Emmerdale’s 2025 Christmas Special is no longer a heartwarming family story – it’s a devastating storm that sweeps away all faith.

From Kim Tate losing a friend, Lydia being tested, to John Sugden’s reappearance and Celia’s uncovering of crimes – all intertwine into a tearful tragedy.

The entire village of Dales is gripped by fear. No one knows who is an ally and who is a traitor.

The final scenes, with church bells ringing in the snowy night, interspersed with images of Celia’s faint smile and John walking in the shadows, create a breathtaking ending.

ITV has confirmed that in early 2026, the series “Emmerdale: The Reckoning” will begin – where everything sown this Christmas will bear fruit. At least one main character will die, and a secret buried for 20 years is about to be unearthed.

Viewers are eagerly awaiting the final minute to see who survives, who falls, and who will ultimately gain control of Dales – a village devoid of trust.