Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Note: This article contains discussion of topics including sexual assault.
Hollyoaks has confirmed a huge change to Donny Clark and Dodger Savage’s terrifying new story, and it’s a twist that turns the entire plot on its head. As another character’s true identity is revealed, what does this mean for the two detectives seeking justice for their ordeal?
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In last week’s special Hollyoaks Later episode, Donny and Dodger were both caught up in a horrific robbery. Unbeknownst to Warren, it was orchestrated by his girlfriend – and Donny’s daughter – Gemma.
Gangsters Sully and Griff were attempting to steal diamonds from Warren, but when they found out that Donny and Dodger were police, the pair turned violent to keep them quiet – in harrowing scenes, Sully brutally attacked Donny and Griff raped Dodger.
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A car chase in the aftermath led to a huge accident, and Donny saw red and beat Griff to death. Warren and Donny are currently working together to cover up the crime and this week it was revealed that they’ve moved the body.
Despite Donny having warned Dodger not to say anything about that fateful night, next week he is called into the office and gets two huge surprises…
“Donny observes Dodger giving a statement at the station,” says our insider, “and he quickly learns that his colleague has told the superintendent about his sexual assault. But this isn’t the only shock – in the corner of the room is Sully, who is actually an undercover officer himself!”
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This changes everything for Donny and Dodger, who later meet to discuss what happened when they were attacked and what they should do in response.
It also raises many questions about newcomer Sully – how has he ended up in this position, and will his wrongdoing be exposed?
Later in the week, Misbah leaves Donny a voice message, hoping that they can begin to start rebuilding their relationship.
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“Misbah was completely blindsided by the revelations about Donny’s former identity,” our source explains, “but it appears that she isn’t prepared to give up on love just yet. Could Misbah and Donny still get their happily ever after?”
Meanwhile, Donny’s estranged daughter Gemma, who thought her dad was dead for two decades, finds him in a state, and the pair have an important chat.
Gemma has been pulled in a number of directions since she arrived in the village, but what side will she decide to take?
Hollyoaks airs on Mondays-Wednesdays with its Channel 4 streaming premiere at 7am, then an E4 broadcast the same night at 7pm. Full episodes are also released on YouTube a week after their Channel 4 release.
Selected omnibus episodes are available via Prime Video.
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Hollyoaks are continuing to work closely with We Are Survivors to tell Dodger’s story, an organisation that supports male survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester and throughout England and Wales.
For more information, visit wearesurvivors.co.uk, or contact the 24/7 support line at 0808 500 2222.