Viewers in Disbelief
Hollyoaks fans were left horrified by what they deemed as 'the bleakest soap scenes in history' in a recent episode.
Shocking Plot Twist
The disturbing plot twist aired on Monday night (August 12) showed Joel Dexter injecting heroin just a few steps away from his deceased nan's body.
Joel recently relapsed and went to take heroin at his nan's flat The troubled lad was completely unaware Norma was lying dead just feet away Fans called the scenes the 'bleakest' ever to be aired by a soapA Heartbreaking Scenario
In a grim turn of events for the Cheshire-set soap, the drug addict Joel was shown preparing and consuming the illegal substance in his grandmother Norma's flat without realizing she had passed away in the same space.
Mysterious gangster Blue was revealed to have killed Norma in an attempt to target her son, Warren Fox, adding to the already intense storyline.
Fans Express Outrage
Viewers took to social media to express their shock and disbelief at the dark and unsettling scenes in the episode.
One fan on X, formerly known as Twitter, described the situation as "one of the bleakest scenes this show has ever made," while others questioned how Joel could have missed the scent of the decomposing body so close to him.
Despite the shocking and distressing storyline, fans were left in awe of the intense emotions portrayed by the characters in the scene.
Warren made a horrifying discovery
