I'm torn

I applied spoiler in case anyone else is watching the show for the same reason I am but hasn't gotten to the same point in the show that I have.

So i started watching this at the 2012 point specifically for Neil Newbons character, Simon Walker. But then I got attached to Brendan and Cheryl too (yes I know Brendan is abusive and a pos alot but as a character I love how complex he is). And now I'm at the point in 2013 where Brendan confesses and is arrested and I read that he has no more appearances after that.

So now Simon Walker & Brendan Brady are no longer in the show. And I like some of the other characters but it doesn't feel the same. Imma keep watching but had to vent about this haha. No one i know watches this show.