Platt Ponderings by @typingtiff
The latest Corrie episode delivered tons of emotion and drama as we saw Gail recover from her heart attack and Jesse confront David over stealing Damon’s money.
For longtime fans, this storyline is both exciting and bittersweet. David’s taking big risks to protect his family, rekindling that impulsive, misguided side Jack P Shepherd portrays so well. It’s refreshing to see David in this light again, stepping out of “dad mode” to dive into the darker, more complex layers that have always made him so compelling. Jack thrives on this kind of material, capturing David’s vulnerability, desperation, and darker impulses. But we’re still being treated to some cracking one-liners as well, because in typical David-fashion, jokes and sarcasm are the best tools for dealing with stress!
The bittersweet part though is knowing these scenes were originally meant to include David’s dad, Martin Platt. As much as Jesse has taken on a guiding role for the Platts, you can’t help but imagine how it would have been with Martin there. His history with the Platt family runs deep and having him around to challenge his now-grown kids would’ve added an extra layer of nostalgia and emotional depth. However, Martin’s understanding of why Sarah and David are so protective of Gail—thanks to their past with Richard Hillman—might have made it harder to create tension and sparks between them. On the other hand, Jesse is more of an outsider, which lets him challenge their behaviour toward Gail without the baggage of their history. It looks like he might bring some much-needed stability and strength to the family, as well as some light relief. Do I still want Martin Platt to return one day though? Absolutely!
The hospital scene with Gail and David really hit me in the feels! It was a beautiful reminder of Gail’s resilience and love for her family, qualities that have defined her on Corrie for many years now. With her departure fast approaching, hopefully she’ll get a bigger role in the storyline, allowing us to enjoy more of her strength, wisdom and humour before she goes. Gail deserves a farewell that honours her legacy, and I hope she gets the meaningful send-off she truly deserves!
I’m also intrigued as to what the future holds for the Platt family. With their matriarch gone, who will step up and who will hit self-destruct? Jack P Shepherd thinks Sarah will brunt the responsibility of holding the family together after Gail leaves, but what do you think?
Very insightful post, especially the part about how Martin would have given a different slant to the scene with David. Previous commenters thought David looked shocked when he saw the bag of money, leading viewers to think maybe Shona had stolen it. I thought he looked shocked, too. Deliberate red herring or intended to show David's panic? As to who will hold the family together in the future - Audrey is too old, Sarah is too volatile, Nick is too distant so I think it will be Shona, the sensible observer, who will keep everyone in order. In fact, that's been hinted at by Gail's comments in the hospital scene about David's solid marriage.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind comment about my post! I think you're right about Shona, Gail's departure is a great opportunity for her to come to the forefront. It would be great to explore her character further, especially post-brain injury.
DeleteI would like to know the real reason why Martin Platt's return went sideways. I was devasted, as it would have made a perfect exit for Gail. I always loved Martin.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I was so excited when they announced his return, it would've been such a lovely circular ending for Gail as well. Nevertheless, I'm enjoying Jesse's character so far and I'm looking forward to seeing where they take the storyline with this alternative spin.
DeleteThe producers, when they viewed his filmed scenes, saw something that concerned them, apparently. He's been out of the acting game a long time, so maybe he'd lost the knack? John Thompson, who plays Jesse, said the turnaround on Corrie now is quite fast, so you've got to learn your lines, do the scene, learn another lot of lines, pretty speedily. It's a lot of pressure, but pro actors should be able to handle it. It must have been difficult to be hauled back and to be suddenly thrown into it.
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