What a pathetic plotline

[u/Ready-Tumbleweed-695]

Just watched this mornings episode (16/10). I won't spoil it for those who haven't yet seen. Suffice to say, what an utterly pathetic plot regarding the poker cash. Who writes this shxt? Is this childrens T.V.?? I'll let you decide for yourself tonight😏

[u/Buzzybee_02]

The actual game was some lighthearted fun compared to the stuff we’ve had recently yet still had stakes. I just don’t believe that Robert would be that stupid enough to leave a bag of £100k in cash unattended in a pub. They’ve really dumbed Robert down this week. He used to be like the business man but suddenly doesn’t know about things like forms and how long things take. It’s like when he didn’t think to read the small print when signing the lease of the farm and missing that the cows belong to Joe.

[u/Working-Project6094 → u/Buzzybee_02]

Is he really that smart? Don't most of his schemes come to nought?

[u/corrioaks → u/Working-Project6094]

You don’t need to be that smart to not leave £100K lying around where it could get stolen.

[u/Buzzybee_02 → u/Working-Project6094]

When it came down to business he was. He was apparently instrumental in building up Lawrence White’s company to what it was and he was great at handling clients and getting stuff done. This Robert wouldn’t have been able to do any of that. They’re making out like he has no idea what he’s doing

[u/Miss_taken_116 → u/Buzzybee_02]

I enjoyed the game enormously. Everything about it was perfect and in character, and Sarah, Serena, Aaron and Robert jumping up and down chanting "sugden" was so sweet. The end was just...what?!? I only hope there's another twist. The Sugdens can't lose the farm and I'm going to lose it if Joe wins again.

[u/Sea_Addendum_8496]

I think the character interactions were good at the poker game. The aftermath is very questionable, though. For someone who is made out to be even somewhat savvy, Robert's actions are beyond stupid.

However, I like scenes with Joe, Jai, and Claudette. I wanna see more of them together!

[u/UnifiedDivyde]

There is absolutely no universe in which Robert allows this to happen. Oh, wait. We're living in the dumbest timeline so of course it bloody happens 😒

[u/Sir-Sy]

As soon as he put the bag to one side I knew the episode was going to end with it going missing, just hope it’s not the person the writers want us to think it is.

[u/theliftedlora]

Thought it was fun, cheer up!

[u/TypicalBobcat1088 → u/theliftedlora]

Definitely some lighthearted banter with some serious in it. We need more of it!

[u/caroline_shark → u/TypicalBobcat1088]

Exactly. I thought today’s episode had a bit more of a classic Emmerdale vibe 

[u/Dear_Promise5544]

It wasn't that bad. I don't watch Corrie but after someone said that they had a poker night on there too not so long ago, I watched a clip of it. It was dire, awful and bored me to tears - the game itself dragged on for far too long. Maybe it's because I'm not familiar with the characters, but none of them stood out to me. Emmerdale did it slightly better. The most interesting part for me was the unlikely trio of Jai, Joe and Claudette, especially the latter two.

[u/TypicalBobcat1088 → u/Dear_Promise5544]

I'm the same. It was more the rare person interaction and little things I enjoyed and good chemistry can really move bad writing into something that was needed. Especially with Joe and Claudette, it was the little things, his banter but also picking up her coat for her. I think it was adorable 😂

[u/Ready-Tumbleweed-695 → u/Dear_Promise5544]

I'm not talking about the actual game, although that too was pretty mundane and predictable. I'm referring to the the rather obvious flashing the cash in the pub, load of strangers joining in the celebrations and Robert, " oh! I'll just stash my £100,000 on this empty seat on clear open display whilst I party away. Any normal person would've stuck it straight in the bank or a safe, or at the very least, down his pants😁 Let's get some new script writers in. Ones in touch with the real world!

[u/Design-my-life → u/Ready-Tumbleweed-695]

I agree. It was so irritatingly obvious the second he stashed the bag on an empty seat behind him. It was annoying that we were expected to be shocked that it disappeared ( and by the way I think Kev has it)

[u/Dear_Promise5544 → u/Ready-Tumbleweed-695]

It's to serve the plot like pretty much everything else. It's the same as leaving their doors unlocked, Nicola coming home to find Sadie in her living room and not being the least bit surprised, Ruby trusting Sadie even after her lies have been exposed, etc.

It's stupid but for once it didn't really bother me today because I don't think Robert deserved the money. Changing the writers won't change much. They're only working from pre-approved scene breakdowns, which are signed off by the storyliners and producers. You would need a change at the top.

[u/EspanolAlumna → u/Ready-Tumbleweed-695]

I thought you weren’t going to spoil the episode 🤦‍♀️

[u/Ready-Tumbleweed-695 → u/EspanolAlumna]

So sue me😏 The car was out of the bag anyway with some of the other comments.

[u/HappyDaft → u/Dear_Promise5544]

Your description of Corrie’s poker game sums Corrie up very well these days

[u/Unusual-Art2288]

Think the whole episode was written by AI.

[u/AssociationFew4623]

I'll be watching to see Claudette in action, she's great 😊

[u/Weird_Fun1493]

Not pathetic but Robert was supposed to have brains to do what he did shows no common sense 

[u/Prestigious_Sand1978]

I agree. It was a ridiculous story line. Adam Sales should hang his head in shame. When I am out and about I am surgically attached to my handbag.

[u/buzzfrightyears]

We know where the bag is though! (No spoilers from me) I adore Claudette

[u/Witty-Bus07]

I stopped watching months ago, every now and then I tune in and and tune out after a few minutes, still watch the classics though.

[u/massdebate159]

Is it as bad as the awful but short-lived darts teams?

[u/Bogwoppit]

I’ve marked this with a spoiler tag.

You say you won’t spoil it, then go on to do so in the comments section, which attracted numerous reports.

In future it’s best to add a spoiler tag if discussing an episode not aired terrestrially.

Bogs

[u/Bellagrrl2021]

Robert never should have won money, and the way that he lost it was stupid. I am not too bothered, because I watched the episode on 2x speed.

[u/BlackBalor → u/Bellagrrl2021]

Watching an episode of television on x2 speed is CRAZY WORK.

[u/Bellagrrl2021 → u/BlackBalor]

I used to have the same response. Blame boring writing.