*Warning, contains graphic content.
MotherFatherSon returned on Wednesday night with a disturbing self-harm scene so sick viewers said they were ‘permanently damaged.’
The BBC Two drama’s second installment saw Caden (Billy Howle) attempt to take his own life as he recovered from his stroke in hospital by trying to remove part of his head.
Devastated by the extent of his injuries after waking up from brain surgery, Caden pulled hard at his stitches resulting in his wound being stripped open and blood pouring out.
Mum Kathryn (Helen McCroy) tried her best to restrain her volatile son in a desperate bid to save his life, only for him to bite her boob to make her give up her efforts.
Viewers were left horrified by the graphic scenes and took to Twitter, branding it ‘unpleasant’ and ‘disturbing.’
‘What the fuck was that ending?’ demanded one, as another wrote: ‘Jayzus! Couldn’t find the off button quick enough,’ and ‘Not sure I’ll sleep well tonight as my eyes hurt after that last 10 mins.’
Billy later addressed the shocking scenes on Twitter, writing: ‘Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down, and so does a part of you.
‘As Caden showed tonight – you can lose who you are in an instant. The impact varies, from wiping out your speech and physical abilities, to affecting your emotions and personality.
‘Treatment and rehabilitation is complex because everyone affected has unique needs. recovery is possible and the brain can adapt.’
MotherFatherSon kicked off last month and sees Richard Gere on the small-screen for the first time in nearly three decades.
MotherFatherSon continues Wednesday at 9pm on BBC Two.
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