Emmerdale fans were left on the edge of their seats this week as a sinister figure from the past made a vengeful return, with the promise of an even more dangerous comeback looming on the horizon.
A Villain Unmasked in Monday Night's Drama
The tension in the Dales escalated on Monday night's episode, which aired on ITV1 at 7:30pm, when Aaron Dingle discovered the windscreen of his car had been smashed. Convinced that Ross Barton was responsible, Aaron confronted him, leading to a heated exchange where Ross protested his innocence. However, the real culprit was soon revealed to viewers.
As Aaron and his husband Robert Sugden headed to The Woolpack to celebrate a small victory regarding Robert's son, Seb, a familiar face was spotted lurking in the shadows. It was Kev Townsend, watching the couple intently. His return confirms a threatened revenge plot, hinted at weeks ago, and suggests he was behind the car vandalism, framing Ross in the process.
A Second, More Deadly Threat Confirmed
While Kev's reappearance has divided fans, a far more ominous return was confirmed last week. It was announced that John Sugden, Robert's brother and Aaron's would-be killer, will feature in the upcoming special "Corriedale" crossover episode with Coronation Street.
John has been on the run since his last attempt on Aaron's life, making his impending comeback a grave threat to the couple's fragile happiness. This revelation means Robron could soon be facing danger from two vengeful enemies simultaneously.
What's Next for Aaron and Robert?
With Kev already enacting a campaign of harassment and John's return imminent, the future looks perilous for Aaron and Robert. Actors Danny Miller and Ryan Hawley, who play the beloved couple, have teased the chaos to come. Ryan Hawley hinted, "There's lots of suspense, danger and jeopardy in the lead-up to the events of Corriedale."
The episode also saw Robert making emotional progress in his fight to be part of his son Seb's life, reaching a tentative visitation agreement with Angela, the aunt of Seb's late mother Rebecca White. However, this moment of hope is now overshadowed by the dual villain threat.
Emmerdale continues to air weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with hour-long episodes on Thursdays.
