The cheating husband of heroine Gemma Foster (played by Suranne Jones) proved to be more sickening than ever before as he turned their only child against the titular doctor while she appeared to be set for a harrowing break down.
While Simon’s photograph is currently stuck on dart boards up and down the country, actor Bertie Carvel has suggested fans may learn to forgive his villain, perhaps teasing Gemma may not be the hero viewers built her up to be.
“The first series was very much seen from Gemma’s perspective, but now Simon has his feet firmly planted more and has worked hard to show himself in a certain way, but that quickly breaks down and it leads to some really dark places,” Bertie told TV Times.
“The idea of what the comeuppance will be for Simon is absolutely a driver this time.
The Suranne Jones, 39, led drama brought in a whopping 6.3 million viewers, proving more popular than the second instalment of The Great British Bake Off.
Fans were gripped as writer Mike Bartlett’s drama returned and Gemma had to contend with the news her ex-husband was moving back to the neighbourhood with his new wife and child.
Doctor Foster continues tonight at 9pm on BBC One.
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