Coincidentally, two seemingly unrelated characters – Fiz Dobbs and Todd Grimshaw – are both in a deep crisis at the same time.

One is robbed in the street, losing faith in the world; the other is “robbed of freedom” in his own love.

The two stories seem to mirror each other, creating a big theme: fear and control.

Fiz is afraid of strangers, Todd is afraid of the closest people.

Fiz has been physically attacked, Todd is mentally damaged. Both live in silence, hiding their pain. And it is this similarity that makes viewers feel for them more than ever.

The writers of Coronation Street are cleverly weaving the two storylines: Fiz struggles with PTSD, and Todd gradually realizes he is being manipulated. Many fans are predicting a crossover where Fiz accidentally witnesses Theo’s abuse and helps Todd escape from the toxic relationship. If true, it would be a huge collaboration between two of the show’s most beloved characters.