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The world of soap operas can sometimes be truly unhinged. Despite some of the most unbelievable stories, we, as viewers, love to see soap operas. It is because despite portraying some of the most unthinkable stories, soap operas deliver these stories in such an interesting manner that they are hard not to like.
Sometimes the world of soap operas becomes mundane, and to bring a new perspective, the addition of intriguing storylines, such as evil twins and fake deaths keeps us hooked. It is okay to forget about gritty realism and nuanced studies and let ourselves submerge into the unadulterated world of soap operas. In these moments, you have to throw logic out of the window and just embrace the storylines delightfully without judging.
These moments are not just plot twists, these tap into our deepest desires for drama and keep us on the edge of our seats. So, let’s delve into nine glorious instances where soap operas threw us into moments that made us throw caution to the wind and have a fun immersive experience.
Fake deaths, evil twins, and surprise weddings: 9 times soaps went absolutely feral
1)Luke Spencer’s twins in General Hospital
Daily soaps often use the plot line of evil twins to add drama and intrigue to the show. These twins often wreak havoc and cause trouble for the characters. In General Hospital, there has been a fair use of the evil twin plot. However, Luke Spencer’s evil twin has been an immense source of interest for the viewers.
Luke has been a significant character of General Hospital. He has been a part of the show since the beginning. However, Luke’s twin Bill Eckert was not really his twin but his cousin. He also died because he was mistaken for his cousin Luke Spencer. This whole storyline is one of the most intriguing ones in General Hospital according to the viewers.
2)Claudette’s miraculous return in EastEnders
EastEnders has been able to show us some of the most intense plotlines in the history of soap opera. Since the beginning of the show, each and every character of EastEnders has gone through their fair share of troubles. Among these, Claudette’s miraculous return after being buried is truly one of a kind according to the viewers. After getting hit on the head she falls down. She is then buried by her own son thinking that she has died.
However, lo and behold, she comes back. How? She dug her way through the grave and came back to safety. Initially, viewers were a bit dubious about this whole plotline, however, soap operas tend to bring a whole lot of emotions from the viewers with their intricate plotlines which sometimes may be confusing but are undoubtedly entertaining at the end of the day. Claudette had been a forbiddable character in EastEnders. It is undeniable that she will inject a fresh dose of drama with her return from the dead as well.
3)Adam and Stuart Chandler in All My Children
A dose of evil twins in soap operas is never boring. Rather it adds to the overall interesting factor adding depth to the series. This list is incomplete without the twins that stole the show in All My Children. Adam and Stuart’s characters have been a captivating source of entertainment for the viewers.
Both the characters have been portrayed by David Canary. These two brothers depict the two sides of the same coin. They have stark differences in their approach towards relationships, and life. Stuart’s gentle nature is a contrast to Adam’s ruthless one. Stuart possesses profound empathy as a character that the viewers love. David Canary’s ability to portray such contrasting characters in the same show shows his talent and versatility as an actor. It is truly a remarkable feat.
4)An entire season as a dream?
Soap operas often take drastic steps to keep the viewers intrigued. Sometimes they bring back characters from the dead, sometimes they make the characters go through plastic surgery to introduce a change in cast, and sometimes even dismiss a whole season as a dream sequence. Yes, that is what the beloved soap opera, Dallas, did to their ninth season.
The whole season was revealed to be a dream sequence. Viewers were going through a varied number of reactions. Mostly positive. It showed the show’s ability to drive a narrative in a completely different direction without making a mess. Dallas masterfully created this whole season into a dream sequence. Pamela’s dream helped to bring back Bobby in the series which the viewers loved.
5)Anna Devane and her twin in All My Children
Anna and Alex’s story in All My Children has been one of the most intriguing ones in the series according to the viewers. The idea of identical twins leading to such intense drama in the series is truly remarkable. Initially, viewers were confused about whether Alex was just Anna.
Many viewers have pointed out that they thought Alex might be just a brainwashed version of Anna herself. This added to the overall interest of the show. However, when it was later revealed that Anna and Alex were twins, it was a compelling plotline.
Their individual stories have been depicted in a profound manner in the series. The writer has masterfully used the dynamic of twins for them. Though the trope of twins is not very uncommon in soap operas, to see Anna and Alex’s dynamic was indeed refreshing according to the viewers.
6)Laura and Luke get reunited in General Hospital
General Hospital has given enough surprises to the viewers. From portraying that a character has died to showing their miraculous return to safety, this plotline has been masterfully used by General Hospital in a way that it has become a pioneer of this. General Hospital has the ability to bring forth intriguing storylines that interconnect to form further interesting ones that the viewers can’t get enough of.
In this case, Laura’s disappearance was one such plotline. Laura disappears after she returns to Port Charles. She came back after taking up a modeling job. However, she was unable to reach Luke when she returned. She looks for him but gets entangled with someone else. She is assumed to be dead after her sudden disappearance.
This plunges Luke into misery and heartbreak. However, the disappearance of Laura was not because she was dead but because she was kidnapped by Stravos Cassadine. She later returns to safety and tells Luke about the details of her disappearance. This was undoubtedly one of the most interesting plotlines of General Hospital.
7)Roman Brady’s return in Days of Our Lives
Not only was Roman Brady’s death significant and intriguing, his return back to safety was also no less of an intriguing plotline for the viewers of Days Of Our Lives. Viewers mourned the loss of Roman Brady immensely. He was one of the most significant characters in the show, especially considering his relationship with Marlena.
His return was the propelling feature in creating complex love triangles between Marlena, John, and Roman. This storyline cleverly played with the nostalgia of the viewers. It introduced Roman in a different dynamic. The truth about Roman’s return was also another interesting plotline: It was revealed that Stefano DiMera was involved in Roman’s disappearance. Roman’s rescue and reintegration in Salem brought forth a new set of challenges which the viewers loved.
8)Dee faked it in Neighbours
In Neighbours after Dee’s death viewers were devastated. Even though her body was not found, she was assumed to be dead. So when she reappeared in Neighbours, to say that the viewers were shocked would be an understatement. Dee Bliss made a significant impact on the viewers of Neighbours since her arrival on the show.
Her kind nature and warm personality quickly became a fan favorite. It is not uncommon for soaps to inject drama by often killing important characters. In this, the same thing happened when Dee died. However, the fans were excited about her return.
It was later revealed that the Dee that returned after her death was not the real Dee. She was an imposter trying to impersonate Dee. This brought forth dramatic twists surrounding her return.
9)Alfie’s surprise wedding in EastEnders
Alfie’s mock wedding with Joan was one of the most surprising moments that the viewers of EastEnders witnessed. Without the backstory, it was truly hard to believe that Alfie was getting married to Joan.
Even the characters were shocked that Alfie was taking this action. However, when the true reason of why he was getting married to Joan was revealed it was a moment of happiness for everyone. EastEnders truly knows how to make the viewers shocked and be happy about it.
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