Overview

• Monday’s ITV/ITVX episode marked a clear escalation from coercive control to physical abuse in Todd Grimshaw’s relationship with Theo Silverton.
• Viewers described the latest scenes as difficult to watch and widely praised the performances involved.
• Gareth Pierce, who plays Todd, has cautioned that the character is in danger as the controlling behavior intensifies.
• Fans are speculating about a possible on‑screen intervention by returning character Jason Grimshaw, though no comeback has been announced.
• Separate online chatter suggests Gareth Pierce could be eyeing an exit after posting new headshots, but this remains unconfirmed.