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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