I have to admit, it's taken me a while to get round to writing this because once I do, that'll be it for the recaps for a good while! I started this blog almost exactly a year ago and really didn't expect anyone to actually be reading and to be so supportive and encouraging; so… Continue reading 16th June, takeaway?
Category: Recaps
Episode recaps and thoughts.
15th June, closer to home
I have to say, I didn't expect either of Ballum in last night's episode, so our one Ben scene was a pleasant surprise! Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Ben's at the Arches, asleep, as the door bangs open and Ben gradually wakes, rubbing his temple, to find Gray standing in front of… Continue reading 15th June, closer to home
2nd June, ignorance is bliss
Tuesday's episode had quite a bit more Ballum than expected! It started well, but we were left in a rather uncomfortable position, Ben scared to tell the truth and Callum scared of not knowing the truth. They both got advice that they didn't take, as well - for different reasons. Screencaps for this episode can… Continue reading 2nd June, ignorance is bliss
1st June, beg
Well then. An entire episode of Ben content, and what content! It was the Ben perspective episode of course, highlighting how isolated Ben feels from the world around him, the disorientation and frustration; and also showing the differences in how people treat him and the effect that has. Ben felt the ever-present need to prove… Continue reading 1st June, beg
26th May, how can you?
More Ballum than I expected in that episode! And it really highlighted how low Ben is feeling and how desperate he is to keep his independence - and not just for his own sake, but for Callum's, and for Phil's. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Before we see either of the boys,… Continue reading 26th May, how can you?
25th May, lifesaver
Very short but very sweet Ballum last night! Which is obviously the calm before the storm... Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Ben interrupts a moment between Phil and Sharon, just as they're agreeing to start again. Well, Phil's insisting that buying the Vic is a fresh start and Sharon clearly still has… Continue reading 25th May, lifesaver
19th May, still me
Aww, what an episode. The contrast to Monday's ep was stark, and it covered a lot of ground, with Phil and Ben; and both of Ballum's interactions with Frankie (who's a revelation.) Let's discuss! Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Before we get to the first Ballum scene of the ep, we see… Continue reading 19th May, still me
18th May, poxy sniffle
So, that episode. I can't lie to you, the positives are few and far between. Not so much the story, but this episode... I think a lot of you know what I mean. But we'll get to that! Screencaps for this episode can be found here. The episode continues from last week - Ben's still… Continue reading 18th May, poxy sniffle
12th May, teamwork
Well, that happened! Ben did an oopsie. And instead of the usual one day wait before seeing it resolved, we have to wait nearly a week - and this can make it seem like a bigger dealing of angst than it actually is. Screencaps for this episode can be found here. In the cafe, Ben's… Continue reading 12th May, teamwork
11th May, interfering with an officer
Ballum are back! And they were being very cute last night, with Ben getting the news of his op and Callum's first day on the job. The problem was Phil - and his attitude was even worse than I'd imagined. Let's discuss! Screencaps for this episode can be found here. Phil, after having received some… Continue reading 11th May, interfering with an officer
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