Is anybody else watching the death throes of Neighbours?

I'm not sure how anyone can criticise something they haven't watched for 30 years! You can't jump in at the end and expect to recognise people and understand what is happening. The final episode was created for us to see as many people as possible at the same time, and to round it off in a feel good way. In that I think it succeeded. It even managed to include clips of old episodes which was nice.

Agree Chestnut.

I think the actor who played Hendrix had decided he wanted to leave before Channel 5 decided to withdraw financial help, so a storyline had been written for him.

I've watched since it started and would rather see something 'lighter' than Eastenders or Coronation Street which always seem to have characters arguing or fighting whenever I come across them.

Knew it ? ? ?
It’s not real you know!

Maw why ?

Absolutely flump! I hate the aggression in British soaps, and the way they talk to each other, as though they dislike each other. Even when they're not arguing they sound miserable and unfriendly. Home and Away is equally frothy and soapsy with plenty of bubbles!

MawtheMerrier

Knew it ? ? ?
It’s not real you know!

No-one said it was real! It's just a soap but one that some people had been following.

Why what?
I was curious to see how characters might have changed or relationships evolved - The Archers has been going since time immemorial - but honestly this was only marginally less bad than Dallas being “all a dream”.
I am equally amazed and amused at the hostility my opinion has aroused.
It is only a soap after all, , nobody need take personal offence!

Poor Jane has aged badly. Must be the ozzie sun!

No hostility nor has anyone taken personal offence. Just amazed that you would bother to criticise something you haven't watched in 30 years.

nadateturbe

Not worth a reply really.

I found this dismissive comment pretty offensive.
And why should I comment after all these years ?
Why not?

Agree with both posts Chestnut.

It was sad to see a programme from childhood end. Jane looks lovely and natural. Very nicely dressed. Glad she found happiness.

I was disappointed not to see Lou Carpenter in the final episode, having a final dig at Harold "Jelly belly" Bishop!

Had forgotten about Lou and Harold, yes would have been good but I suppose it was impossible to include everyone.

Out shopping, thought I must watch the time, get home for Neighbours and then remembered ...

Wasn’t Lou shown as a ghost ?

Possibly Anniebach, I might have missed it.
I'll have another look when I'm home. (at the van)

Near the end, he is sitting down

Thanks Anniebach.