October 18th 2024.
Fans were rooting for a different outcome for Joel's story on Coronation Street. The show has been keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with a gripping whodunnit plot, but many were hoping for a different ending for the villainous Joel Deering. His deplorable actions went unnoticed for months after he arrived in Weatherfield, so it was a shock to learn that he was responsible for grooming and assaulting young Lauren Bolton. It was even more disturbing when it was revealed that she wasn't his only victim and he went to extreme lengths to cover up his crimes.
When Lauren discovered she was pregnant with Joel's child, he resorted to drugging her in an attempt to induce an early labor, putting the baby's life in danger. Luckily, baby Frankie survived and Lauren found the courage to speak up about Joel's abuse. DS Lisa Swain and Dee-Dee Bailey were determined to gather enough evidence to bring Joel to justice. Their hard work paid off when Lisa's daughter, Betsy Swain, came forward and revealed that she too had been manipulated by Joel. He had even paid her to procure the abortion pills used to drug Lauren.
With Betsy's statement, Lisa finally had enough evidence to charge Joel. However, when it came time for his plea hearing, he was nowhere to be found. A week later, his body was found in a river, and now the hunt is on for his killer. But fans were not pleased with this turn of events, especially considering the severity of Joel's crimes. One fan expressed their disappointment on Reddit, saying, "Usually I wouldn't be bothered, but I was really rooting for Joel to get caught and face the consequences. His fate should've been an orange jumpsuit and a few years behind bars."
Many others chimed in to agree, pointing out that this was not the first time a villainous character's storyline ended in death rather than facing the consequences of their actions. They mentioned the recent storyline of Geoff Metcalfe's abuse, which also ended in the death of the abuser instead of seeing justice served. "Between Joel, Phelan, Geoff, and Stephen, I mostly expect abuse storylines to end in death now," one fan wrote, while another added, "It's infuriating that the worst characters seem to get off so easily without facing their comeuppance."
As the mystery surrounding Joel's death continues, the show is set to reveal flashbacks of the night he died, with the killer eventually being exposed. But for many fans, this whodunnit plot is becoming a bit tiresome, with some suggesting it's just a lazy way for the writers to wrap up these intense storylines. "It's disappointing that Corrie has resorted to the same old formula of killing off the big villain instead of giving them a proper ending," one fan expressed.
But despite the frustration, fans are still eagerly awaiting the shocking EastEnders spoilers, news on who's leaving Coronation Street, and the latest gossip from Emmerdale. And with the option to join Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community, which offers spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews, fans can stay up-to-date and be the first to know all the juicy details. Just click on the link, select 'Join Chat', and don't forget to turn on notifications for the latest spoilers.
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