Weatherfield is becoming more suffocating than ever as the relationship between Todd Grimshaw and Theo Silverton plummets into the abyss.

The latest episodes show that Todd is no longer the cheerful, confident man he once was – he has become a victim in his own home.

Theo – who was once considered the “perfect guy” – gradually reveals his true nature: controlling, jealous and prone to mental abuse.

At first, there were small nagging words, then scary looks, and then the scene of Todd screaming and running away from the house, making viewers shiver.

The scene caused a stir on social networks. The hashtag #SaveTodd went viral, with many fans asking the screenwriter not to let this story go in the direction of “too much cruelty”. However, the Coronation Street producers are famously unafraid to “dive into the darkness of humanity” – and that leaves viewers both outraged and captivated.

Will Todd have the courage to leave this toxic relationship? Or will he be trapped in a vicious cycle of love – violence – fear? Next episode promises to be explosive, as Todd’s friends begin to suspect what’s going on behind that door…