[s1e2] Moving On Apr 2026

The Cycle of Aggression: An Analysis of Moving On S1E2 "Bully"

This essay explores the second episode of Series 1 of Jimmy McGovern's anthology Moving On , which originally aired on May 19, 2009 . [S1E2] Moving On

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 The Cycle of Aggression: An Analysis of Moving