Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - IV

[Perdita]

Maybe Leanne thought it would be less upsetting for him to go to school rather than the funeral

[Perdita]

Hope Todd has another permanent scar now after that thumping he got off Jason

[mariba]

It can be more upsetting for them not to allow them to grief and part of it is attending to funerals. Dying is part of life and the younger they are to realize this, the better. Simon won't be thanking Leanne for that, I'm sure of it.
Our kids have attended to funerals since they were 5 - but is it that they are catholics and we also live in small community where people want to show support to each other. And this is learned from young age. And also-with living on a farm and having always had loads of animals and pets, they've got used to dealing with death naturally.
But Simon is not a baby-he's what..11,12,13??

[Perdita]

Simon is 12, he was born in 2003. It might have been his choice not to go ... off screen as nothing was seen as far as I can remember ...

[Dazzle]

Well that was a downbeat couple of episodes.

todd's reveal of his evil revenge plan was enjoyable

Yes I enjoyed Todd's revenge too. What he did was truly awful but for some reason I didn't feel overly scandalised on Eileen's behalf. I think it's probably to do with not caring a great deal for Eileen as she's too self-centred for my taste. Also, Todd might have provided the temptation but it was Eileen's decision alone to betray nice guy Adrian.

I did feel a bit sorry for her at the end when she was looking at the photo of a younger Todd (and Jason). It must be devastating to have your child hate you so deeply.

I wonder where Todd's going and what his plans are now?

Too much time on Kal's funeral -wasn't any central or long term character, didn't have any effect on me, just boring.

I agree the funeral went on too long and Kal's no great like loss to me either, but the rest of the Nazirs are long-term characters (as far as we know) and it's important for their character development to be seen grieving their son/father. The same goes for Leanne.

I liked the scene in the garden with Yasmeen and Sharif regretting they were so tough on Kal. However, their constant fawning over Leanne and repeatedly assuring her she was family was a bit over the top. The writers are obviously treating this as a clean slate for the Nazirs to try to make them more likeable.

I thought Ken telling Sharif that he owes him because Kal saved Amy was moving.

Simon is 12, he was born in 2003. It might have been his choice not to go ... off screen as nothing was seen as far as I can remember ...

I'm sure there was a scene where he complained about not being allowed to go. I think that decision will come back to bite Leanne as Simon will resent her for it.

[tammyy2j]

Simon is old enough to go to funeral-or are children not allowed in muslim funerals??

Yes I thought perhaps young children are not allowed to go into mosques

I liked seeing the muslin funeral but I agree too much time was used on a character who had not been on the show that long

I think Kal's parents are being too nice and caring with Leanne, Kal and her weren't together that long, so Alya and Zeedan should be the main concern now and not Leanne after all Kal did go into the building on fire after her

Some of Todd's lines were funny but I found him very cruel with Julie who has always been on his side

I think the scene of Simon at the bus stop when Carla passed, he was angry to having to go to school and not Kal's funeral, I don't think sending him to the school was best could he not have stayed with Amy and Tracy, it is the least Tracy could have done for Leanne offered to babysit

Good to hear Ken mentioning Deirdre and his daughter's death

[mariba]

Todd was cruel-to everyone. Full stop. I didn't find any of it funny. Poor Eileen..I hope Todd stays away for good now..
And I do hope Adrian would come back or maybe Michael and Eileen could be together. I would like to see Eileen happy-she deserves it.

[mariba]

Todd was cruel-to everyone. Full stop. I didn't find any of it funny. Poor Eileen..I hope Todd stays away for good now..
And I do hope Adrian would come back or maybe Michael and Eileen could be together. I would like to see Eileen happy-she deserves it.

As I said before-too much anger on the street at the moment..very hard and tiring to watch..I really miss Deirdre's funny lines now..At least we have Mary and Sean..I've always liked Sean. Where's Billy by the way? As a priest he could offer lots of support after fire..??
Tracy must be found out soon, I can't take accusations against Carla for much longer..Thank God for Roy being there for her! <3

I agree too, that Kal's parents are too sugary sweet towards Eileen..She wasn't his wife yet, and even if she was their main concern should be Alya and Zadeen.(was that his name?) I hate that Alya will be turning against Carla now too-as I really liked them as a team together against Sally..Does this mean that Tracy won't be found out at all and Carla has to take responsibility for starting the fire??!I'll be very disappointed in that case..If Tracy won't be made responsible, I will have no sympathy for her when she loses her mom either..she's just a poisonous bitch for me! At least character like Charity in Emmerdale has some kind of humanity left, Tracy is just pure cruel.

[Perdita]

Todd was cruel-to everyone. Full stop. I didn't find any of it funny. Poor Eileen..I hope Todd stays away for good now..
And I do hope Adrian would come back or maybe Michael and Eileen could be together. I would like to see Eileen happy-she deserves it.

As I said before-too much anger on the street at the moment..very hard and tiring to watch..I really miss Deirdre's funny lines now..At least we have Mary and Sean..I've always liked Sean. Where's Billy by the way? As a priest he could offer lots of support after fire..??
Tracy must be found out soon, I can't take accusations against Carla for much longer..Thank God for Roy being there for her! <3

I agree too, that Kal's parents are too sugary sweet towards Eileen..She wasn't his wife yet, and even if she was their main concern should be Alya and Zadeen.(was that his name?) I hate that Alya will be turning against Carla now too-as I really liked them as a team together against Sally..Does this mean that Tracy won't be found out at all and Carla has to take responsibility for starting the fire??!I'll be very disappointed in that case..If Tracy won't be made responsible, I will have no sympathy for her when she loses her mom either..she's just a poisonous bitch for me! At least character like Charity in Emmerdale has some kind of humanity left, Tracy is just pure cruel.

Guess you meant Leanne, not Eileen and Alya's brother is called Zeedan

[Perdita]

Todd was cruel-to everyone. Full stop. I didn't find any of it funny. Poor Eileen..I hope Todd stays away for good now..
And I do hope Adrian would come back or maybe Michael and Eileen could be together. I would like to see Eileen happy-she deserves it.

As I said before-too much anger on the street at the moment..very hard and tiring to watch..I really miss Deirdre's funny lines now..At least we have Mary and Sean..I've always liked Sean. Where's Billy by the way? As a priest he could offer lots of support after fire..??
Tracy must be found out soon, I can't take accusations against Carla for much longer..Thank God for Roy being there for her! <3

I agree too, that Kal's parents are too sugary sweet towards Eileen..She wasn't his wife yet, and even if she was their main concern should be Alya and Zadeen.(was that his name?) I hate that Alya will be turning against Carla now too-as I really liked them as a team together against Sally..Does this mean that Tracy won't be found out at all and Carla has to take responsibility for starting the fire??!I'll be very disappointed in that case..If Tracy won't be made responsible, I will have no sympathy for her when she loses her mom either..she's just a poisonous bitch for me! At least character like Charity in Emmerdale has some kind of humanity left, Tracy is just pure cruel.

Guess you meant Leanne, not Eileen and Alya's brother is called Zeedan