Welcome to another Wednesday Weathefield review. A trip down the cobbles, a chance to catch up ahead of tonight's episode, and let's forget the football debacle!(Rita reminded me of it though with Jack's birthday gift - cheers Reet!)
Tonight's episode contained a few strands of storylines that are compelling the cobbles, and one or two that don't need much of my mention. We begin with Robert readying himself for the hearing (what with Will's reintroduction, I've lost interest already).
Meanwhile, Michelle is maudlin, morose and muddling in the impending possible doom (forever the drama queen is our 'Shell). Rosie continues her quest to help Gemma 'Subtle' Winter who worries for Rita, our Rosie also advises a worried Robert (positive thinking, #perfect life), oh she's a one!
I also feel compelled to let everyone know that I really like Imogen already. Will she partner with Kate? I hope so. I also feel that Rana is hiding something. Is she harbouring feelings for Kate or confusion over something unmentioned?.
Meanwhile, Michelle is maudlin, morose and muddling in the impending possible doom (forever the drama queen is our 'Shell). Rosie continues her quest to help Gemma 'Subtle' Winter who worries for Rita, our Rosie also advises a worried Robert (positive thinking, #perfect life), oh she's a one!
I also feel compelled to let everyone know that I really like Imogen already. Will she partner with Kate? I hope so. I also feel that Rana is hiding something. Is she harbouring feelings for Kate or confusion over something unmentioned?.
A recently revived Faye (where has she been?) confides in Alex (likewise) that her relationship with Seb has crumbled. Young Seb appears to have changed persona somewhat recently, is he hiding something?
Somebody else that's hiding something (or rather someone) is Phelan. This fantastic storyline continued at pace tonight. Phelan still draws a fine line between absolute psychosis and a twisted version of Florence Nightingale. He fills Andy with antibiotics and hopes to find a new hideout to hold his captive. After chastising a concerned Liz, Phelan raises Eileen's heckles, upon consulting Nicola, she decides to visit the hideout herself. When hearing Eileen enter, Andy shows no interest in trying to escape or raise alarm. Worrying. The antibiotics have either lowered his resolve or he's gaining strength?. Phelan, on the other hand, is as coy, devious and conniving as he can be. Promising Eileen he his buying / selling the house, I wonder who's house is this exactly?.
Eileen is fooled and equally overjoyed by Phelan's devious dealing and exclaims 'what a good man you are Pat Phelan!', he really isn't Eileen!. Has Andy developed Stockholm syndrome?. The trapped twosome continues, as they tussle and battle, in that dinghy scene stealing cellar. Some of the finest scenes in recent Coronation Street history?. They throw words at each other, as though they are in a play by Harold Pinter. It's a theatrical showdown laced in darkness- incredible acting!.
I'm sure we will see how evil he can be, and even though we can guess a comeuppance is imminent, I personally would like Phelan on screen for as long as possible!
Less impressed with Roberts non sentencing though. Wouldn't it have been better if he had gone to the 'big house' for a bit (actor takes holiday) and Will could have riled Michelle even more? I kind of enjoy it. Kym Marsh acts her socks off and just like Leanne had recently, I think it's time Michelle had some comedy and a change of character. Maybe a reconciliation with Steve?.
The true change of personality, however, is reserved for our Rita. As she continues to fade with forgetfulness and with such a stoical performance, the legendary Barbara Knox convinces us that something truly isn't quite right with 'The Kabin' legend.
These Wednesday episodes continue to enlighten, engage and enthrall. I'm 'Phelan' good about it!.
It's almost like we could do with another Wednesday episode...
Speak next week.
Speak next week.
Tara!
A connoisseur of the most famous cobbles !
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