That was some episode! Truly standout performances from Max and Aidan in particular as Ben tries to get Lewis to face up to what he's done - although with someone like that, contrition is very much lacking. Just a warning that there's quite a bit of discussion about rape and sexual assault in this post.… Continue reading 17th August, on the skids

It's safe to say Ben's had better Tuesdays. With a reminder of what he's lost fresh in his mind, he decides to make the most of an opportunity for revenge. The episode starts off with Sam driving through the Square, catching sight of Ben leaving the house with a cigarette in his mouth. I've come… Continue reading 16th August, values

Monday's episode gave us a glimpse of Ben back on the Square as his family try different ways of getting justice for him. When the car pulls up outside the Mitchell house (shoddily parked by Phil, got to say!) Ben ignores Phil's comment about being glad to be home - possibly because he's not, not… Continue reading 15th August, boot space

Just a little bit of Ben in the first episode of the week, still in hospital as he finds out that Suki isn't the one who saved him. Before we get to that, we have Sam seeking out Zack in the cafe to check whether he's doing what she asked, finding Lewis. Zack resists the… Continue reading 9th August, she?

Poor Ben spends all of this episode unconscious, and in fact most of it not even breathing. And I have lots to say about Callum... As Ben lies in the same position we left him in the previous ep, the Beale house are still at dinner, and Lexi is refusing to come downstairs, upset that… Continue reading 2nd August, breathe

It all came to a head for Ben in Monday's episode - reminders everywhere of what he's lost and how he's changed, and he wound up at rock bottom. Ben appears in the kitchen at the start of the episode, looking for breakfast as Kathy informs him it's nearly lunchtime. I don't think Ben's got… Continue reading 1st August, late

It's a Thursday double bill to round off the week! Featuring Ben continuing his provocative behaviour and Callum dealing with his Stuart-shaped bouncer. Read on... This week we've been seeing Zack try to buy back the car that he sold earlier in the year from Rocky - and in part one of Thursday, he gets… Continue reading 28th July, limits

Sam does some damage control in this episode, not realising the damage she's facilitating as a result, and Ben is still leaning into his antagonistic, promiscuous persona. While Kathy frets about Ben not coming home the night before and shares her concerns to Rocky about whether Ben is able to look after himself, we see… Continue reading 26th July, forward

It's a new week of angst for Ben, and his opinion of himself has never been lower - and it's pretty low at the best of times. Monday's episode opens with Ben on the sofa, in the shirt he was wearing when Kathy tucked him in last week but, funnily enough, lying the opposite way.… Continue reading 25th July, hard time