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Post by justinate on Jun 12, 2024 10:41:30 GMT -5
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Post by hfolk on Jun 12, 2024 11:06:21 GMT -5
damn we barely got to see Aaron interact with his new gay cousin
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Post by justinate on Jun 25, 2024 10:30:47 GMT -5
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Post by justinate on Jul 3, 2024 9:59:19 GMT -5
I admit I sighed when I saw that they were introducing a new Sugden - it's a welcome move, but I didn't think it'd have the impact with only Victoria left in the village and I presumed he was a cousin (son to Jack Sr's late brother, Joe). Then I saw he will be openly gay and a half-brother of Victoria and Robert. So you know what is going to happen now - Aaron is going to get with two brothers. Rather surprising they would make him gay but it does feel a bit lazy after losing two gay characters and trying to live off Robert's legacy. Why not just recast Rob if you need a half-brother to Vic and love interest for Aaron?
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Post by carld2 on Jul 3, 2024 20:06:47 GMT -5
I admit I sighed when I saw that they were introducing a new Sugden - it's a welcome move, but I didn't think it'd have the impact with only Victoria left in the village and I presumed he was a cousin (son to Jack Sr's late brother, Joe). Then I saw he will be openly gay and a half-brother of Victoria and Robert. So you know what is going to happen now - Aaron is going to get with two brothers. Rather surprising they would make him gay but it does feel a bit lazy after losing two gay characters and trying to live off Robert's legacy. Why not just recast Rob if you need a half-brother to Vic and love interest for Aaron? Unless they are still hoping Ryan Hawley will return, a Robert return would have made more sense if he's going to be shackled to Aaron. Sad to say this character will likely last for a year or two years at most - a huge waste. We know what happens to anyone who is with Aaron. And I don't know if Danny Miller will want to have any kissing scenes or intimacy. |
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Post by justinate on Jul 4, 2024 8:58:40 GMT -5
I admit I sighed when I saw that they were introducing a new Sugden - it's a welcome move, but I didn't think it'd have the impact with only Victoria left in the village and I presumed he was a cousin (son to Jack Sr's late brother, Joe). Then I saw he will be openly gay and a half-brother of Victoria and Robert. So you know what is going to happen now - Aaron is going to get with two brothers. Rather surprising they would make him gay but it does feel a bit lazy after losing two gay characters and trying to live off Robert's legacy. Why not just recast Rob if you need a half-brother to Vic and love interest for Aaron? Unless they are still hoping Ryan Hawley will return, a Robert return would have made more sense if he's going to be shackled to Aaron. Sad to say this character will likely last for a year or two years at most - a huge waste. We know what happens to anyone who is with Aaron. And I don't know if Danny Miller will want to have any kissing scenes or intimacy. Somehow I think if Ryan H was going to return, they would've already written him back in. He had a very devoted fanbase and he's the only actor whom Danny M came across as comfortable with during intimate scenes. I'm not opposed to the retcon of a Sugden, a tragically decimated family, but I'm not thrilled by the fact that John's not coming in with a husband/boyfriend and the only gay male left on canvas is Aaron - besides Arthur (if indeed he's still on the show). But you're probably right about the likely longevity of this new character. It's a common problem for new characters across soaps, but especially the gays. They will probably give John a big debut and do nothing with him for months before he's written out - just like Ethan, Nicky and Suni. Hopefully he won't get a fatal exit like Ethan - even if it would be in keeping with the Sugdens' tragic history. ETA: Nicky and Suni exited in today's episode. |
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Post by carld2 on Jul 4, 2024 19:36:24 GMT -5
Somehow I think if Ryan H was going to return, they would've already written him back in. He had a very devoted fanbase and he's the only actor whom Danny M came across as comfortable with during intimate scenes. I'm not opposed to the retcon of a Sugden, a tragically decimated family, but I'm not thrilled by the fact that John's not coming in with a husband/boyfriend and the only gay male left on canvas is Aaron - besides Arthur (if indeed he's still on the show). But you're probably right about the likely longevity of this new character. It's a common problem for new characters across soaps, but especially the gays. They will probably give John a big debut and do nothing with him for months before he's written out - just like Ethan, Nicky and Suni. Hopefully he won't get a fatal exit like Ethan - even if it would be in keeping with the Sugdens' tragic history. ETA: Nicky and Suni exited in today's episode. Not to mention Marcus. I still think they were planning to give him the abuse story they gave Tom. Glad we avoided that at least. I liked the actor. Another waste. I have seen some fan speculation that this pairing will be what brings Robert back, but I'm not sure we'll ever see him again. |
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Post by justinate on Jul 23, 2024 11:05:44 GMT -5
Happily, Alfie Clarke (Arthur) is back to filming for Emmerdale - although realistically he won't air until later this year (probably late September at the earliest). https://www.instagram.com/p/C9w-z_MIedr |
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Post by justinate on Aug 21, 2024 8:57:36 GMT -5
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Post by justinate on Sept 10, 2024 5:19:50 GMT -5
Have to say I'm surprised to see them give Arthur a love interest. Probably is a short-term plot as carld2 has suggested but at least it's something, especially when you consider not too long ago I feared they had written him out permanently. |
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Post by justinate on Sept 24, 2024 11:25:48 GMT -5
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