Robert Sugden was being spied on by a hooded figure on Emmerdale, as the ITV soap's fire storyline took an eerie turn. The character, who has been fretting over recent deliberate fires on his farm, was seen being watched by a disguised individual on Monday's episode.
Robert's Fear Grows
As the arson attacks escalated, Robert feared the mystery culprit's next move. Despite accusations being thrown around, no answers have emerged, leaving Robert spiraling with worry. His partner, Aaron Dingle, was on hand to support him, vowing to get revenge but refusing to let Robert make himself ill over the identity of his tormentor.
Aaron begged Robert to take a break from the farm and get some sleep. Reluctantly, Robert agreed, and the pair left the area. It was then that viewers saw someone stand up and watch Robert as he walked away, shrouded in a black tracksuit with a hood pulled up.
Who Is the Watcher?
The sinister moment did not reveal the watcher's identity, leaving fans to speculate. Two possibilities have emerged. Spoilers indicate that Kammy Hadiq is homeless and will be found by Aaron and Robert at the farm later this week. It could have been Kammy hiding out in a barn, waiting for the pair to leave. Alternatively, the watcher could be the actual fire starter, ensuring the coast is clear to ignite another blaze.
If it is the arsonist, the culprit could be Kammy or one of the other suspects accused of the crime. The person watching Robert is either the one targeting him with the fires or Kammy seeking shelter.
Credits Blunder Adds Intrigue
Last week, a credits error in an episode left many viewers convinced the soap had accidentally given away a crucial detail. When the fire starter was shown in the opening of Thursday's episode, the game appeared to be up. Although the identity was not revealed onscreen, the end credits listed Kyle Winchester at the top, suggesting he was the person in the opening scene, as credits are ordered by appearance.
Some fans believe this was a red herring to throw them off, while others glossed over the credits entirely. Many still think Kyle is not the arsonist, and the real culprit remains at large.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
