If you thought Christmas was a season for cute stories, prepare yourself: the Todd-Theo storyline on Coronation Street is going in the complete opposite direction.

According to Silverton, the seemingly neat, sweet-talking boyfriend has gradually revealed his abusive and manipulative nature, leaving viewers both scared and angry.

He hurts himself and then blames Todd, recreating the story so that everyone believes Todd is the one who is out of control.

The apologies, the hugs, the promises of “I will change” are just the prelude to the next cycle of violence.

In many episodes, Todd appears as a trapped victim. He tries to keep the peace, keep quiet, hide his wounds both literally and figuratively. But in one very small but extremely important moment, Corrie gives a signal: Todd is no longer resigned. After an argument, Theo leaves the apartment under the pretext of “buying alcohol”, Todd watches, then returns home with a completely different look. He opens a drawer, takes out tiny cameras and starts installing them around the room, on shelves, near the door, in corners that no one will notice.

That’s the pivot of the whole storyline. Todd decides to record the truth himself, no longer relying on someone “accidentally witnessing”. The camera becomes his new ally – silent but loyal – in a war that has long been his downfall. The audience understands: he is preparing for an explosive night, where all of Theo’s lies will be juxtaposed with undeniable images.