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Originally Posted by Marsh.

That's so true though.

They are the last characters to be introduced that actually became huge and drew big audiences with their storylines (granted within their first 4 years).

That was 10 years ago now, who has the show introduced since then that could be considered a good replacement?

It was one thing axing characters in the past as there was always the next "generation" of new characters picking up the mantle. But EE has had a huge problem creating new ones the last few years. The Carter's at a push, but their initial potential was squandered with some piss poor storytelling and quitting actors.

I agree completely. Ronnie and Roxy will be the last characters that have come along, transformed the show and had loads of people be interested in following them and creating iconic moments.

The only characters that have been of any worth to have been introduced over the last few years have been Mick, Linda, Kush and Donna in my opinion.

They desperately need new characters who will inject some life back into the show and drive it into another new era with big new story lines and moments, but I fear SOC will end up filling it with filler characters who are interested in community projects and gardening for instance.