Edward forced Tony into a horrible situation on Tuesday, and Hollyoaks fans weren’t impressed…
Hollyoaks has been exploring a dark storyline recently, as Tony Hutchinson (Nick Pickard) is still dealing with PTSD following his experience at Breda’s pig farm.
Edward (Joe McGann) drove Tony back to the scene of his trauma, and forced him into the place where he had been held captive by Breda McQueen. Tony was clearly deeply traumatised by reliving this experience again, pleading with his dad not to make him do it.
Whilst Edward claimed he was doing it as a form of exposure therapy, it seems there’s a much sinister motivation behind it. He’s been trying to drive a wedge between Tony and wife Diane (Alex Flecther), so he can have her for himself.
Hollyoaks shared a recap of Edward’s recent scenes, including his attempts to woo Diane, and the harrowing pig farm scene that angered viewers.
How can a father be so cruel? 😩 #Hollyoaks pic.twitter.com/C2hofgun2G
— Hollyoaks (@Hollyoaks) February 11, 2020
Many fans have branded Edward as “evil” for his treatment of his own son. One wrote, “Edward is so horrible. Poor Tony 🥺 #Hollyoaks”
Edward is so horrible. Poor Tony 🥺 #Hollyoaks
— 𝒥𝒶𝒹𝑒 ✨ (@jdbhrrs) February 12, 2020
Another added, “Edward is just plain evil. I always knew it #Hollyoaks.”
A third agreed, writing, “How could Edward do that to Tony?! That’s pure evil!😓😓😓😓😓 #Hollyoaks”
How could Edward do that to Tony?! That's pure evil!😓😓😓😓😓 #Hollyoaks
— Lauren♡ (@Laurenasheigh) February 11, 2020
Some were quick to criticise Diane too, for not doing more to help Tony through his trauma. One wrote, “Honestly – I’m a bit annoyed that Diane is acting like a victim, Tony is the one struggling with PTSD. @Hollyoaks #Hollyoaks”
Honestly – I'm a bit annoyed that Diane is acting like a victim, Tony is the one struggling with PTSD. @Hollyoaks #Hollyoaks
— Holly Welch (@HollyWe16626271) February 11, 2020
And another agreed, saying, “Why’s Diane making it like it’s an effort and a burden looking after her husband and supporting him after everything he has bloody been through. He was nearly killed and all she cares about is getting her tony back and not supporting what this Tony needs. #Hollyoaks”
Why’s Diane making it like it’s an effort and a burden looking after her husband and supporting him after everything he has bloody been through. He was nearly killed and all she cares about is getting her tony back and not supporting what this Tony needs. #Hollyoaks
— 𝗁𝗈𝗅𝗅𝗂𝖾 💭 (@xhollie_sealeyx) February 11, 2020
If that wasn’t bad enough, once Tony got back from the pig farm with Edward, he was traumatised further after stepping out of the shower and seeing a sinister message written on the steamed up shower mirror.
It read “God is Love”, which was the message sewn into the teddy bear which led him to Breda. Was Edward behind this, or was Tony just seeing things?
We’ll have to wait until the next episode to find out more…
Hollyoaks is shown weekdays on C4 at 6.30pm with the next episode following on E4.
