EastEnders viewers are debating Zoe Slater’s anticipated return. Many fans feel the actor’s performance is not convincing. Elsewhere, some miss her work from when the actress was younger. Meanwhile, is the character’s behaviour due to acting talent or the current scripts? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Zoe Slater Has Been Receiving Critical Feedback
Fans of the BBC soap are slamming Zoe Slater’s performance. Many viewers find the line delivery wooden. Critics also describe the performance as robotic or spaced out. Meanwhile, the majority of the fans think that the actress has become rusty after being away from the soap for two decades.
A majority of users complaint the way the character is written. Even the dialogue is becoming predictable. There is also a divide between writing and acting. Some supporters believe that scripts and direction are at fault.
As we know, Zoe was arrested for killing Anthony Trueman. However, it was later revealed that Jasmine was the one behind the murder. For now, there’s good news for Zoe. Jasmine has been found not guilty. Hence, with this Zoe could reunite with her daughter.
What EastEnders Fans Are Saying On Reddit
A user said, “It’s great she came back after so long but I really don’t think she plays her role well. I miss it when she was younger, a much better actress.” Another shared, “She seems like a child in a grown body, not sure if intentional or not but its annoying.” Someone else mentioned, “The writing in the whole Zoe return plot and for Zoe has been awful. But her acting isn’t any better. With Jessie Wallace, you can see her acting shine through the bad writing. With Zoe, there’s nothing. Like a robot. It feels like the show forgot how to act in the last 20 years.”
“She’s such a bad actress. She paired perfectly with Anthony (just as wooden), so I’m not sure how much further they can go with her,” said one. Meanwhile, another added, “She was never a better actress, she was just lucky enough to be in good storylines bolstered by really good actors. Look at all the characters she had supporting her.”
However, there were many people in the actor’s support. One said, “They don’t really give her anything good to say. Most of the time, she’s been looking for stuff/people. I think if Zoe had a better script/storyline, Michelle could do a great job.”
Meanwhile, do you feel it’s the poor writing to be blamed or Michelle Ryan’s acting? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.