Soap fans have hit out at the portrayal of the cost of living crisis in recent storylines on TV.
Both EastEnders and Emmerdale have shown residents of the Square and village struggling for money.
However, viewers have slammed these soaps for their inaccuracies, growing frustrated at the residents’ apparent endless budget for pub drinks and takeaways.
EastEnders and Emmerdale tackle rising cost of living crisis
Last night’s episode of EastEnders saw Karen Taylor in a mix-up over stealing from the Minute Mart.
This came as she learned that her hours at the launderette were about to be reduced.
However, Karen and Mitch were then shown drinking at the pub.
Meanwhile, Emmerdale has revealed that the Spencer family is also struggling for money.
With Dan unable to provide for his family, Samson has used the situation to his advantage – blackmailing good-hearted Noah to stay away from Amelia and baby Esther.
And yet both Dan and Amelia have been noted, in their scenes, frequently drinking in the pub and cafe.
Viewers hit out at soaps’ portrayal of cost of living crisis
Following last night’s EastEnders, soap fans called out the show for its cost of living plot holes.
“Trying to do a cost of living storyline but STILL having Karen and Mitch drink in the pub!” exclaimed one incredulous fan.
Trying to do a cost of living storyline but STILL having Karen and Mitch drink in the pub! #eastenders
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