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There are always characters we root for despite their despicable acts, and Coronation Street is no different. In light of recent news, it looks like there won’t be a redemption arc for Pat Phelan.
However, every now and then some characters do address their troubled ways and make it through to the other side.
Here are my top five redeemed characters:
1. Tracy Barlow
From bumping off her boyfriend to committing arson, Tracy has always been at the forefront of drama. And whilst there’s very little she hasn’t done to upset her neighbours, it’s nice to see the character going in a new direction. Since striking up a friendship with Mary and reuniting with Steve, we’ve seen a different side to Tracy which is refreshing.
2. Daniel Osbourne
Daniel is another troubled member of the Barlow clan. He tried to kill off Ken when he discovered that he played a part in persuading his girlfriend to terminate their baby. He also terrorised Chesney by threatening to steal his girlfriend. However, Daniel took a huge U-turn when he realised how far he had pushed Chesney, and has since rekindled his relationship with his Dad.
3. David Platt
Once known as “The Demon Barber of Coronation Street,” David has caused a lot of trouble in the past, particularly to his own family. He sent cards to Gail from her dead husband, he was responsible for his 7-year-old niece ingesting ecstasy tablets, and he even pushed his own Mother down the stairs! But things seem to have settled down since he got with Shona, grew a beard and inherited a dog. He’s due to be at the heart of a major storyline next month, which will surely see him evolve further.
4. Gary Windass
Gary’s come a long way since he arrived on the cobbles. From assaults to robbery to infidelity, he often found himself on the wrong side of the law and was no stranger to fights. It was only when he returned from Afghanistan that we began to see a more sensitive side to him. Ironically, he’s supported the Platts on various occasions recently, despite his previous feud with David. He was an ally for Bethany when she was taking diet pills, and he heroically saved Lily from being hit by a car.
5. Gemma Winter
Gemma played a significant part in helping Callum terrorise the Platts when she first appeared on the street. From blackmailing Bethany into providing a false alibi, to helping bundle David into the boot of a car, there wasn’t much Gemma wouldn’t do to help Callum. But since then, she has changed her wicked ways, becoming a regular favourite on the cobbles. She bravely testified against Kylie Platt’s killer and supported Rita through her recent illness.
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6 comments:
Good post!
I'd add Rosie Webster to the list. Is she redeemed or have her sins been forgotten? No one seems to remember what she did to Fiz or her role in the John Stape saga. On the other hand, she's been a good daughter, a good sister, and a good friend to Gemma since her return.
Comparing Callum, Macca and Gemma as the drug dealing bully triumvirate, I always thought Gemma was the scariest of the three!
I would add Rosie to this list too, not only for the reasons listed by the previous poster, but also because she used to be very self-centered. Not only with the John Stape saga, but also her stint as Carla's PA - remember when she tried to seduce Tony, and took a run at blackmailing Carla?
Now more often than not she seems genuinely interested in helping others simply to be nice, like Faye, Gina, Anna, Gemma, etc. She also has ambition to go after what she wants (like the job at the solicitor's office) while being mature enough to accept what she can't have (a relationship with Adam).
It contrasts sharply with her sister's "woe is me" attitude, that's for sure. When Sophie rolls her eyes or shakes her head in comtempt of something Rosie has said, all I can think is that Rosie has turned out to be the better person.
What Laura says is true. It was Rosie showing Tony the video of Liam and Carla kissing that led to Liam's murder.
I have a very long memory and Gemma will always be a wrong'un to me. Actually there's only one of those five that I really like, and that's David Platt. Probably because he's played by an excellent actor and the rest aren't.
Most characters on Corrie swing on a pendulum, back and forth between good and evil, kind and selfish, wise and foolish. One of the few exceptions has always been Emily - the worst she has ever been is frustrated, not wild with anger. Rosie used to be very bright; now she's an airhead. Ken used to be upright; now he colludes to pervert justice. It's sad that the writers are writing to win awards, rather than to develop interesting storylines and characters. Extremism in a kitchen sink drama - who would have thought it.
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