Are the current producers ruining Home and Away?

[Jezz]

Those character profiles are pretty pathetic but how do we know that they're written by the producers or those very close to them?

[gutterboy]

Wow...... those profiles couldn't be further from the truth lol

[ter06]

I don't think there are too many teens, I think they chose the wrong teens. Maybe should have introduced younger teens or brought back characters such as Ryan Baker or Lily Smith having teens with good history within the show. There is also Irene's grandchildren at that age group too. I think someone hit the nail on the head when they said the problem they have is they are casting older actors to play the teens. I think Will McDonald is a brilliant example of being able to find an actor that is both age appropriate and talented. VJ needs to be upgraded to a regular and given storylines. If Felix Dean isn't able to, recast him. I think we also have the problem of characters that aren't that great sticking around longer then what they should be, because of the actors 3 year contracts. Justine Clarke only stuck around for about 18 months but she was memorable as Roo because she was given the right storylines for that time and stuck around for as long as she needed to, Georgie Parker is a Gold Logie winning actress but she hasn't even been nominated for Home and Away, she's been on the show 3 years now. With a character like Roo she should be winning awards, she isn't because they aren't utilizing her the best they can.

I totally agree with what you have said about Roo. When I heard Georgie was joining I thought she would fill the void left by Kate Ritchie and would be reeling in the awards. Her initial story was good and hinted at her bad girl past and we were left wondering if the money went to Martha or did she pocket it?! Then when she returned they turned her into a sticky beak good two shoes who is quite frankly somewhat annoying. Roo has a 20 year void that we practically know nothing about apart from the time her friend came back to visit. She has roots in the show and an immense potential. But that is the problem with H&A these days, it lacks depth and insight. Sometimes I see something and I think are they trying to insult our intelligence! And I get that people mature and grow up (that is why I am glad Marilyn isn't as ditzy and as bimbo-ish as she once was as she went through a very dark time that would obviously have changed her) and that because Roo was a wild teen she shouldn't necessarily be bad now but it would be nice for it to be explained how this happened, how she coped without her daughter for such a long time etc. I liked the triangle with her Sid and Marilyn as it was a proper grown up love story and not the teen crap we are used to. But then it was forgotten about within an episode and her and Marilyn were besties. (I do like their friendship though and I think Georgie and Emily have amazing chemistry)

And Roo's super New York career has disappeared for a part time job in the diner?!!

I mentioned this in the Sally and the money thread but how would a bank give an almost 70 year old man and two part time waitresses (and pretend hair dresser and wedding organiser when the story suits) a mortgage for such a big house and caravan park? It wouldn't happen. That story was never really fully tied up anyway. It's just unrealistic that the shows three 40+ female characters are thrown together in the diner because they can't find anything else to do with them. Marilyn should open up her own salon again.

[summerbay18o]

Those character profiles are pretty pathetic but how do we know that they're written by the producers or those very close to them?

You're right, we don't know. But even if it isn't written by the producers, why would they allow those terrible character profiles on their official website?

[j.laur5]

I don't think there are too many teens, I think they chose the wrong teens. Maybe should have introduced younger teens or brought back characters such as Ryan Baker or Lily Smith having teens with good history within the show. There is also Irene's grandchildren at that age group too. I think someone hit the nail on the head when they said the problem they have is they are casting older actors to play the teens. I think Will McDonald is a brilliant example of being able to find an actor that is both age appropriate and talented. VJ needs to be upgraded to a regular and given storylines. If Felix Dean isn't able to, recast him. I think we also have the problem of characters that aren't that great sticking around longer then what they should be, because of the actors 3 year contracts. Justine Clarke only stuck around for about 18 months but she was memorable as Roo because she was given the right storylines for that time and stuck around for as long as she needed to, Georgie Parker is a Gold Logie winning actress but she hasn't even been nominated for Home and Away, she's been on the show 3 years now. With a character like Roo she should be winning awards, she isn't because they aren't utilizing her the best they can.

I totally agree with what you have said about Roo. When I heard Georgie was joining I thought she would fill the void left by Kate Ritchie and would be reeling in the awards. Her initial story was good and hinted at her bad girl past and we were left wondering if the money went to Martha or did she pocket it?! Then when she returned they turned her into a sticky beak good two shoes who is quite frankly somewhat annoying. Roo has a 20 year void that we practically know nothing about apart from the time her friend came back to visit. She has roots in the show and an immense potential. But that is the problem with H&A these days, it lacks depth and insight. Sometimes I see something and I think are they trying to insult our intelligence! And I get that people mature and grow up (that is why I am glad Marilyn isn't as ditzy and as bimbo-ish as she once was as she went through a very dark time that would obviously have changed her) and that because Roo was a wild teen she shouldn't necessarily be bad now but it would be nice for it to be explained how this happened, how she coped without her daughter for such a long time etc. I liked the triangle with her Sid and Marilyn as it was a proper grown up love story and not the teen crap we are used to. But then it was forgotten about within an episode and her and Marilyn were besties. (I do like their friendship though and I think Georgie and Emily have amazing chemistry)

And Roo's super New York career has disappeared for a part time job in the diner?!!

I mentioned this in the Sally and the money thread but how would a bank give an almost 70 year old man and two part time waitresses (and pretend hair dresser and wedding organiser when the story suits) a mortgage for such a big house and caravan park? It wouldn't happen. That story was never really fully tied up anyway. It's just unrealistic that the shows three 40+ female characters are thrown together in the diner because they can't find anything else to do with them. Marilyn should open up her own salon again.

Why would a bank not give a loan to Alf and Roo?.

[Jezz]

Those character profiles are pretty pathetic but how do we know that they're written by the producers or those very close to them?

You're right, we don't know. But even if it isn't written by the producers, why would they allow those terrible character profiles on their official website?

You've got to wonder who who wrote the character profiles in the first place.

Poor form by those involved!

[Red Ranger 1]

I like to think that the people who make the show are more interested in making the show than worrying about a bunch of character bios full of stuff that seems to have been made up on the spot.

[John]

I see the hand of the Seven promo people in this lot. Enough said about them.

[ter06]

I don't think there are too many teens, I think they chose the wrong teens. Maybe should have introduced younger teens or brought back characters such as Ryan Baker or Lily Smith having teens with good history within the show. There is also Irene's grandchildren at that age group too. I think someone hit the nail on the head when they said the problem they have is they are casting older actors to play the teens. I think Will McDonald is a brilliant example of being able to find an actor that is both age appropriate and talented. VJ needs to be upgraded to a regular and given storylines. If Felix Dean isn't able to, recast him. I think we also have the problem of characters that aren't that great sticking around longer then what they should be, because of the actors 3 year contracts. Justine Clarke only stuck around for about 18 months but she was memorable as Roo because she was given the right storylines for that time and stuck around for as long as she needed to, Georgie Parker is a Gold Logie winning actress but she hasn't even been nominated for Home and Away, she's been on the show 3 years now. With a character like Roo she should be winning awards, she isn't because they aren't utilizing her the best they can.

I totally agree with what you have said about Roo. When I heard Georgie was joining I thought she would fill the void left by Kate Ritchie and would be reeling in the awards. Her initial story was good and hinted at her bad girl past and we were left wondering if the money went to Martha or did she pocket it?! Then when she returned they turned her into a sticky beak good two shoes who is quite frankly somewhat annoying. Roo has a 20 year void that we practically know nothing about apart from the time her friend came back to visit. She has roots in the show and an immense potential. But that is the problem with H&A these days, it lacks depth and insight. Sometimes I see something and I think are they trying to insult our intelligence! And I get that people mature and grow up (that is why I am glad Marilyn isn't as ditzy and as bimbo-ish as she once was as she went through a very dark time that would obviously have changed her) and that because Roo was a wild teen she shouldn't necessarily be bad now but it would be nice for it to be explained how this happened, how she coped without her daughter for such a long time etc. I liked the triangle with her Sid and Marilyn as it was a proper grown up love story and not the teen crap we are used to. But then it was forgotten about within an episode and her and Marilyn were besties. (I do like their friendship though and I think Georgie and Emily have amazing chemistry)

And Roo's super New York career has disappeared for a part time job in the diner?!!

I mentioned this in the Sally and the money thread but how would a bank give an almost 70 year old man and two part time waitresses (and pretend hair dresser and wedding organiser when the story suits) a mortgage for such a big house and caravan park? It wouldn't happen. That story was never really fully tied up anyway. It's just unrealistic that the shows three 40+ female characters are thrown together in the diner because they can't find anything else to do with them. Marilyn should open up her own salon again.

Why would a bank not give a loan to Alf and Roo?.

Because Alf would be dead before the mortgage gets paid off and Roo is a part time waitress. No bank would give a mortgage on a house to two high risk people like them

[Blaxland 89]

I like to think that the people who make the show are more interested in making the show than worrying about a bunch of character bios full of stuff that seems to have been made up on the spot.

I think you must be the most dedicated fan ever. You clearly have watched the show for a very long time and seen the way its changed and you still look for positives in the current and continue to watch it on a daily basis when most long term fans have given up. I'd love to still enjoy the show now but can't. I think thats great that you do but interested in what good you still see it?