Fans of Emmerdale have slammed what they see as multiple plot holes in scenes which aired during last night’s episode of the soap. As Caleb Miligan finally managed to hack Kim Tate’s accounts, many decried these sequences as unrealistic.
Caleb has been working with secret son Nicky to steal Kim’s money and land. The latest step in their plan involved Caleb gaining access to her accounts.
He may have succeeded in this, but at what cost to the show’s writing? Some fans feel that the soap has gone to far with its techno slip-ups.
Shady Caleb turns computer hacker on Emmerdale
Last week’s episodes saw Caleb seek assistance from an an old associate, who gave him software he could use to hack Kim’s laptop. Once installed, Caleb was successful in installing the spyware on Kim’s device.
This allowed him to steal her passwords and gain access to her bank accounts.
However, a number of viewers called Caleb’s activities out for a lack of realism, accusing the writers of ignorance when it came to cyber-crime.
Emmerdale viewers slam soap’s lack of IT know-how
“If Caleb had gone to all this trouble to access Kim’s laptop surely he’d get a key logger installed so he wouldn’t have to wait for her to access her accounts and write down the password!” one fan pointed out.
I know the #Emmerdale writers aren’t the smartest but if Caleb had gone to all this trouble to access Kim’s laptop surely he’d get a key logger installed so he wouldn’t have to wait for her to access her accounts and write down the password!
— 🏹 Mr. I A Laminar 🇬🇧 (@UK88_) May 22, 2023
“Surely she’d have some kind of anti virus software, ” wondered another.
Must be a fud/ud rat they’ve installed on Kim’s laptop cos surely she’d have some kind of anti virus software #Emmerdale
— BeanZ (@deanobeanos) May 22, 2023
“Kim doesn’t have her password hidden. Poor show, Kim,” said another.
Kim doesn’t have her password hidden. Poor show, Kim #Emmerdale
— Jamie Summers TV (@JamieSummersTV) May 22, 2023
“If Caleb has installed a rat on Kim’s laptop, then he needs to make sure his mic is off before talking,” wrote a fourth.
If Caleb has installed a rat on Kim’s laptop, then he needs to make sure his mic is off, before talking lol #Emmerdale
— OFFICIAL GFFCONTWITCH 🇬🇧 Farming plays G.S.P (@gffcontwitch) May 20, 2023
Regardless of these plot holes, Caleb has been successful in this next step in his plan. But what’s next for Caleb and Nicky? And will Kim fall for it?
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Emmerdale usually airs on weekdays at 7.30pm, with an hour long episode on Thursdays.
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