Not too much in the way of gallows humour tonight save for Norris moaning on about Rita not answering her phone. Instead, trauma by the bucket-load. How can anyone help but not feel for Gary Windass, living out a private hell at home? Or Carla, strangling in her own unspoken feelings? Or even that normal irritant Claire, fearing the worst.
There were a number of simple, touching scenes. Graeme wrapped in a blanket offering up a prayer for his boss. Dev and Ciaran exchanging a hug.
Which part of tonight's episode had you feeling shocked or close to tears?
The piece when young Simon was carried out of a burning building and safe in the arms of Leeann "Cor-Its Smokey in There"
ReplyDeleteSorry I forgot to comment on no-one seems to be taking notice and feeling (Not In My House)for Gary Windass, living out a private hell at home. I can imagine if this WAS REAL that boy will have trauma for years to come.
ReplyDeletePoor Ashley :(
ReplyDeleteMolly, although i dislike the character intensely, made me get a lump in the back of my throat giving baby Jack away.
Carla and Eileen made it all seem real. They embodied shock and devastation; the looks on their faces just seemed palpable. I think Carla was more bothered about Peter than Leanne was! Plus Eileen's reaction to Jason being okay was funny.
Poor Gary as well, how horrid.
I cannae wait for tomorrow's eps!! :)
It was all a real emotional roller coaster from start to finish. I spent most of the episode with a cushion in one hand (to hide behind) and a box of tissues in the other. I did have a sob at poor Ashley, how sad he couldn't speak to Claire but at least she has a message on her voice mail to treasure (I know, I know, it's only pretend!). But poor Gary Windass, in his own private hell, that is all being extremely well portrayed.
ReplyDeleteNot sure I can take much more of this!
I want to put my arm of comfort around poor Gary Windass.
ReplyDeleteIt was all so emotional :( Obviously with all the characters who are still trapped, especially the final scenes with Ashley had me in tears. Although it was Molly handing over the baby that started me off! I felt so sorry for Leanne, having to cope with the reality of Peter and Simon (and to an extent, Nick) being missing. And the hug between Ciaran and Dev was a nice touch, remembering the history between them. Can't wait til tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteThe Gary Windass scenes are stealing the show for me. Absolutely first class, powerful, moving and will probably resonate more with people than the actual tram crash itself. Gripping stuff
ReplyDeleteI loved how it kept showing you people like Carla and Eileen, just watching in shock. I actually felt the most sorry for Carla! Looking so emotional and terrified and hoping Peter would be alright.
ReplyDeletePeter better not die!
The best ep of the week so far IMO. The Ashley scenes were so sad, just got the feeling that he knew he was going when he was coughing up blood. Also with Molly when she gave Jack to the fireman, it felt like she was saying goodbye. Don't get the Carla sympathy though, she's not injured, and she just seems selfish in the way that she has been pursuing her best friend's man in the run up to the tram crash.
ReplyDeleteI agree, GAry's scenes were astonishingly good. It was *gulp* when Molly handed over the baby but for me the defining moment, the "oh shit" was when Ashley started coughing up blood but said nothing, soldiering on to help get Peter out. AT the end when he was trapped or holding up the beam so they coudl get through you could see it on his face and then it all came down.
ReplyDeleteI'm just feeling sorry for poor little Simon, who must by now be wondering why he has to be trapped in a blazing building every year. ;-)
ReplyDeleteStrangely, something that got to me a bit was Sean in last night's episode. He's usually so daft and ditzy, but he just got on with what needed to be done, and did his best to help people. It seemed very real to me. It's amazing what people can achieve, what challenges can be risen to when disaster strikes.
ReplyDeleteIn a way this will open up Gary's emotions. He was only just back from Afghanistan and not ready to talk about what he went through, and might have taken ages to admit he needed help with PTSD. I hope Anna finds him at the house soon and that he can open to her support. Mikey North is doing a great job on this story.
ReplyDeleteIt seems every character we hated has managed to elicit our empathy this week. This really goes to the talent of the whole team up there and how they really do work as a family unit. I was still holding out on Carla, but then it became so clear how alone she is. While everyone had someone to hold on to or worry over, she wandered the streets by herself, except when Maria called her to help Fiz. She seems to have misplaced feelings for Peter, which should be put on her own recovery.
I cried in this episode more than any other - so far.
Yes, Sean is getting on with things... there was a hint in Monday's episode where he said "I'm great in a crisis, me".
ReplyDeleteYes Gadgee, I loved that Sean was shown in such a good light, taking charge and NOT being a dizzy drama queen. Corrie is fast becoming the gold standard for the portrayal of lesbians and gays on british TV. Eastenders, which is just appalling on these issues, take note.
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