The storyline (regarding mysterious characters Maryanne and Carrie Carruthers) received criticism for revising past show history, and drew disdain from Simon in the press regarding a particular scene where it was written that Ed had to strike his daughter.
The storyline (concerning the mysterious characters Maryanne and Carrie Carruthers) received criticism for revising past events, and sparked outrage from Simon in the press over a particular scene depicting Ed being forced to harm his own child.