Ep 3. Episode 3

In This is England '86, season 1, episode 3 titled "Episode 3," the story revolves around the life of a group of friends in the late 1980s. The episode opens with Lol getting out of prison and returning to her hometown. The whole gang is excited to see her except for Woody, her ex-boyfriend, who feels betrayed by her.

As the episode progresses, we see the characters trying to adjust to their lives. Combo is still getting his life back on track after getting out of prison. Milky and Meggy are bonding over their shared love of music, and Shaun is struggling with his feelings towards Shaun's mother, who is an older woman.

Lol's return has sparked some old feelings in Woody, and he is finding it hard to resist her. But Lol seems to want nothing to do with him, and their relationship remains strained. Woody's frustration leads him to seek solace in Milky, and the two start hanging out, much to Lol's disappointment.

Meanwhile, Combo is trying to make amends with his former friend Banjo. However, Banjo is hesitant to forgive Combo for what he did to him in the past. After a series of confrontations, Banjo finally agrees to be friends with Combo again.

As the episode nears its climax, Woody and Milky have a falling out, with Milky feeling like Woody is using him as a replacement for Lol. Now that Woody has realized what he has lost, he tries to make amends with Lol. However, she is not interested in rekindling their relationship.

In the end, the characters are left to deal with their thoughts and feelings. Shaun continues to struggle with his feelings for Shaun's mother, and Woody feels like he has lost everything. Combo is trying to rebuild his life and make amends with his old friends, and Milky is trying to find his place in the world.

Overall, This is England '86, season 1, episode 3 is a poignant and thoughtful exploration of life in the late 1980s. The episode is perfectly paced with realistic performances by the cast, and the storylines are emotionally engaging and relatable. If you are a fan of character-driven dramas that offer a realistic portrayal of life, then This is England '86 is worth checking out.