I don't necessarily like the direction Kate is taking Todd, I think it was unnecessary to make him "bad" again, to team up with Phelan and do something so incredibly stupid as calling the bishop. Todd had come a long way, he was starting to act more selfless, he actually cared about other people, Billy, Sean, Sarah, Eileen, Jason, even Tracy. It was really nice to see that softer side of him and that he isn't bad, he's a good guy deep down. He is capable of love, friendships and compassion for other people. I disagree with Kate's choice to have him team up with Phelan because I feel all the progress he has made lately has been a waste. All those months of seeing him grow and change for the better are now for nothing. But I digress. I would prefer him taking down Phelan instead of teaming up with him and reading Facebook comments it seems like 90 % of the fans of the show agree with me. So again, I think Kate made a mistake, but whatever. That's just my own opinion.
Aside from that though, the episodes yesterday were well done. As much as I hate Todd going "bad" again, at least he seems a bit more conflicted this time than back when he took revenge on Eileen and Jason, so maybe he has grown. I think he was heartbroken, upset and angry so he just acted out, he didn't think when he teamed up with Phelan. In other words it's just Todd being Todd, he is so impulsive and never thinks through the consequences of his actions. You could see he instantly regretted it though, which was nice to see. Maybe he has changed, maybe he isn't all "bad" after all. It's funny because despite the bad boy act I feel like Todd actually is a decent person, despite him saying otherwise. I feel like the bad boy act is just a cover he puts up because he's heart and broken on the inside. I get it, it can't be easy, he keeps messing up when he doesn't mean to. There has to be a reason why he self destructs like this all the time, I hope Kate explores it, what happened to him in London. It's like he thinks he doesn't deserve to be happy and that everyone else is better off without him.
Also, a side note, you could tell he was completely heartbroken over Billy dumping him. His face and tears said it all. Didn't look like a person who was just stringing another person along. So I hope this can help shut up those who doubted Todd was genuine with Billy, when it's obvious he was. Heck... even Billy said despite Todd the fact that Todd lied and manipulated him, it didn't come from a place of malice, and Todd wasn't wrong about the church. It made Billy consider maybe leaving after all. And also.. it gives me hope that Todd and Billy still have a future. I still believe they care very deeply for each other. Those feelings won't go away even if they're not together anymore. And Billy saying those things about Todd, understanding where Todd was coming from, even defending him, after he betrayed him, says a lot about Billy. After the initial anger had died down he knew Todd didn't mean anything bad by it, it was still wrong of course. Instead of manipulating the situation Todd should have just tried to talk to him about it. But anyway.. I think after a while, they'll manage to work things out. But it will take time, Billy is very hurt and angry right now, as he should be. He was betrayed by him. But yes, I still believe there is hope for them, the Billy scene at the end of the episode gave me hope that they will eventually get back together.
PS: Bruno Langley is a fantastic actor and it pisses me off that he doesn't get more credit.
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
