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Supervet viewers threaten to boycott next week’s episode after seeing preview

They're worried it'll be too emotional

Supervet fans will be avoiding next week’s episode after being overcome with emotion merely watching a PREVIEW of the show.

The much-loved Channel 4 series was in typically compelling form last night as Dr Noel Fitzpatrick worked miracles with his magic hands and proved that not all superheroes wear capes – some of them wear veterinary scrubs.

But even though Supervet and Dr Noel himself have legions of fans – including Take That’s Mark Owen – some can find seeing adored pets in pain and distress too overwhelming.

Beau has a paddle as part of therapy for his back (Credit: Channel 4)

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As Betsy the ‘feisty’ cat whose knee had deteriorated through cancer, Beau the Christmas jumper-wearing Tibetan terrier in need of a hip replacement and Rosie the Staffordshire bull terrier with a debilitating back problem were introduced near the start of the episode, one viewer was reminded why they found the show a little hard going.

Another viewer suggested she was overpowered by feelings of both dread and fear for the animals’ wellbeing followed by the relief of seeing them on the mend.

Noel Fitzpatrick
Superhero cape not shown (Credit: Channel 4)

However, watching the trailer for the next episode tipped that same viewer over the edge – and she wasn’t alone.

Another Supervet fan was moved to tears just by watching the teaser and tweeted she “might give next week’s episode a miss!”.

May we suggest pausing if what’s on the telly is just too much? There’s always catch up – and maybe Wednesdays on Channel 4 should come with a warning of: ‘Beware: this programme contains ALL the feels.’

After all, going from the drama of Supervet straight into the next show at 9pm really is emotional overload…

Watching Supervet can take a little too much toll on the emotions (Credit: Channel 4)

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The Supervet is on Channel 4, Wednesdays at 8pm.

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer

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