Fans of Coronation Street are divided at the news that Asha Alahan will get a special episode devoted to her struggle as a frontline paramedic. The soap revealed this week that Asha will be the subject of an hour-long episode in which she finally reaches breaking point.
To coincide with the news, ITV also released a new trailer, giving viewers a first look at Asha’s story. During the episode, viewers will see flashbacks to a harrowing day on shift, during which she witnesses a death, an injured elderly resident, and a racist attack.
In the trailer, we see Asha suffering a panic attack. Suffering a crisis of faith, she admits: “maybe I’m not cut out for this.”
Coronation Street viewers divided over Asha special episode
Reacting to the news online, viewers shared their thoughts on the soap’s plans. And, while the episode highlights an important issue, others felt that it sidelined Asha’s twin brother, Aadi, yet again.
“They seriously need to stop this favouritism business with Dev’s children it’s ridiculous how the daughter is always favoured over the son and that they portray Asha like she’s some faultless saint,” wrote one fan on a Reddit thread.
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