teenager several months ago is still creating serious aftershocks for the characters now. That's called CONTINUITY.Home and Away presents crime as something exciting to do for five minutes, you'll maybe get a slap on the wrist, and then it's back to life as normal when everyone forgets it ever happened. You'll have no trouble with friends, family, lovers, education, employment, business management /owneship, or international travel. Unless you're actually innocent of the crime, in which case you'll be sentenced to jail for 20 years or so. Makes sense! Speaking of gay Asian criminals, I wonder if it's time for Chris' ex on Neighbours to get out of jail? I know he'd have no reason to come back, just wishful thinking... Also Aiden. I miss him
Red Ranger 1 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Posted July 23, 2015 Neighbours has had Paul Robinson getting away with murder for over 10 years and treats his criminal dealings with a ridiculously lackadaisical approach that makes the police look repeatedly incompetent.(For instance, the way they forgot about all the evidence that he had a man beaten up just because one person withdrew his statement.)Home and Away is probably copying them in the "Criminals who have no consequences for their actions" stakes rather than the other way round, especially with the way that numerous characters have committed serious crimes and got Mickey Mouse punishments(eg Josh getting a slap on the wrist for putting Chris in a coma).Given that Bailey skipped town without the slightest repercussion for his actions, I'm not expecting that to have any meaningful, rather than melodramatic, consequences.The rule on Neighbours seems to be that if a criminal is a guest character they'll go to jail, no matter how sympathetically they've written, whereas if they're a regular they can pretty much get away with anything.
Matt Posted July 23, 2015 Report Posted July 23, 2015 Neighbours has had Paul Robinson getting away with murder for over 10 years and treats his criminal dealings with a ridiculously lackadaisical approach that makes the police look repeatedly incompetent.(For instance, the way they forgot about all the evidence that he had a man beaten up just because one person withdrew his statement.)Home and Away is probably copying them in the "Criminals who have no consequences for their actions" stakes rather than the other way round, especially with the way that numerous characters have committed serious crimes and got Mickey Mouse punishments(eg Josh getting a slap on the wrist for putting Chris in a coma).Given that Bailey skipped town without the slightest repercussion for his actions, I'm not expecting that to have any meaningful, rather than melodramatic, consequences.The rule on Neighbours seems to be that if a criminal is a guest character they'll go to jail, no matter how sympathetically they've written, whereas if they're a regular they can pretty much get away with anything.But Steph went to prison for accidentally killing Ringo - albeit for three years, but she did go to gaol.
Homeandawayfan. Posted July 23, 2015 Report Posted July 23, 2015 Neighbours has had Paul Robinson getting away with murder for over 10 years and treats his criminal dealings with a ridiculously lackadaisical approach that makes the police look repeatedly incompetent.(For instance, the way they forgot about all the evidence that he had a man beaten up just because one person withdrew his statement.)Home and Away is probably copying them in the "Criminals who have no consequences for their actions" stakes rather than the other way round, especially with the way that numerous characters have committed serious crimes and got Mickey Mouse punishments(eg Josh getting a slap on the wrist for putting Chris in a coma).Given that Bailey skipped town without the slightest repercussion for his actions, I'm not expecting that to have any meaningful, rather than melodramatic, consequences.The rule on Neighbours seems to be that if a criminal is a guest character they'll go to jail, no matter how sympathetically they've written, whereas if they're a regular they can pretty much get away with anything.Yes, Josh got a slap on the wrist for almost putting Chris in a coma. I dont agree that there are consequences for regular Neighbours characters, only if they are leaving the show. Paul has got away with virtually everything he has done in the past. Guest characters get banged up for 5 years for stealing jewellery yet regulars can burn houses down and get away with it. Home And Away has gone down a crime route in recent years but it still follows the lives of Summer Bay residents, and the non criminals still feature as does SBH and the diner and beach. Emmerdale and EastEnders are full of crims as well, something both shows were never all about 20 odd years ago.
Red Ranger 1 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Posted July 23, 2015 Neighbours has had Paul Robinson getting away with murder for over 10 years and treats his criminal dealings with a ridiculously lackadaisical approach that makes the police look repeatedly incompetent.(For instance, the way they forgot about all the evidence that he had a man beaten up just because one person withdrew his statement.)Home and Away is probably copying them in the "Criminals who have no consequences for their actions" stakes rather than the other way round, especially with the way that numerous characters have committed serious crimes and got Mickey Mouse punishments(eg Josh getting a slap on the wrist for putting Chris in a coma).Given that Bailey skipped town without the slightest repercussion for his actions, I'm not expecting that to have any meaningful, rather than melodramatic, consequences.The rule on Neighbours seems to be that if a criminal is a guest character they'll go to jail, no matter how sympathetically they've written, whereas if they're a regular they can pretty much get away with anything.But Steph went to prison for accidentally killing Ringo - albeit for three years, but she did go to gaol.True, and that kept me watching the show when I'd decided if she got away with it as well then I really was going to wash my hands of it, but that was only because she was leaving.
John Posted July 23, 2015 Report Posted July 23, 2015 Just wondering whether this topic has strayed from its original purpose.
TelephotoMarigold Posted July 24, 2015 Report Posted July 24, 2015 Just wondering whether this topic has strayed from its original purpose.It has. Many times.
dee123 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Posted July 24, 2015 Well we've already answered the question the thread poses with an emphatic yes, so...
John Posted July 24, 2015 Report Posted July 24, 2015 Well we've already answered the question the thread poses with an emphatic yes, so...It has been made abundantly clear, as you say, that in the minds of a number of members the question has been answered in the positive.Equally in the minds of other viewers the question was answered just as emphatically in the negative. The thread has served a useful purpose as a place for the question to be debated. However one of the main "producers" has now departed, most of the main characters seen by some as the "ruination" of the show have also departed so the question now seems mostly moot.Would it be better to replace it with thread which provides a place for an ongoing discussion of the direction and focus of the show in the new "era"?
dee123 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Posted July 24, 2015 What new era? As long as Addario is there nothing will change.
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