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Post by cheerios on Sept 4, 2017 3:22:15 GMT -5
Watching the trailer has me wondering something. If they plan on keeping Kaan with Patrick? I'm sure the boys will have issues and may or may not break up since the show will want them to have complications to make it dramatic. And because they got together last season and there were hints on Kaan straying with the attractive female doctor his mother was dangling in front of him.
What I mean is will the show want the boys to reunite down the line like with Patrick and Magnus before Magnus accident. After they had some hardships, fought for each other, and then overcame what was hurting them. Or if they plan to write Kaan off with someone else and then putting Patrick with someone else in the long run? Though I do wonder since the boys have good chemistry, clearly care for each other, and I am guessing they are well liked by the public. Seems like a waste to just have them be together for just a blip.
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Post by cheerios on Aug 15, 2017 19:26:45 GMT -5
Jack really does have a thing for older men, doesn't he. I don't know if Cam and Darryl are that much older - I'm sure both are under 30. And Jack's other 3 love interests (Kane, Edwin and Charlie) have been the same age as him. I'm really sad they decided to make Charlie into a villain. Was it too much to hope for that he was simply a casual drug user and sexually adventurous teen? Now they turn him into a drug dealer who's pushing tainted drugs and, worst of all, is unconcerned when it results in multiple deaths. I do give the show credit for having four gay men onscreen at the same time (especially when you add in a trans boy and bi woman to the mix) and they have balls for making two of them villains. That's refreshing, even though I dearly wish Charlie wasn't one of them. Next week's spoilers suggest Charlie's time on the show is coming to an end - for real this time. I wonder if he will leave in handcuffs or a body-bag. I heard that one of his first boyfriends before Cam was in his early 20's while he was still in his teens. So that's why I guessed he went for older men.
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Post by cheerios on Aug 12, 2017 0:28:36 GMT -5
Jack really does have a thing for older men, doesn't he.
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Post by cheerios on Jul 22, 2017 4:38:54 GMT -5
So let me get this straight, they force this horrible, cliche, and lazy story on us.
Because drama…
So that Aaron can be tortured even more and be chased by his demons where they can use self harming as a crutch. But only leaves for a few weeks to go and get some help and work on himself. Only for him to comes back all smiles at the pub. And so that Robert can have a pity party, where he’s only minorly hurt, not enough that he’s in any real danger. Just to make him look more sad and pathetic. Where he’s then forced back into the world of the Whites to help out Rebecca whose in a financial jam. Instead of Robert doing his own soul searching and finding out why he lashed out in that way with Rebecca.
There hasn’t really been anything new or any real change or growth. This is a story we have all seen before a hundred times with these characters, on this soap, or any soap for that matter.
Aaron still go the short end of the stick, where life chews him up and spits him out. And the way they treat self harming still royally bugs me. I don’t think they realize (maybe even care) how triggering their actions can be to some people. They have to make sure that Aaron is never happy, so they can cash on the fact that Danny is amazing with the crying and the deep emotional angst and drama. But come on, Aaron is always suffering or being attacked or loosing a love one. It’s just the same sad song on repeat.
Robert is still the villain who can’t keep it in his pants and is still shooting himself in the foot before he goes dancing in the dance halls of life. Who will always hurt Aaron and never gets things right within himself. And instead of really exploring a lot of other stories for Robert, like his time away from the village, or Jack, or him trying to find Andy for Sarah/Jack, or hell even giving Robert a village friend like Pete for example. No we have to sit through another story that stars around Robert’s friend in his pants and it making another mistake that messes up his life. Because apparently bisexuals can’t be faithful and Robert’s sexuality is more a joke.
While Rebecca is this sad pathetic thing still obsessed with a man who will never love her the same way. Who couldn’t possibly be the bad guy in all this because she’s pregnant. And is a White whose stories we are suppose to care for. But are just so badly written with no solid substance to support the characters or stories.
This all just feels like a big waste of time.
A really boring, really cliche, and really big lazy waste of time.
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Post by cheerios on Jul 17, 2017 3:32:56 GMT -5
It's so sad, Magnus and Patrick were so close to happiness and then for Magnus to die like that.
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Post by cheerios on Jul 5, 2017 3:21:26 GMT -5
Well them being related makes things very forbidden and very on edge. So everything between them storywise is stronger and the danger of discovery is greater. Plus there are very few tv and movies where incest in done well and by that I mean told well, story wise. Especially LGBT incest storylines. So I think since it's such a big taboo and there is such a small product of it that drawls people to it. But I can understand why some can't get past that part. I guess since it's happen so much in past history, it just doesn't bother me.
Peter and Ian who play Andrew and Kieran respectfully just have oodles of chemistry. And for only five episodes, they do a good job of giving their relationship some solid history and believably as two people who just click and can't let the other go no matter everything against them. There are parts, I really believed they have been pining for each other all these years. I'm guessing they were each other's first kisses and first loves. Perhaps they were always extremely close and then after the accident the lines got blurred and have stayed blurred ever since.
I don't think Kieran had any intention of starting things again when Eileen and him came back for the funeral. He wanted to say goodbye to his grandfather, to see his old home again and visit with his family. I believe he also came to deal with the accident and losing Mouse or at least try to. Since I think it has put a huge block around his life and not just with his fear of water. I think seeing Andrew again was a huge part of it though. Andrew and him were best friends growing up probably and did everything together. They make each other laugh and light up when they are around each other. But Kieran knows that Andrew is married now with kids, they aren't kids anymore having fun. There are more people involved now than just the two of them. And Kieran likes Bernie, I can't see him wanting to cause her pain or make Andrew feel guilty. I think he just got caught up in the moment when they were close and goofing off in the bathroom, just like old times and he acted on instinct. They both looked so ashamed and guilty after it happened. But that just awoke the sleeping giants in them and they just couldn't deny things anymore.
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Post by cheerios on Jun 28, 2017 22:25:51 GMT -5
Just started watching, is it strange that the whole them being first cousins doesn't bother me one bit? I mean first cousins would marry all the time back in the day, I mean sure it caused problems down the line in the gene pool. But these two aren't going to be having any kids together. They clearly have a deep and strong connection to each other and they just can't deny it or fight it anymore. It doesn't bother me either, the boys being cousins. So we can be strange together haha. I have really enjoyed watching their storyline, and I am currently waiting for confirmation on Series 2. Yes, someone to be strange with. I mean I remember reading books set decades ago of first cousins marrying and no one batting an eye. I mean it would be a bit different if they were brothers or half brothers, but they're only cousins. It's been a while since I have seen a UK soap do a incest storyline, so I'm curious where they are planning to go. I just hope they don't go classic, cliche tragedy. I mean, I know they can't have a happy ending. But I would prefer something more than just death and ruin. Though I can see how the two of them together, would cause lots of damage in that family. Adeen being a smart kid, notices right off the bat that Kieran has heart eyes for her dad and is trying to nip it in the bud because she can see how close they are and how well they get on. Maybe she thinks it's all one sided since Kieran is gay and he will try something with Andrew. Though I don't know if she realizes that her father Andy is just as gaga for Kieran, as Kieran is for Andrew. I bet growing up as kids they were very close, the saying "thick as thieves," is used to describe them. And there was always a deep love/bond between them growing up, I don't know if the tragic accident happened before or after they hit puberty. But I could perhaps see them starting to develop feelings before the accident. Perhaps a lot of long eye stares and close sitting and spending time together alone. But nothing happened, but they both wanted it. Then the accident happened and in their grief, they curled up close together and hugs turned into kisses, which turned passionate and then they probably slept together. But then Kieran and Eileen left for America and they were parted. And then Andrew met Bernie as teens, probably got her pregnant from the get go and got married quickly. Considering he's in his 30's and has a teenager and preteen. I think Andrew was dating Bernie at the time he went over to visit, Eileen and Kieran in America. Andrew and Kieran probably decided to keep things in the past, but the bond between them wouldn't be ignored and so they started again. But once Andrew got home, he found out that Bernie was pregnant and so he married her and things were put to a stop between Kieran and Andrew. But now being in the same place again, everything has come storming back at full force and they can't deny it between them anymore, nor do they want to. Edit: Someone made a really lovely video for them.
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Post by cheerios on Jun 28, 2017 4:47:29 GMT -5
Just started watching, is it strange that the whole them being first cousins doesn't bother me one bit? I mean first cousins would marry all the time back in the day, I mean sure it caused problems down the line in the gene pool. But these two aren't going to be having any kids together. They clearly have a deep and strong connection to each other and they just can't deny it or fight it anymore.
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Post by cheerios on Jun 27, 2017 13:38:52 GMT -5
Deran came out to Smurf on his own terms, I'm so proud of him. And I do think there hope for Adrian and Deran. Considering how Deran lit up when he saw Adrian at the bar and how Adrian was happy for Deran breaking free of Smurf. But Deran can't keep pulling the same toxic bs, he pulled on Adrian before. He needs to treat him better and step up because Adrian is a good guy and deserves better if he gives Deran another chance.
Though I do see Smurf pulling something when she finds out about Adrian. Because she doesn't seem to handle competition well, and considering what Adrian means and represents to Deran. I do think that Adrian is Deran's happy and safe place and Smurf wouldn't be able to handle that. I can see her pulling something.
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Post by cheerios on May 7, 2017 2:23:24 GMT -5
Oh please not an affair storyline, too cliche and Todd and Billy are really great together. There are more to gay couples or soap couples for that matter than affairs. What about careers, family members, an illness, them getting their own place (swinging that past the church), wanting to get married and how they would deal considering the church view on their relationship. There could be more than just the repeat of some pointless affair.
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Post by cheerios on Mar 25, 2017 2:00:17 GMT -5
It's sad where they took Kalle, whose a long standing character on the show I believe. And I do hope that Marianne gets some help because she's clearly unwell. And for Lari to get some peace and some happiness, as much as he can, I could see Elias wanting that for him.
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Post by cheerios on Mar 19, 2017 22:43:30 GMT -5
What did Kalle do? I haven't been watching. Lari has Elias old phone. Kalle has been texting that phone , making Lari believe it is Elias texting him. That is a horrible thing to do. Not only is it messing with Lari's emotions after losing Elias, but it's also messing with his head. What the hell is Kalle thinking? And why would he do something so horrible to someone he once cared for and loved?
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Post by cheerios on Mar 18, 2017 3:00:12 GMT -5
What did Kalle do? I haven't been watching.
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Post by cheerios on Mar 13, 2017 3:43:01 GMT -5
Any news on whose number four is going to be about? I really want it to be about either Jonas, Magnus, Even, or Mahdi. Simply because I really want to see more of the boys, since they are so interesting and different. And we saw a lot of the girls in the first two, I just have so many questions about the boys, that I would like to see play out. And of course Sana really must get one soon because she's amazing. Though I admit I really want to see Sana series when she's going through Russ celebration (I think that it what it's called) simply because I think that would be really interesting from her pov. And because Sana is beyond amazing and she really needs her own series around her.
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Post by cheerios on Mar 12, 2017 2:58:18 GMT -5
Maybe their plan is Jack starts to hang out with his friend Charlie, someone who is the same age and at the same stage of life. And they start something and then perhaps is when the show thinks of bringing Cam back around for Jack.
Is Shortland like that with stories? Sudden and fly through at a fast speed?
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Post by cheerios on Mar 4, 2017 5:08:26 GMT -5
Jack is such a good guy, sweet, smart, kind, understanding, reliable, always willing to help those in need.
Ugh Frank (I think that's his name) is an annoying jerk, he's stirring up trouble for no other reason than to cause trouble. I don't think he cares one bit what kind of label or not that Cam calls himself, or about Jack's feelings. Nope I honestly think he doesn't care if they are together or if they aren't. He just wants to make trouble because it will be fun or entertaining.
I think Cam is fearful that there might be truth to Frank's words and Cam not wanting to hurt Jack or prove Frank right is throwing himself into proving how committed he is to Jack.
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Post by cheerios on Feb 23, 2017 4:00:34 GMT -5
I only heard about Jack dating a tutor or something of the sorts and had a crush on Cam. Jack dated a policeman? What happen there? Was he cute, how old was he? I looked up the actor who plays Cam, he 25 I believe, which is roughly where I guess Cam is suppose to be. Perhaps Jack likes them older. If Jack is either 18 or 19, that's not a giant age difference. I mean if it was my kid, I could see how that would be difficult to swallow. But at that age, he's gonna do what he wants to do, no matter what.
At least Cam seems to be a good boyfriend at the moment. (Hopefully he's off the drugs for good) I'm just glad it looks like he's behind Jack focusing on school and telling Jack that Cam and their relationship can't be enough. That Jack would make a great doctor and he should keep working on his future.
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Post by cheerios on Feb 8, 2017 5:59:38 GMT -5
I do hope that Deran gets better this season and we get to see more of Adrian as character and more of Deran and Adrian as a pairing.
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Post by cheerios on Feb 3, 2017 0:50:37 GMT -5
I don't think Jack any siblings left on canvas. Pixie is dead, Curtis is in prison. Leroy is his cousin, not his brother, I believe. Blue is not his brother. That's Kate's transgendered son. He just lives with Jack because Kate and Mo are a couple. Ah, thanks for explaining. That explains why Blue keeps saying things like people making fun of him since he was born or Leroy not calling him a freak. So are Mo and Kate came together as a couple and combinded their families together like the Brady bunch? How long is Curtis in jail? Did the actor want off the show? Or will he be coming back any time soon? I wonder what Curtis would think of Cam and Jack together as a couple? I get why Mo is upset, his teenage son is romantically involved with an older man, whose also been involved in drugs and in an accidental way led to his other son being put in jail. I don't see any parent reacting well to that news. How much older than Jack is Cam anyways? I'm guessing he's in his twenties.
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Post by cheerios on Feb 2, 2017 4:39:39 GMT -5
Just found this show, Jack and Cam are cute together. Though I see them running into a lot of problems, it being a soap and Mo hating Cam. How many siblings does Jack actually have, I know his sister died. But he has three other siblings? Curtis, Leroy, and the short kid who works at IV with him?
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Post by cheerios on Jan 14, 2017 1:23:28 GMT -5
I want it to be Magnus or Jonas, simply because I'm really curious about the boys group and want to see more about them.
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Post by cheerios on Dec 16, 2016 3:44:31 GMT -5
I'm starting to think Magnus is going to be the lead for next season. And perhaps his story will be about getting him a girlfriend and getting him some rompy pomy because I'm starting to think Magnus is a virgin. He's just reminds me so much of a rolly polly puppy with not much of a clue when it comes to the opposite sex. Each season is about the person shame right? Well Magnus is such a happy go lucky guy who doesn't seem phased by much, I could see feeling embarrassed that all his friends are having active sex lives, where his is kinda non existence.
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Post by cheerios on Dec 15, 2016 4:11:37 GMT -5
I saw someone pointed out on twitter that the school year in Skam starts in August. Is this true? If it is, that means that Even had his eyes on Isak since 2 mths before the start of the season. I think so, they must start early because of their winters. I think the first time Isak sees Even and is intrigued by him in the cafeteria is in October. Which means that Even had a two month head start on crushing on Isak. And if the school in Skam is anything like mine, almost all the kids went to the same school together since elementary school. Which means that everybody probably knows everyone as a basic level like you would at a work place. So it probably didn't take Even a long time to find out Isak's name and info. I wonder if Even did his own internet search on Isak to find out all he could.
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Post by cheerios on Dec 15, 2016 1:43:45 GMT -5
Perhaps they will have the party with everyone hanging out and having a good time. And Isak gets a text from Even who is outside, (not up for a party, but wants to see Isak or maybe even take Isak to meet his parents) and then they show Isak sneaking off to be with Even. And the scenes inter-cut between Isak and Even together with the party going on in the apartment.
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Post by cheerios on Dec 14, 2016 20:30:41 GMT -5
I'm hoping it will be longer because there is still a lot to know. I'm not big on a remake either. Someone had said they should just buy the rights to air the show with subtitles and it will be a lot better than any remake. Whoever next season is about, I really want it to be one of the boys. Since we just got to know the boy squad and we have already seen a lot of the girls.
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