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Coronation Street Intensifies Todd–Theo Abuse Plot as Viewers Call It a Hard Watch

Friday’s episode pushed the coercive-control storyline forward and prompted a wave of concerned audience reactions.

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.