In Coronation Street, tension simmers as DS Kit Green finds himself entangled in a web of complex relationships, secrets, and emotional fallout. Actor Jacob Roberts recently opened up about his characterās newest romantic endeavorāthis time with Sarah Platt. But as sparks fly between the two, the streets of Weatherfield brace for a potential explosion of drama, betrayal, and heartbreak.
Kitās affair with Sarah comes hot on the heels of his failed flirtation with Daisy Midgeley and a scandalous one-night stand with Shona PlattāDavid Plattās wife. Now, Sarah, who recently divorced Adam Barlow after her explosive affair with Damon Hay, seems ready for somethingāor someoneānew. But is Kit the right fit, or just another mistake in a growing list of reckless choices?
According to Roberts, the chemistry between Kit and Sarah is undeniable, but the foundation may be shaky. āIt could be a perfect time, it could be a bad time,ā he admits, alluding to the volatile circumstances that surround their union. āTheyāre both single, both looking for maybe a partnerāor maybe something fun.ā It’s this ambiguity that makes their connection dangerous, not only for them but for those around them.
David, for one, is livid. Still seething over Kit’s brief fling with Shona, heās now forced to confront the uncomfortable reality of his sister dating the same man. The family tension is palpable. Davidās disapproval looms large, threatening to unravel what fragile peace remains within the Platt household. But with Sarah refusing to be dictated to, Kit may soon find himself in the center of a domestic warzone.
Jacob Roberts isnāt shy about Kitās flaws. He acknowledges the characterās “player” reputation, driven by a string of poorly judged romantic choices. From Daisy, who had lingering ties to Daniel, to Shona, who is very much married, Kit has built a pattern of reckless romantic entanglements. With Sarah, however, thereās a flicker of something different. Still, Roberts warns, this may just be a casual fling grounded more in lust than in genuine emotional depth.
Kitās inner world is no less complicated. Roberts describes him as a ālone wolfā who has difficulty forming meaningful connections. āHeās a bit of a snake,ā the actor reveals, highlighting Kitās sly, self-serving tendencies. Trust is hard to come by for Kitāboth in giving and receiving. This social isolation only adds to his edge as a character; heās someone who operates on his own terms, often to the detriment of those around him.
But thereās one notable exception to Kitās emotional detachmentāhis bond with fellow detective Lisa Swain. Roberts describes their dynamic as a brother-sister relationship, filled with teasing, rivalry, and begrudging respect. āThey both have soft sides to each other,ā he notes, even as their constant battle for dominance simmers beneath the surface. Lisa knows Kitās ambitions; she sees his hunger to rise, and sheās not afraid to push back.
This relationship adds depth to Kit, offering viewers a glimpse into what he might be capable of if he let his guard down. But for now, itās the Sarah situation that threatens to define him. Will he become her rebound from Adam, or could something deeper emerge between them?
Itās worth noting that Sarah herself is no stranger to messy relationships. Her history with Adam and Damon, both riddled with deceit and betrayal, suggests a pattern of impulsive decision-making. Pairing her with someone like Kitāwho Roberts admits has āa bit of an agendaāācould spell disaster. Or perhaps, for once, both will find solace in each otherās brokenness.
As Coronation Street continues to explore these thorny emotional paths, viewers can expect fireworks. The Kit-Sarah connection is ripe with potentialāfor love, for chaos, and for consequences. With Davidās fury bubbling beneath the surface and the ghosts of past relationships haunting both parties, this isnāt just a flingāitās a storm waiting to hit Weatherfield.
One thing is clear: Kit Green isnāt just a detective on the jobāheās about to become the most talked-about man on the cobbles. Whether he ends up as Sarahās salvation or downfall remains to be seen, but the journey promises to be a rollercoaster ride filled with betrayal, seduction, and unpredictable twists.