Overview
- Todd’s circle began to connect the dots on Sunday after hearing and witnessing troubling behavior, and Gary confronted Theo in the flat over how he treats Todd.
- Gary then removed Theo from his building job on Monday and issued a clear warning, while George quietly offered Todd a safe route out.
- Theo pushed for a sudden move to Belfast, a step that would cut Todd off from support, and Todd has so far stayed put out of fear.
- ITV confirmed James Cartwright joined on a finite contract and will remain on screen until later this year, and fans are speculating about how the storyline will conclude without any outcome confirmed.
- Producers developed the plot with input from LGBTQ+ and abuse charities Galop and Stonewall, and viewers and critics have praised Gareth Pierce’s performance for showing how coercive control erodes a person’s confidence and connections.