With that in mind, let's start with the pinnacle of issues; Oliver's illness. With plenty of tears and long hugs around the child's bed, it does feel like I'm watching an episode of Casualty.
Gemma's postnatal depression does seem to be moving into the more positive end of the spectrum, however. Having discovered some much-needed self-awareness from the counselling group, the quad mother seems to be swiftly recovering. With her head held high, she tells Sean she doesn't care who knows about her recent troubles. However, this is Sean we are talking about and the term self-centred was invented entirely for him. Suddenly remembering he was homeless, Sean seems to think recording a viral video to raise awareness of the issue is a good idea. Gemma even gives an impassioned monologue about Freshco's unrealistic tone of the family campaign adverts. Delightful. With her head held high, the issue awareness bar is raised even higher!
At N0.3 the Bailey's are arguing with each other over various issues including; James' sexuality, Ed's blatant homophobia, Micheal's (unexplored) parenting, and workplace racism. I'm guessing Ed (who's gambling issue seem's less important now) is about to be taught a life lesson in prejudice, ignorance and ill-conceived judgement! It's a very important issue, that's no doubt, but as a true corrie fan, I'm more inclined to enjoy the minutiae of a character, strong dialogue, and the 'kitchen sink' kitsch of the shows longtime lure. I'd actually just like to know how ex-greasy spoon employee Aggie is actually a pediatric nurse? ( one-time pharmacy assistant ?) - it's the little things I'm drawn too.
Are we missing plain old character-driven drama on Corrie?
Are we missing plain old character-driven drama on Corrie?
Our light relief for tonight ( and my favourite for months) is the brilliant Evelyn Plummer. The lady doth protest too much when it comes to her burgeoning relationship with Arthur. I liked Tyrone taunting her though (in jest) and I wonder if Arthur is connected to Tyrone or his real mother, somehow.
Talking of parent issues, Steve and Leanne bond by Oliver's bedside and Nick gets angry as the parents reminisce. Is the factory boss more intrinsic to this storyline than we are being led to believe?
So many questions for a half-hour episode!
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