It’s bad, it’s very bad. If you watched last nights episode, you’d surely agree with me (if not then quickly catch it on BBC iPlayer or on the omnibus). The story about Danielle and Ronnie, including Archie along the way, has been progressing since late last year when we first saw the teenage angel. I name her the ‘angel’ due to her being all ‘goody goody’ and not doing much wrong, apart from getting ‘up the duff’! 
Ronnie Mitchell (Left) with daughter, Danielle.
So, finishing the show last night on BBC and BBC 3, I was even more disappointed in the writers. This is what they have done:
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Killed a character that brought lot’s of viewers/views.
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Used yet again, another car accident! When will the council learn to predesignate the square or place speed bumps?
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Having an actress (who is amazing and gorgeous) leave the square without showing the viewers what she is capable of (Apart from last night’s episode).
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Killed off a fantastic, hell of a long story.
- Bad influence on the public for children finding their parents.
All in all? Pathetic, good episode, fantastic acting, but pathetic. To be honest I don’t even know why I watched Eastenders or why I am blogging about it, I am not a regular on the square and was only interested in this story, but when they killed off a great character like that, I just couldn’t be bothered with it. The wedding itself was boring, I just wanted it over and done with to get to the good part of the main plot between the trio (being Danielle, Archie and Ronnie). 
Browsing around forums and websites it is quite clear what the viewers wanted and how they are disappointed. BBC have made a mistake and have received thousands of complaints (according to the amount of people around the web stating they have complained), that is not to mention the amount of comments, forum posts and blog articles about how crappy the story ended. Tomorrows episode will be Ronnie going to see her already diseased, dead daughter (bit hard to die twice eh?!), if this is the case I’ll turn over. The producers know we want Danielle back, but will they listen? 
I now put a question out to you, do you think Eastenders are wrong to kill Danielle off?
Rich.
UPDATE 27/04/09: Sign the partition! Link – Thanks to Jordan for the link.