Coronation Street viewers were in agreement after a female-led special episode of the ITV soap aired, centred on Debbie Webster and her circle of friends in Weatherfield.
The episode, filmed in Salford, saw the Chariot Square Hotel owner gather her pals as she went through photos to put into a photobook for Carla, seemingly to remember her by the time she is gone. The evening began well, with the fizz popped and nibbles provided by Debbie's husband.
Tensions and revelations among the group
Before long, tensions surfaced between Sally and Christina, who revealed that Sally's foster child, Lucy Parkinson, is her granddaughter, and that it was her daughter, Rachel Parkinson, who had been tragically killed. As Christina's emotions got the better of her, she directed harsh words at sister-in-law Glenda and Debbie, prompting her to leave the gathering.
In between the squabble, Bernie opened up about being a carrier of the BRCA gene. While daughter Gemma received the all-clear, son Kit Green is facing his own breast cancer battle, and Bernie has to decide whether to undergo preventative surgery.
Emotional ending and fan reaction
After a heart-to-heart with Sally, Christina returned to the gathering. With Glenda and Debbie forgiving her, the evening was put back on track before, in another emotional moment, Debbie told the women where she would like to go when her illness eventually takes over. The episode ended with each woman heading back to dealing with their own futures, with Debbie seen getting paperwork ready to sign the hotel over to Ronnie, while Glenda was heard getting in touch with a possible new love interest about a second date.
Fans took to social media to share their thoughts. @TheConnorSwains said: "#Corrie was built on strong Northern women, their love and friendships. This is where it truly excels. They are the heartbeat of the show." @SwarlaDaily commented: "The ending of tonight’s episode was honestly so beautiful #Swarla #Corrie." @Queen_Viesia replied: "I cried halfway through the episode. What a beautiful friendship they all have."
@xxAlicia89 shared: "WOW, what an absolute incredible ep. Perfectly written & acted! Got me emotional. The ending was beautiful. Well done @itvcorrie #Corrie." @StatesideStreet wrote: "Absolutely beautiful episode of #Corrie. A powerful script by Jan McVerry, brilliantly directed by Vicky Thomas, and fantastic performances from Sue Devaney, Jane Hazlegrove, Amy Robbins, Sally Dynevor, Sally Carman, and Jodie Prenger."
@MathewHulbert posted: "Tonight's 'Debbie's Angels' ep of #Corrie is beautifully written and wonderfully acted. A reminder, were it needed, that the women are the beating heart of the soap." @TVMusings26 added: "An amazing episode of #Corrie tonight, I laughed and I cried. When they get it right it's unbeatable. Take a bow."
