cadyctslover Posted September 7, 2015 Report Posted September 7, 2015 I started watching the show full-time again some time ago (4-6 weeks) and have seen a significant shift not only in the quality of the storylines, but in the even distribution among the cast and the return of a community feeling. It's not perfect but it's getting there, and it's a massive step forward from where it's been over the past 3-4 years IMO.However although Louise has departed, Lucy is still on the scene, and I believe this is why desperate efforts like Ed Sheeran's cameo have been allowed to occur. It was embarrassing and undermines every viewer's intelligence. This type of publicity stunt was parodied brilliantly in Extras with Chris Martin.The whole idea of getting him to play one of his 'greatest hits' in Angelo's... yuk, it makes my skin crawl!
kmp1963 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Posted September 7, 2015 I suggest that the current plummeting ratings in oz prove once and for all how much damage has been done to the show in recent years. Hopefully, the producer responsible will be held accountable and will soon be history.
John Posted September 8, 2015 Report Posted September 8, 2015 I started watching the show full-time again some time ago (4-6 weeks) and have seen a significant shift not only in the quality of the storylines, but in the even distribution among the cast and the return of a community feeling. It's not perfect but it's getting there, and it's a massive step forward from where it's been over the past 3-4 years IMO.Hidden Content I like the change in character of the show over the last few weeks particularly the greater community feel and the introduction of storylines which involve characters across the age lines. Now if we can just reduce the number of "who's the daddy" storylines that would be a further step forward.
Luke39 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Posted September 8, 2015 That and the boring storylines and love triangles which kinda summarises h and a from 2010-2015.
Blaxland 89 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 Just read the new article posted about four new arrivals. Lol to the people saying the show is moving to a different direction. 2 new "bad boy" characters and a city cop. And an x factor girl. Just what the show needs. Actually surprised they've bothered to make the cop a character over 30
Homeandawayfan. Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 I still cannot see any improvement really, there is still a lot of baddies around and nutcases. And the fire episodes is just yet another disaster where lives hang in the balance. The show is still very cold and shallow, and the harsh background music is horrendous, I hate it so much. They have turned it into a psychological thriller. It is like the name Home And Away is just a brand name to them and it is now a crime/thriller show. I would not be surprised if Ray Meagher throws in the towel soon if the show carries on down this route.
gutterboy Posted September 10, 2015 Report Posted September 10, 2015 Just read the new article posted about four new arrivals. Lol to the people saying the show is moving to a different direction. 2 new "bad boy" characters and a city cop. And an x factor girl. Just what the show needs. Actually surprised they've bothered to make the cop a character over 30[sarcasm] Fantastic! [/sarcasm]
Homeandawayfan. Posted September 10, 2015 Report Posted September 10, 2015 The show is just knackered, it is tiresome and all because of Lucy and Louise, Louise has left but we still have the devil producer, the lady who is obsessed with baddies. Get rid of the filmic look, stop having just sidelights on in the sets and bring back the much missed humour and pranksters we had in the 80s and 90s and much of the Noughties.
j.laur5 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Posted September 11, 2015 The show is just knackered, it is tiresome and all because of Lucy and Louise, Louise has left but we still have the devil producer, the lady who is obsessed with baddies. Get rid of the filmic look, stop having just sidelights on in the sets and bring back the much missed humour and pranksters we had in the 80s and 90s and much of the Noughties.But the problem is people at night on prime TV just don't want to watch half an hour of pranksters.
Luke39 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Posted September 11, 2015 Oh seriously enough with the shots at the producers. It is like blaming the coach for a teams poor form. Blame needs to go elsewhere not just the producers. Saying Lucy is running the show is just pure speculation, I am sure she is not purposely sabotaging the show. I am watching it and enjoying it, don't really see a difference, but I guess I am not knick picking at every small minor detail like some do. Times change, what you saw on this show in the 80's and 90's no longer works in todays scheme of things. What you saw on H and A in the nineties woulden't work or would be watchable today imo. It is a prime time tv show, crime, danger e.t.c. Is what people these days want to see. Shows like CSI, GOT, Breaking Bad e.t.c. Are very popular. That is not to say H and A should be driven totally by that, but I have no problem with doses of that. The majority love that aspect to home and away presently, clearly the traditional fans not so much lol. But your living in the past if your expecting to go backwards, they need to remember their past but focus on the present, and little things like remembering Nicole, or pictures of Belle on Irenes fridge are enough continuity for me anyway. The shows community feel is returning, and the teen group has been the best change in home and away since 2008.
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