Overview

• The long-running storyline escalated when new evidence raised fresh suspicions about John, leading to a perilous encounter for Mackenzie.
• Thursday’s hour-long episode closed without clarity on Mackenzie’s condition, shifting focus to the village’s search for answers.
• Friday’s early ITVX release provides further hints but no definitive resolution, keeping viewers guessing about what happened next.
• ITV has not confirmed any departure for actor Lawrence Robb, despite prior tabloid claims and ongoing fan theories.
• The intensity of the pre-watershed scenes prompted criticism online, with some viewers indicating they would file complaints to Ofcom.