Which moment hit hardest for you?
The season finale of Call the Midwife has left fans emotionally fragile, with two major storylines proving particularly impactful among fans.
There has been much speculation about Helen George’s future on the show, which is sure to continue as Nurse Trixie seems poised for a temporary(?) move to the United States.
But more chatter on the night was seemingly directed towards a moving storyline involving Miss Higgins (Georgie Glen), which saw the receptionist bid a tragic farewell to her long-lost son.
We learned that she had conceived a child at the age of 21 while residing in India, but the baby had to be kept secret and given away due to racist laws of the time that enforced a policy of segregation.
Decades later, the fully grown Victor (Rez Kempton) made a brief return to her life – now with a wife and son of his own – but it soon became clear he was dying from kidney disease.
One fan said that their “heart bleeds” for the character, who had to keep such a traumatic memory buried for “so long”.
Oh, Miss Higgins, my heart bleeds for you. Keeping that a secret for so long. @CallTheMidwife1 #CallTheMidwife pic.twitter.com/WGOcJCPcBh
— Not so sweet Caroline (@lady_carrie) March 3, 2024
Another cited a memorable line from the episode immediately following Victor’s passing, in which Miss Higgins lamented their fleeting time together: “In the end, I was there for his first breath, and his last.”
Cue sobbing.
'In the end I was there for his first breath, and his last'.#CallTheMidwife pic.twitter.com/b8XCOVBoI6
— MaisyMooCow 💙 (@MaisyMooCow) March 3, 2024
Another fan described the storyline as “beautifully done” and declared it an “emotional episode” on the whole, which also had the not-so-small matter of Trixie and Matthew’s strained marriage to settle.
#CallTheMidwife was brilliant tonight. Such an emotional episode. Miss Higgins' storyline was so beautifully done. 😢 pic.twitter.com/kYG2AKDQ1G
— Joanne: Portobello Book Blog 📚 💕 (@portybelle) March 3, 2024
Olly Rix’s suave businessman had lost his crown in the latest run of episodes, which saw his family’s company take a nosedive and his salary stripped away by the board.
He saw a chance at redemption in the offer of starting afresh in New York City, with Trixie ultimately choosing to accompany him in a move that may be temporary or permanent.
RadioTimes.com understands that George will return for the next season of Call the Midwife, although it remains unclear at this stage whether that will serve only as a farewell storyline – or if circumstances will keep her in Poplar after all.
Fans were split on the topic, with one describing Trixie as an essential pillar of the Nonnatus House operation. They asked sternly: “What will happen if Trixie leaves?”
No, #CallTheMidwife, just no. Phyllis Crane, Trixie Franklin and Sr Julienne are the Holy Trinity, the three-legged stool on which Nonnatus House stands.
— Alison Begas (@kamfinsa) March 3, 2024
Take away one leg of the stool, and what will happen if Trixie leaves?
Another said that they were “so happy” to see Trixie take the bold risk of moving to New York City with Matthew in the hope that their marriage may yet become the joyous union it was hoped to be.
#callthemidwife so so happy Trixie is going to new york to be with Matthew...😃 what a great last episode .... 👏👏👏
— kate gray 💙 (@KateG1962) March 3, 2024
Call the Midwife fans now have the annual drought of episodes, which is due to come to an end this Christmas with the traditional festive special that dominates the schedules each and every year.
Sobbing, and now the wait for the Christmas special and next series begins.
— Juliet McKee (@JulietMckee) March 3, 2024
Oh dear…😭#CallTheMidwife pic.twitter.com/fsOdbolGr5
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