Overview
- The episode advanced the depiction of coercive control in Todd Grimshaw’s relationship with Theo Silverton without resolving the ongoing storyline.
- A costly car gifted to Todd was framed as love‑bombing and quickly became a source of tension that fed the latest conflict.
- Viewers described the installment as difficult to watch and anxiety‑inducing, while praising Gareth Pierce and James Cartwright for grounded performances.
- Fans on social platforms speculated that the new car could play a larger role in future episodes, a theory not confirmed by the show.
- Recent events follow earlier controlling behavior, including isolating Todd from his ex Billy Mayhew, as the arc continues on ITV1 and ITVX.