"Bully" illustrates that moving on is often an internal process of unlearning. Colin had to move on from his identity as a victim before he could stop projecting that fear onto his son. By the episode's conclusion, McGovern suggests that true strength lies not in the ability to strike back, but in the wisdom to break the cycle of violence before it consumes the family.
The "moving on" moment in this episode occurs when Colin is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. A "welcome surprise"—the return of Andrew—serves as a catalyst for Colin to recognize the error of his ways. He realizes that by teaching his son to meet the world with hostility, he nearly lost him entirely. The restoration of order at the end of the episode signifies not just the boy's return, but Colin's psychological shift away from his past trauma toward a healthier parenting style. Conclusion [S1E2] Moving On
imdb.com/title/tt1340758/fullcredits/">Neil Fitzmaurice or Mark Womack in this episode? Episode list - Moving On (TV Series 2009 - IMDb "Bully" illustrates that moving on is often an