In Connie’s mind, she saw this as an attempt to ‘save’ her and the children from the “malevolent force” she believed had taken over her husband, Carl and her best friend, Ness (who were having an affair). And so, despite the obvious danger in front of her, she proceeded to drive across.

Although there was no ‘big twist’ as some viewers had expected, many have since taken to Twitter to praise the show’s conclusion, especially in light of how it portrays the relationship between mental illness, medication and grief.

“I’ve never seen a psychotic break depicted so incredibly. The acting from Denise Gough is astounding,” wrote one viewer.

“The mental unravelling of a woman and mother betrayed,” replied another. “Can’t recall seeing such a moving, visceral, horrific rendition on screen before.”

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