The prequel to Hollyoaks in the City, Hollyoaks Let Loose followed iconic Hollyoaks characters, Ben Davies and Lisa Hunter as they leave their hometown of Hollyoaks in Chester and head for a new life abroad. However, Lisa's behaviour puts her and Ben's relationship at risk. She wonders whether she was right to leave Hollyoaks when confronted with the responsibility of looking after Ben's child. The series also touched on Lisa's battle with self-harm.