Bored with Murder on the Dales - Soaps

Bonny1 · 22-01-2007, 19:10

I'm so bored by the 'murder on the dales' story, I'm not sure I care about who murdered Tom Bling, or about who get's his fortune..

I can't stand Chas, Matthew's brain as usual is in his pants, Carl, has no backbone, and Jimmy, is well .... Jimmy..

The Merry widow, is a bad caricature, of Cruella deVill.. even by wonderful Emmerdale standards..

The imminent Katie/Andy/Jo storlyine intensifies this week, and I'm deadpan with excitement...

I think I need to step away from the Dales for a while... maybe until Spring time, and lambing season..

I adore Emmerdale, but a rest is a good as a change..

does anyone else feel the same?

wallo mr slug · 22-01-2007, 19:32

I haven't been interested at all in the murder story. So far every twist has seemd predictable and I'm past caring.
Perhaps if we cared more about the victim we would, but Tom King was hardly likeable was he?

The characters also seem very contrived...particularly, Rosemary as you've pointed out.

devilbumblebee · 22-01-2007, 19:34

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Originally Posted by BonnyBute

I think I need to step away from the Dales for a while... maybe until Spring time, and lambing season..

Ah yes, I forgot about lambing season; explains why everyone is pregnant.

22-01-2007, 19:39

I am also bored with the murder storyline. I couldn't care less who killed Tom King; I'm only glad someone did it. If it wasn't for the Billy Hopwood storyline, I might have also taken a break from Emmerdale.

Bonny1 · 22-01-2007, 19:48

thankgod I'm not alone.. lol lol

MuckyMarvin · 22-01-2007, 19:52

I agree, I don't really care who killed Tom King the poor man's Frank Tate.

iiHEARTy0u · 22-01-2007, 19:52

I admit, i haven't been following it. It's been quite boring from what i've seen.

I just want to know who did it!

Anyone know when it will be revealed?

Mirin · 22-01-2007, 19:53

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Originally Posted by BonnyBute

I'm so bored by the 'murder on the dales' story, I'm not sure I care about who murdered Tom Bling, or about who get's his fortune..

I can't stand Chas, Matthew's brain as usual is in his pants, Carl, has no backbone, and Jimmy, is well .... Jimmy..

The Merry widow, is a bad caricature, of Cruella deVill.. even by wonderful Emmerdale standards..

The imminent Katie/Andy/Jo storlyine intensifies this week, and I'm deadpan with excitement...

I think I need to step away from the Dales for a while... maybe until Spring time, and lambing season..

I adore Emmerdale, but a rest is a good as a change..

does anyone else feel the same?

Only another 15 weeks to go hun.

iiHEARTy0u · 22-01-2007, 19:54

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Originally Posted by Mirin

Only another 15 weeks to go hun.

15?

Are you serious?

22-01-2007, 19:54

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Originally Posted by iiHEARTy0u

Anyone know when it will be revealed?

I'm sure I read somewhere that it won't be for several months yet. Maybe even half a year. Big mistake by the Emmie producers if you ask me; I'm sure even the most dedicated fans will have trouble maintaining interest for that long.....and it's not as if Tom King was some well-loved character who the majority of viewers want avenged.

Mirin · 22-01-2007, 19:56

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Originally Posted by iiHEARTy0u

15?

Are you serious?

Yes hun, I am being serious ... sorry ...

helenmadwoman · 22-01-2007, 20:23

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Originally Posted by Fizzy Dog

I'm sure I read somewhere that it won't be for several months yet. Maybe even half a year. Big mistake by the Emmie producers if you ask me; I'm sure even the most dedicated fans will have trouble maintaining interest for that long.....and it's not as if Tom King was some well-loved character who the majority of viewers want avenged.

SAID. But got so caught up in the flippin' clue search and trying to get logged in by 7pm that I've not reallly been glued as usual, especially last couple weeks.
At least with Trial and Retribution/ Waking the Dead and even the Bill/Taggart and Midsomer Murders AND CORRIE> you only have to be glued for two evenings. And quite frankly Emmerdale producers I've thoroughly enjoyed them! So hurry up we want FIZZ, BANG, WHOLLOP > not SIMMER.

MuckyMarvin · 22-01-2007, 20:40

If they drag it on until April then that's just stupid. People are losing interest now. Tom King wasn't a good enough character to warrant months of interest in who topped him. Whoever it was, most people would only like to know so they can credit them with relieving Emmerdale viewers from that poor man's Frank Tate.

goodlad_not · 22-01-2007, 20:46

every week they have a different prime suspect

helenmadwoman · 22-01-2007, 20:51

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Originally Posted by goodlad_not

every week they have a different prime suspect

Remember how long Frank Tate's saga went on for with Kim Tate and Chris and his wife<Milandra thingy> and then the Kim Tate empire and still not happy with her lot> remeber how long that went on for >>>>>>??????? I too lost interest then.

barkingmad · 22-01-2007, 20:53

E'Dale is my fave soap, and follow it religiously. BUT, I have to say the whol whodunnit thing has turned me right off, and turning me on to E4 to watch tomorrow's episodes of the Oaks!

Im sure Im not the only one either

helenmadwoman · 22-01-2007, 20:55

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Originally Posted by barkingmad

E'Dale is my fave soap, and follow it religiously. BUT, I have to say the whol whodunnit thing has turned me right off, and turning me on to E4 to watch tomorrow's episodes of the Oaks!

Im sure Im not the only one either

cos' my fav too> Had more excitment with the clue search!!!!

RosamundStreet · 22-01-2007, 21:07

I totally disagree, Emmerdale can do no wrong in my eyes!

Flukie · 22-01-2007, 22:01

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Originally Posted by Fizzy Dog

I'm sure I read somewhere that it won't be for several months yet. Maybe even half a year. Big mistake by the Emmie producers if you ask me; I'm sure even the most dedicated fans will have trouble maintaining interest for that long.....and it's not as if Tom King was some well-loved character who the majority of viewers want avenged.

I was interested in Whodunnit for about 2 weeks after the murder, then the whole Bob and Jamie panto bored me and since then I couldn't care less and the rest of it's so bad I haven't watched for weeks. I read the episode threads to keep up with what's gone on in each episode.

I do think it was a bit of a mistake dragging it out so long, specially as they seem to only do the storyline sporadically. As you say, it's not like Tom was a much loved character who'd been in for many years. But even if it had been I'd still be bored by now!

Flukie · 22-01-2007, 22:06

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Originally Posted by MuckyMarvin

If they drag it on until April then that's just stupid. People are losing interest now. Tom King wasn't a good enough character to warrant months of interest in who topped him. Whoever it was, most people would only like to know so they can credit them with relieving Emmerdale viewers from that poor man's Frank Tate.

What's so annoying about the whole thing is this daft '10 suspects' thing. You don't like someone, you don't like them, doesn't mean you'd ever kill em! If everyone killed everyone they fell out with there'd be very few people left in the world! That's what's so ridiculous about the hype there was about this whole 'half the village are suspects' rubbish. The people who would benefit are the realistic suspects. Bob, Jamie, Len, Terry ... and half of them, benefit in no way. It's just daft, designed to drag it out, and that's what's so boring.

At least with the Corrie murder they just let everyone know who did it from the start and left the viewer to watch the police trying to work out what everyone watching knows!

Mirin · 22-01-2007, 22:14

Well, I'm not bored with it ... yet!

They are interlocking new storylines in with the murder investigation now, so that's good. Looking forward to Viv popping those wee babies of hers, as I think if she doesn't pop soon, she'll explode! Plus we've got the whole Billy Hopwood story to unfold, which should be good. I admit that I could do without the whole Andeh, Kayteh and Wooden storyline, but hopefully that will be resovled once and for all soon.

There are a few more new characters coming into the show soon:

spoiler:
Linda Lusardi's character, Carrie and her daughter Scarlett (by Tom King).

Sharon, Val Lambert's daughter.

New Aussie farrier, Jonny, who just happens to be gay and catches Grayson's eye

so there are some interesting storylines coming up.

Each to their own, but I'm sticking with Emmerdale for the foreseeable future.

pablopicasso · 22-01-2007, 22:34

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Originally Posted by Mirin

Each to their own, but I'm sticking with Emmerdale for the foreseeable future.

Here here!!

Bonny1 · 22-01-2007, 22:46

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Originally Posted by RosamundStreet

I totally disagree, Emmerdale can do no wrong in my eyes!

Bless you

puzz · 22-01-2007, 23:59

ive stopped watching to be honest. boring! its not exactly the big mystery thats the nation is it?

gregrichards · 23-01-2007, 00:10

It is so dull. A storyline like this has and will only work in Dallas. Do the producers think Tom King is really JR and that the world is gripped by Emmerdale!

I liked Emmerdale for years but if this continues viewers are going to end up admitting themselves to an asylum. I really hope the viewing figures decline and a radical rethink of the show is sought because it cries of desperation due to a lack of ideas just now.

22-01-2007, 19:10	#1
Bonny1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,307	Bored with Murder on the Dales I'm so bored by the 'murder on the dales' story, I'm not sure I care about who murdered Tom Bling, or about who get's his fortune.. I can't stand Chas, Matthew's brain as usual is in his pants, Carl, has no backbone, and Jimmy, is well .... Jimmy.. The Merry widow, is a bad caricature, of Cruella deVill.. even by wonderful Emmerdale standards.. The imminent Katie/Andy/Jo storlyine intensifies this week, and I'm deadpan with excitement... I think I need to step away from the Dales for a while... maybe until Spring time, and lambing season.. I adore Emmerdale, but a rest is a good as a change.. does anyone else feel the same?

22-01-2007, 22:14	#21
Mirin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Here, There and Everywhere Posts: 4,571	Well, I'm not bored with it ... yet! They are interlocking new storylines in with the murder investigation now, so that's good. Looking forward to Viv popping those wee babies of hers, as I think if she doesn't pop soon, she'll explode! Plus we've got the whole Billy Hopwood story to unfold, which should be good. I admit that I could do without the whole Andeh, Kayteh and Wooden storyline, but hopefully that will be resovled once and for all soon. There are a few more new characters coming into the show soon: spoiler: Linda Lusardi's character, Carrie and her daughter Scarlett (by Tom King). Sharon, Val Lambert's daughter. New Aussie farrier, Jonny, who just happens to be gay and catches Grayson's eye so there are some interesting storylines coming up. Each to their own, but I'm sticking with Emmerdale for the foreseeable future. Last edited by Mirin : 22-01-2007 at 22:16.

22-01-2007, 19:32	#2
wallo mr slug Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northumberland, England Posts: 4,005	I haven't been interested at all in the murder story. So far every twist has seemd predictable and I'm past caring. Perhaps if we cared more about the victim we would, but Tom King was hardly likeable was he? The characters also seem very contrived...particularly, Rosemary as you've pointed out.

22-01-2007, 19:39	#4
Fizzy Dog Posts: n/a	I am also bored with the murder storyline. I couldn't care less who killed Tom King; I'm only glad someone did it. If it wasn't for the Billy Hopwood storyline, I might have also taken a break from Emmerdale.

22-01-2007, 19:48	#5
Bonny1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,307	thankgod I'm not alone.. lol lol

22-01-2007, 19:52	#6
MuckyMarvin Banned User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 53	I agree, I don't really care who killed Tom King the poor man's Frank Tate.

22-01-2007, 19:52	#7
iiHEARTy0u Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scotland xx Posts: 8,524	I admit, i haven't been following it. It's been quite boring from what i've seen. I just want to know who did it! Anyone know when it will be revealed?

22-01-2007, 20:40	#13
MuckyMarvin Banned User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 53	If they drag it on until April then that's just stupid. People are losing interest now. Tom King wasn't a good enough character to warrant months of interest in who topped him. Whoever it was, most people would only like to know so they can credit them with relieving Emmerdale viewers from that poor man's Frank Tate.

22-01-2007, 20:46	#14
goodlad_not Banned User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 15	every week they have a different prime suspect

22-01-2007, 20:53	#16
barkingmad Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: in the madhouse Services: virgin media, for my sins Posts: 2,965	E'Dale is my fave soap, and follow it religiously. BUT, I have to say the whol whodunnit thing has turned me right off, and turning me on to E4 to watch tomorrow's episodes of the Oaks! Im sure Im not the only one either

22-01-2007, 21:07	#18
RosamundStreet Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,049	I totally disagree, Emmerdale can do no wrong in my eyes!

22-01-2007, 23:59	#24
puzz Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,218	ive stopped watching to be honest. boring! its not exactly the big mystery thats the nation is it?

23-01-2007, 00:10	#25
gregrichards Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 762	It is so dull. A storyline like this has and will only work in Dallas. Do the producers think Tom King is really JR and that the world is gripped by Emmerdale! I liked Emmerdale for years but if this continues viewers are going to end up admitting themselves to an asylum. I really hope the viewing figures decline and a radical rethink of the show is sought because it cries of desperation due to a lack of ideas just now.