This time, the focus is on Robert Sugden – who once thought he would be away from the drama but was pulled straight back into a spiral with no way out.

The story begins when the name Faith Dingle reappears. Faith – who died – now returns in the form of a mysterious flashback, making Robert realize he has never escaped the shadow of old mistakes.

Short, lightning-fast flashbacks take Robert right to the edge of emotions: guilt, regret, and the feeling of being pulled back to a place he swore he would never return to.

The big reveal: Robert was “pulled” – meaning he was dragged into a serious event that led to the death of a character. It is unclear who the dead person is, but all the facts point to someone who was involved with Robert, or someone Robert had hurt. Emmerdale is playing with a familiar motif: the past never dies, and when it returns, it chooses the cruelest moment.

Robert begins to lose sleep, lose focus, and at times speaks as if he is trying to hide from someone. As time goes on, he is pushed closer to the breaking point. And in one particular episode, Robert stands in front of his old house, looking into the window as if he sees Faith emerging from the darkness – a scene that sent shivers down the spine of viewers.

Twitter and fan forums are abuzz with speculation: is Robert being manipulated? Is Kev – who is approaching Lewis – also involved? Is the dead man part of a long-forgotten character’s revenge plan?