Mick and Lou may be gone from Coronation Street, but their story still feels unfinished. Their exit left behind two young girls, a broken family, and a lot of loose ends on the Street. That’s why fans keep wondering whether this really was the end for them or just the start of a much longer pause before something else happens.
The Trouble Mick and Lou Left Behind
Mick and Lou’s time on the Street ended after one of the darkest storylines in years. Mick killed Craig and tried to kill Kit, leaving the whole community shaken.
Lou also went to prison after she seriously hurt Gary, which meant both parents disappeared from their children’s lives almost overnight. Instead of leaving with them, Joanie and Shanice stayed behind.
Sally and Tim took the girls in and gave them a stable home, even though everything around them had fallen apart. That choice kept Mick and Lou connected to Weatherfield, even after they were gone. Some fans also remember hearing that Mick was never meant to be a long-term character, as the actor already had theatre work lined up. However, Lou and the girls were clearly meant to stay longer.
Why Mick and Lou’s Story Still Feels Unfinished
Just some time back, one of Corrie’s writers said on a podcast that this was not the last time viewers would hear about Mick and Lou. That small stirred speculation among the fans because it suggested the show had not completely closed the door on them.
Lou’s prison sentence also raised questions. She was first given four years for what she did to Gary, and later got another six months for attacking someone in prison.
But with good behaviour, she would only serve around two years and three months. That means she could be released fairly soon. Some viewers even worked out that she could be free as early as autumn next year. If Joanie and Shanice are still living with Sally and Tim by then, Lou returning to the Street would make a lot of sense.
When it comes to Mick, most fans agree that Corrie has made a proper return almost impossible. He killed Craig and tried to kill Kit, both police officers, which would put him in prison for decades. Viewers also pointed out that Mick never showed real regret and was cruel and controlling at home. That puts him in the category of soap villains who do not get redemption stories. If Mick ever appears again, it would likely be in prison scenes only. Lou, though, might have a very different future. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street updates.