Overview
- ITV dropped a standalone episode focused on April and Marlon, with the installment available early to stream on ITVX.
- The episode advances April Windsor’s long-running grooming and coercion storyline involving Ray Walters and Celia Daniels without resolving her dilemma.
- Mark Charnock discussed the special on This Morning, describing the narrative choice as “astonishing” and saying he cried when he first read the script.
- Viewers reported strong emotional reactions, while online discussion quickly shifted to what consequences the character might face next.
- Coverage notes fan speculation about possible legal fallout or a temporary exit for April, reflecting uncertainty over where the arc heads next.