Casualty fans reel as character returns to BBC show ‘too soon’
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Emotions were at an all time high in the most recent instalment of Casualty as Stevie Nash (played by Elinor Lawless) came back to work after her cancer treatment.
Although the medics advised her to take more time to rest, Stevie insisted on being ready to get stuck into work again. However, when the ED is flooded with overdose patients whose drugs were laced, she’s rushed off of her feet.
Despite newcomer Flynn Byron (Olly Rix) informing Stevie he’d be with her on the shift, he quickly disappears to deal with other emergencies.
It wasn’t long before viewers were saying the same thing, with many thinking it wasn’t the right time for her to be back.
One person said: “Sorry, Stevie. I don’t think you’re ready at all #Casualty” Another added: “Stevie being thrown into the deep end on Day 1 #Casualty.”
Someone else wrote: “Poor Stevie rushed off her feet on Day 1” While another viewer shared: “Stevie you shouldn’t be back so soon actually I’m glad you are but please look after yourself.”
In agreement, another shared: “Stevie really hasn’t been supported back to work at all #casualty” One fan commented: “Poor Stevie. Much too soon to come back to work.”
Another said: “My heart breaks for Stevie #casualty” While someone else commented: “Tonight’s episode is stressful.”
As the show unfolded it transpires the pair know each other from their younger years. Although it seems as though they have a long-standing friendship, when Flynn made a move on her, she’s less than impressed and quickly shuts him down.
The actress spoke about her anticipated return to the BBC show and how Stevie felt about that kiss with Flynn. Elinor told What to Watch: “I know, it’s like, ‘dude, read the room and smell the chlorine!’ Stevie is very much, ‘What are you doing?!’ She has seen him do this [in the past] to other women but out of pride she never went there.
“It’s a moment where she takes charge and tells him to back off! It’s been great working with Olly to find the key to our characters’ friendship.”
Stevie may have shut him down this time, but could there be a new romance on the cards?