We’ve had our final episode of the week, and while it’s bleak as hell, it hits on yet another aspect of rape related trauma that some survivors experience. Warning for discussion of rape and sexual assault in this post. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. So if you thought it couldn’t get worse… Continue reading 26th May, pay the price

Another content heavy episode for us last night, and I think while the previous ep compounded Ben’s feelings that he wouldn’t be believed if he spoke up, this one was more about him not believing he deserved to be seen as a victim; it covered some important things with the health clinic, and of course,… Continue reading 25th May, safe

Another tough one last night as Ben struggles to process what’s happened to him, not helped by Lewis gaslighting him and assumptions made by others. It’s a stark reminder of the barriers victims face in speaking out. Warning for discussion of rape and sexual assault in this post. Screencaps for this episode can be found… Continue reading 24th May, responsibility

Well, words are simply inadequate regarding last night’s episode. Harrowing scenes, but incredibly powerful and so important. Warning for discussions of rape and sexual assault in this post as I try to unpack some things as best I can - but for a bit of reassurance if you’re looking through the screencaps (which can be… Continue reading 23rd May, I said no

A few scenes in our last visit to the Square this week, which seemed to be about reconciling the attacker stuff somewhat before things fall apart in a big way. (Warning for brief discussion of rape in the second to last paragraph.) Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Ballum are back in the… Continue reading 19th May, yellow towel

Dare I say it, this episode was surprisingly angst-free! Or at least angst-light. The Ballum scenes focused on their shaky reconciliation and the fear they're both feeling of losing each other. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. In our first scene, Callum is taken aback to see Ben coming towards him in what… Continue reading 17th May, trying

The best word I can think of to describe last night's scenes is bittersweet. There was anger and despair, but also softness, because they just love each other so much. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. We learn that Callum stayed in the Vic last night, Frankie looking after him while Mick had… Continue reading 16th May, glitter wall

Well, that was a controversial episode to say the least. For me, although some of the writing was a bit clunky, I understood the core of it and what they were trying to get across. And it also tied together the events from January up until now.  Screencaps for this episode can be found here.… Continue reading 12th May, scarred

Well, we had our last little glimpse of Ballum happiness for a while! It's angst from here on out, so brace yourselves. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. The morning after Ben's mistaken identity moment with Peter, we see Kathy fussing over her grandson, who's insisting he's alright. Rocky backs him up, comparing… Continue reading 11th May, flat bread

Content galore last night, highlighting once more the differences between Ben and Callum and where their heads are at. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. But first, some surprising light relief as Kim does her Kimfluencer skit in the cafe, where Ben and Callum are trying to have lunch. The very first thing… Continue reading 10th May, fresh start