Overview

• Monday’s episode lands a dramatic cliffhanger without resolving who survives, with the full fallout yet to air on ITV1.
• The events cap months of mounting revelations in John Sugden’s arc, drawing Aaron Dingle, Robert Sugden and others into escalating jeopardy.
• A concurrent captivity plot reaches a critical turning point, intensifying questions over rescue, responsibility and what comes next.
• Cast members describe the storyline as an endgame and say filming the stunt was terrifying, noting extensive safety measures on set.
• Viewers face a short wait for answers as Tuesday’s episode is pre-empted by football, with Emmerdale returning on Wednesday on ITV1 and continuing on ITVX.