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I'm sure the first Look figures are closer to 300k and is the only thing that rates like this on 5star. (looking at thinkbox ratings reports) and as per the ratings on 5 which were around 250k mark (we know only 80k ish were live at 13:45)I would bet my bottom dollar that 5 are hoping to nudge the first Look ratings to closer to 500k in getting the ones who normally pvr the lunchtime to either switch to streaming (presumably this will count towards the ratings of the 5star ep) and/or record the 5star showing instead to count towards the +7 day ratings there. This would also put it comfortably ahead of hollyoaks as the ratings wouldn't be split so much. However, let's see. I'm not sure how many people are capable of doing it. Generally people are reluctant to change, particularly habitual viewing, and ive already seen comments online line like "I can't get 5star" even though we all know that if you can get 5 you can get 5star. It's going to take a few weeks for people to find the show this year I reckon.

Well, you know, we already had them and then for some reason people were desperate to talk about the First Look/Streaming in this thread instead of the one they already had. I mean, if you're going to be picky the 6pm's been a repeat for about 20 years!

I've been through something very similar to the Matheson girls, and Dana's behaviour is very true to life of the siblings who isn't prepared, in any way, to offer a way back. It's a good storyline, so far.

Yep, I've just unpinned the 5Star thread, and you can now discuss episodes here at 5Star/streaming pace

I don't think I've ever seen an explanation of the "lifetime deal", and whether it really means C5 are obliged to buy the show for as long as 7 want to produce it. Even if that was the deal, I'm sure it could be renegotiated. It is strange though that C5 gave up on Neighbours, but continued on with H&A, when it was less popular. I can't see how axing H&A from the main channel can be a good thing, but perhaps figures for the lunchtime slot were so low that the number watching on 5Star or On Demand are enough to make it profitable. As they're still buying the show, I don't know how dropping it from the main channel could save them any money, unless they think it will drive more viewers to the On Demand service, which I assume they make a profit from through advertising. H&A must cost C5 less than what it makes in advertising revenue. If it was losing them money (as they said Neighbours was, if I remember correctly) then surely they would look for a way out of the contract ASAP. The beginning of the end? Hard to know. It does push H&A further out of the mainstream. If this change means that total viewing figures fall, I could see that as leverage to negotiate a cheaper contract. I'm sure H&A will continue for a few more years at least, as no doubt they'll want to celebrate the 40th anniversary in 2028, and surpass Neighbours in terms of longevity. Having said that, for some reason H&A doesn't seem to celebrate milestones any more.

Catching up on recent eps, it blows my mind how little some characters interact. When did Mack and Maz have a scene together, or Abby and Jo, or even Mali and Leah. The show is split into a few groups with very little crossover now, which it never was like.

Good point I never thought that it was weird they didn't ask Brax for help. Him and Ricky's final episode was kinda weird. Brax had such a big build up to his return (which was good on his initial return) but this felt so rushed. In the space of a few minutes, Brax returns, announces he's now free with no details really, then asks Ricky to leave the bay with him in a few hours. Then he's not seen again until they they quickly leave. I don't know if the town ever found out or acknowledged it. The Braxtons were mentioned quite a few times over the years but none really acknowledged Brax alive outside of Dean, Nate and Ash. Kat seemed to know at some point but it was implied Ash had told her at this point as they were now back together.

I just meant what episodes does he have.