Billy's exorcism of Eileen's unimaginably large loft has raised a (Todd-shaped) Lazarus and one whom the Vicar may soon regret returning. As Weatherfield's devil incarnate, taught by Phelan, no less, Todd has always caused trouble, his reinsertion into Corrie 2020 is no exception. The Vicar could about to become an Archdeacon and Paul is keen on counselling work, so a fork in the road is already well placed by the writers. Billy is harbouring feelings for Todd and the raw emotion between the two still evident. Is the Vicar about to be tempted by the devil, once again?
Also returning to the street, Natasha is back with young Sam and the Platt family's latest addition has Gail all a smitten! She's less enthusiastic however about the return of Nick’s ex, Natasha. As the old foes square up in Victoria Gardens (this brings back Classic Corrie memories), I get the feeling that Gail’s assumption about Natasha's return is somewhat wrong - for now, maybe?
Less of a tempestuous reacquaintance is Todd & Sarah, you’d forget these two were old lovers! and was that some flirting we spotted between Dev and Natasha? With Gemma back to work at The Rovers, and discrediting Bernie, could we see Chesney become a househusband to five kids? It would certainly make a change from the recent barrage of (albeit, slightly camp) machismo that has recently clouded the street.
Shona’s scissor hands and silliness with the posh boy seem to have repercussions for poor David. Luckless with the sinkhole debacle, it now looks like ‘Trim Up North’ is for the chop, as well? We haven’t seen that set for a bit, have we? Lucky then that Gary overheard all about it, and what with cash from Ray, he could swoop for the barbers, and the push the sale of Number 8, all in one go? Like I said last week, Gangster Gary - N0.1!
Less on the fun side of things, Leanne's grief-stricken and exacts her latest vocal volley at Oliver's guardian, Wendy ( I don’t know anyone called Wendy, either). With Steve in Germany, Leanne’s devastation has now realigned itself at Nick (again) who handles her with the delicate devotion we've come expect. Surely Nick is going to retreat and/or be tempted by his fully formed nuclear family? Natasha has matured gracefully and young Sam is adorable, so, will see where that goes. I know from a recent press day that that's an outcome that isn’t planned, but in 2020, what is? I’d be at pains to mention the C word again, but I do wonder how the virus has infected, I am affected, the latest plotlines and production.
The returning Todd though, and a lot like this virus, seems to have been resurrected with a vengeance. Can Billy mask his blatant feelings for Todd, or continue to use Paul as a shield?
Another strong Wednesday double - what did you think?
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Thought yesterday episodes were good. Great to have Natasha back and she was brilliant with Gail. At first she was being the bigger man until she finally let Gail have it with “you’re tapped”. Sam is utterly adorable and a wonderful character. It was so sweet seeing him fundraising for Oliver with his homemade rockets. I’ve saw some people call him annoying or a brat but how anyone can call a clever child raising money for his sick step brother those things is beyond me. It actually says more about those people than Sam.
ReplyDeleteLooks like Nick is losing his patience with Leanne and I don’t blame him. Yes, obviously Leanne is going through a horrible situation but Nick is losing Oliver too and he has been a punching bag for Leanne. While Leanne has been shouting, crying and yelling at everyone, Nick has to keep his emotions hidden which would put a big strain on anyone.
Todd was brilliant last night. The pathetic gangster storyline didn’t do Gareth Pierce any favours as I can already see him as Todd. Hopefully this means we are getting a love triangle between Todd, Paul and Billy.
Dev was wonderful, especially with his pose for Hugo’s picture- loved it!
The rest was ok to ugh. David and Shona’s storyline is sometimes ok to watch and sometimes really annoying. The show is still trying to convince us that Gary is a compelling villain when he is anything but that. The sooner the show realises that we don’t love Gemma or Chesney as much as they do the better. But other than that, good episodes.
What unplanned outcome did you mean? I did not see anything about that in the recent press release?
ReplyDeleteI like the new Natasha too, and she seems sincere, just a proud and loving mother to an endearing little boy. Such a change from all the cheeky kids in soaps. But who are Natasha and Dev trying to kid about their ages? They are in their 40s and 50s, not 30s and 40s!
ReplyDeleteI cannot stand Todd....just don't care for the character at all, wish he would go back into hiding. He's an ass. How does the Rovers stay open? Rarely do we see any take away, the odd pint the odd hotpot. Boring storyline about the takeover of the street..as if. Ray wants to hope that Roy doesn't find out... Gary Gary Gary....little weasel....
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