Nevermind adulterous Adam, Cheat viewers were bereft at the possible killing of another animal in Thursday night’s thrilling conclusion.
Fans of the ITV drama were outraged that Rose could have ordered a hit on William’s chocolate labrador Hunter in the closing scenes of the fourth episode.
It came after the death of Leah and Adam’s pet cat Betsy in episode one, which foreshadowed the menacing behaviour of university student Rose.
The final scene showed porter Ben poised behind a tree with a knife, while William – the man Rose always believed was her real father – walked with his dog in the woods.
Did he kill the dog or the so called father? Twisted series so many questions unanswered but loved it #Cheat
— Jules (@julesey23) March 14, 2019
I have really enjoyed watching #cheat for the past few nights. But why do they need to kill the animals it's not right! I hope kids aren't watching this as I had a tear in my eye when he stabbed the dog there! 😢
— shana ✨ (@shanaskimming_) March 14, 2019
#Cheat All I’m concerned about…did that creepy porter kill the dog because if so, he’s on my list! 😡. What is it with the animals getting bumped off in these ITV dramas? #ripbetsy
— Shelley Hanvey (@shelleymhanvey) March 14, 2019
No blood on the knife so I don’t think he killed the dog 🤞🏻🤞🏻
— Kerry Walker (@KezzaLamps) March 14, 2019
Enjoyed the four part #itv #cheat drama , but that ending just ruined it for me..all i can think of is the poor dog 😥 🙈
— Caroline Bagan (@CarolineWorden) March 14, 2019
Tell me he did NOT just kill that dog! #cheat
— Paige Godbehere (@paigegodbehere) March 14, 2019
WHY DID HE HAVE TO KILL THE DOG!! Fuming is an understatement #cheat
— Em (@em_2018_) March 14, 2019
Hated that ending..😩 poor dog..😭#Cheat
— Teena Massam (@teenamassam) March 14, 2019
Never fkn mind Rose or Leah! What happened to the dog?? #cheat
— john hanratty (@ironopolis) March 14, 2019
Not the dog. Wasn't the cat bad enough? #Cheat
— Diane ☣ (@Brassylassy) March 14, 2019
While it was unclear whether Ben was sent to kill Hunter or William, viewers heard a whimper from the dog as he was captured behind the tree.
However, as many viewers pointed out, the knife was clean again when Ben lured William further into the woods in search of the pooch.
It still left ITV viewers unsettled, with some tweeters left tearful, ‘upset’ and even ‘fuming,’ especially after a family cat was killed off at the start of the drama.
There wasn’t as much sympathy for the death of Leah’s husband Adam, who was found murdered at the start of episode four.
Adam’s stabbing during Leah’s parents’ wedding anniversary led to police questionning for both Rose and Leah.
Viewers were gripped as they watched student Rose sabotage her university professor’s life from her job, to her marriage and her relationship with her parents.
However, there was disappointment on Thursday night when it was announced that there would not be a second series for the thriller.
Former soap star Katherine said there was no more left to give after the conclusion and that a return had not even been discussed.
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