Overview

• Friday’s episode dropped early on ITVX, setting up a surprising new turn in Carl’s storyline without revealing key details before broadcast.
• ITV issued new stills from scenes due to air on ITV at 8pm, signaling a pivot in Carl’s romantic entanglements.
• Carl’s arc has centered on a secret relationship with his sister-in-law Abi, a betrayal already known to viewers and now compounding his problems.
• Tracy Barlow is applying blackmail pressure over the affair, raising the stakes for potential exposure and repercussions.
• Fans who watched the early release shared shocked reactions online, highlighting the unexpected direction of the plot.