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This essay explores the second episode of Series 1 of Jimmy McGovern's anthology Moving On , which originally aired on May 19, 2009 .
The narrative centers on Colin, a man who was severely bullied during his own school days. Traumatized by these past experiences, he is determined to ensure his son, Andrew, does not suffer a similar fate. However, Colin’s method of protection is flawed: he pressures Andrew to "stand up for himself" with such boorish intensity that the boy begins to internalize aggression as the only valid response to social pressure. The Transformation [S1E2] Moving On
"Bully" illustrates that moving on is often an internal process of unlearning. Colin had to move on from his identity as a victim before he could stop projecting that fear onto his son. By the episode's conclusion, McGovern suggests that true strength lies not in the ability to strike back, but in the wisdom to break the cycle of violence before it consumes the family. This essay explores the second episode of Series