Coronation Street (29 Aug 2025) dug deep into emotional turmoil as Billy encouraged Todd to forgive Theo — but the cracks in Theo’s promises left Todd more conflicted than ever.

Billy’s Plea

The episode saw Billy once again caught in the middle, gently urging Todd to show compassion. With Theo declaring that he planned to attend therapy to “sort his head out” and leave the past behind, Billy framed it as a step in the right direction.

Todd, however, wasn’t so easily swayed. Still shaken by Theo’s mood swings and erratic behaviour, he struggled to accept Billy’s insistence that Theo deserved another chance. For Todd, forgiveness was not just a matter of words — it was about safety, trust, and whether he could believe in Theo’s sincerity.

A False Start

Theo’s declaration of change quickly began to unravel. Despite telling Billy about his determination to move forward, he later admitted to Gary that he couldn’t bring himself to attend the therapy session. It was a raw, revealing moment: the promise of progress clashing with the reality of fear and denial.

For Todd, this revelation was devastating. It highlighted the fragility of Theo’s commitment and deepened his sense of being trapped between love, loyalty, and self-preservation.

Todd at the Crossroads

The drama painted Todd as a man stuck at a painful crossroads. On one hand, Billy’s words offered a glimmer of hope that Theo could change. On the other, Theo’s failure to face therapy left Todd doubting whether forgiveness would only lead to further heartbreak.

Billy’s well-meaning encouragement left Todd with a heavy burden: should he give Theo another chance, or admit that the cycle of broken promises was already too familiar?

What Lies Ahead

The storyline leaves viewers questioning whether therapy is truly Theo’s salvation, or simply another empty vow.

Can Todd Forgive?

If Todd follows Billy’s advice, he risks opening himself up to more hurt. But if he turns away from Theo now, he could face a different kind of heartbreak — the guilt of walking away when Theo claimed to be seeking help.

Either way, the emotional storm surrounding Todd shows no sign of easing, and Weatherfield is braced for the fallout.