Fans of Coronation Street have been divided over the latest controversial storyline from the cobbles.
Viewers have been watching on as Paddy Bever's character Max Turner finds himself following far-right activist Griff (Michael Condron) and his beliefs.
In recent episodes, the troubled teen has been seen watching a video by Griff which was aimed at filling his head full of his racist views.
Since watching it, Max has been repeating a number of the slurs and even began adopting the awful way Griff thinks as viewers watch him slowly being groomed by Griff and his mates to share their propaganda.
Monday night saw the storyline unfold further, but it seems that viewers are divided on their opinions. While some believe the story has "run its course", others have praised producers for highlighting the scary issue.
On Twitter user commented: "Seriously I think writers are stepping into dangerous territory with this racism storyline #Corrie," while a second penned: "I really don't like this racism storyline on #corrie I think max is looking to get a slap. Bring back the comedy and 1 liner days."
However, another claimed it was "so good" and a fourth said: "Hats off to @SairKhan for this racism storyline in @itvcorrie. It cannot be easy to stand there and take the abuse but thankfully this is dramatized. I hope this portrayal helps many viewers watching. #Corrie."
On the subject of the storyline, Corrie's producer Iain MacLeod said: "Overall, Max's story is one about the grooming of a vulnerable teenager at a point where he's feeling most alienated and disenfranchised.
"The story will encompass the 'traditional' recruitment techniques of extremists groups, and we'll see Max befriended in person by older, mentor-like figures that will give him a sense of loyalty and brotherhood."
It's not the first time a soap has touched upon this behaviour. Previously, Hollyoaks' Ste Hay, played by Kieron Richardson, became attached to a radical group. In the scenes, he was manipulated and radicalised into adopting extreme and racist views by Jonny and Stuart and the Channel 4 drama cumulated in shocking and explosive scenes towards the Maaliks and other Muslims.
Kieron admitted at the time he initially didn't want to be a part of the storyline, saying he was scared of how the public would react.
He told press including Mirror Online: "When the guys sat me down originally, I hadn't heard of radicalisation before and I didn't know what it was.
"Then we had a meeting with the guys from Exit UK. Basically, most of our story has been based on their work.
"I came out of that meeting and said to Bryan Kirkwood, 'I don't want to do it. I'm too scared, I can't do it.'."
However, he admits he's glad he did in the end and is proud of his work on the subject.
