Overview
- Friday’s broadcast escalated the portrayal from controlling behavior to explicit physical abuse without resolving the storyline.
- The plot centers on Todd Grimshaw and new partner Theo Silverton, played by Gareth Pierce and James Cartwright.
- Viewers on X described the episode as hard to watch, with some saying they fast-forwarded the scenes.
- Coverage and on-air notes directed affected audiences to Refuge’s 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline at 0808 2000 247 and digital support.
- The episode is available on ITVX, with Coronation Street continuing Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV and ITVX.