Emmerdale has received backlash for its current storyline related to April Windsor. The viewers think that the soap has crossed the line. Ofcom received many complaints about it. Read ahead to find out more!
The Soap Airs Controversial Scenes!
The soap fans know that April is going through a lot. She has been facing emotional and financial pressures. She is a part of the illegal drug business. In the recent episode, Ray told April to do a dangerous task. She prepared herself to meet one of his clients, Tim. As she got ready, the drug dealer gave her a chilling warning. He said that he needed her to do the job properly. Ray told April to do something more than the task.
However, the situation took a turn when April arrived at Tim’s hotel room. He forced her to take the drugs and vodka. Then he touched her back, calling her pretty. Tim told April that she was carrying a lot of tension in those shoulders. April realised that she was in danger and managed to escape. Tim shouted that he had paid for it.
Ofcom Bombarded!
Thus, the particular episode led to the backlash from the viewers. Ofcom received 62 complaints relating to April’s plot pre-watershed. The soap fans took to social media and expressed their anger. One of them wrote that the plot is sad, boring, and pathetic. No parent would allow this. Another follower agreed that the storyline is too upsetting.
Some of the fans said that the scene was distressing to younger audiences. However, some applauded the scenes as the plot addressed the realities. One of them wrote on Twitter that the storyline showed how young people can be targeted.
Over the years, the soap has had many controversies for its depictions of social issues involving plots around sexual abuse, drug addiction, and mental health. Meanwhile, April’s plot has been one of the darkest storylines in years. Thus, the soap fans think that the show has crossed the line. Such plots should be handled with care. Thus, the viewers remain divided. Share your views in the comments. Keep following Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates!