Gerard Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 Much as I was no fan of the Braxtons and associates, and I'm on the fence with the Morgans, you can draw parallels between the arrival of these new families and the overall premise of newcomers from a different social situation shaking up established life in a small town (the pilot episode). Originally it was more about the locals' attitudes to wayward teens, who maybe let down some tyres, stole some garden gnomes and burnt down the odd caravan, whereas these days, it's more about being pursued by armed criminals, cutting the brakes on cars, hostage situations and shooting down planes. The series works best when exploring the difference in people from different classes and backgrounds in society, but also within a family and community setting. To some extent the Braxtons continued that theme, but in a much more extreme way. One other difference, which has been mentioned many times, is the moral compass of the series. It is very disappointing that in recent years, bad behaviour has generally gone unpunished and the "heroes" of the series are no longer the respectable moral decent folk, but, more often than not, those with criminal associations.
samdanfan Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 59 minutes ago, Gerard said: Much as I was no fan of the Braxtons and associates, and I'm on the fence with the Morgans, you can draw parallels between the arrival of these new families and the overall premise of newcomers from a different social situation shaking up established life in a small town (the pilot episode). Originally it was more about the locals' attitudes to wayward teens, who maybe let down some tyres, stole some garden gnomes and burnt down the odd caravan, whereas these days, it's more about being pursued by armed criminals, cutting the brakes on cars, hostage situations and shooting down planes. The series works best when exploring the difference in people from different classes and backgrounds in society, but also within a family and community setting. To some extent the Braxtons continued that theme, but in a much more extreme way. One other difference, which has been mentioned many times, is the moral compass of the series. It is very disappointing that in recent years, bad behaviour has generally gone unpunished and the "heroes" of the series are no longer the respectable moral decent folk, but, more often than not, those with criminal associations. So True
Homeandawayfan. Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 On 15/01/2017 at 10:55 PM, samdanfan said: When read the Aussie news and there crime stories posted some I think wow that happen on BLUE HEELERS. Although out of that violent family, I did work with someone from the family who appeared to be the only level headed member, and others said he was the only decent one out of them as they knew his family's reputation. So there is always a good member somewhere. Out of the Braxtons in H&A I think Kyle was the nicest one. Alan Bateman said that he got the idea for H&A when he stopped off for an ice cream in a remote NSW town inbetween Wagga Wagga and Yarrawonga (in Vic, but near the NSW VIC border)and got talking and some residents were up in arms over a new foster home being built, some were willing to give them a go, others said their quiet town will be full of "Druggies and bludgers and the streets will be unsafe at night". So the Braxtons arriving sort of reinforced that but the focus then switched onto them and their style.
samdanfan Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 17 minutes ago, Homeandawayfan. said: Although out of that violent family, I did work with someone from the family who appeared to be the only level headed member, and others said he was the only decent one out of them as they knew his family's reputation. So there is always a good member somewhere. Out of the Braxtons in H&A I think Kyle was the nicest one. Alan Bateman said that he got the idea for H&A when he stopped off for an ice cream in a remote NSW town inbetween Wagga Wagga and Yarrawonga (in Vic, but near the NSW VIC border)and got talking and some residents were up in arms over a new foster home being built, some were willing to give them a go, others said their quiet town will be full of "Druggies and bludgers and the streets will be unsafe at night". So the Braxtons arriving sort of reinforced that but the focus then switched onto them and their style. As a Aussie member of one of my clubs said "For every bad Aussie there 10 good ones" after I told her some of the issues I had with some in Queensland and Melbourne.
Homeandawayfan. Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 ATEOTD (at the end of the day) H&A still needs an overhaul, even though crimes are part of seaside town life. It is the balance which is the biggest problem. The pacing needs to be better.
Luke39 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 Yeah from a kiwi I've noticed Aussie life. I mean back in the day we had Zoe the Stalker. I mean even in 2008 one of my fav seasons from the show. You had Johnny Cooper. Etc. But they always balanced it out with depicting Aussie lifestyle and culture. I guess lack of balance, pacing, and consistency is the main issue. The pacing tends to be over blown. When you have that harsh thriller music tone. And at the end some individual is getting beat to the ground. To the point your like, am I watching Blue Heelers, Underbelly, or Home and Away? It would be great if they brought in a Family this season. Who weren't criminals, or on the run, or in Witness Protection. Who are just an every day Aussie Family. Like The Holdens or The Walkers. So it balances it all out.
joany208121 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 I think a massive part of the problem can be seen when we compare the 2006-2008 era to the current Braxton-Morgan era. Characters who committed crimes were punished for them, and their acts were seen as wrong and outraged the town, especially when committed against "good and law abiding" citizens. Jump to this current time, and we are expected to feel empathy and side with those who CONTINUALLY break the law, and are not justifiably reprimanded. I personally think this decline started after Angelo got away with "killing" Jack and the whole Hugo boat smuggling saga.
samdanfan Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 22 minutes ago, joany208121 said: I think a massive part of the problem can be seen when we compare the 2006-2008 era to the current Braxton-Morgan era. Characters who committed crimes were punished for them, and their acts were seen as wrong and outraged the town, especially when committed against "good and law abiding" citizens. Jump to this current time, and we are expected to feel empathy and side with those who CONTINUALLY break the law, and are not justifiably reprimanded. I personally think this decline started after Angelo got away with "killing" Jack and the whole Hugo boat smuggling saga. Yes Villians are now the victims?
sindikatas Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 Well I don't know if it's a spoiler, but in case it is Spoiler Andy and Josh are caught and arrested in the end of 2016, so they might be trying to fix this problem of impunity.
Luke39 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 24 minutes ago, samdanfan said: Yes Villians are now the victims? Brax comes to mind Haha. But yeah to extend on that. Also punishing well meaning characters. But rewarding the crims. But yeah ^ hope that changed.
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