Both storylines – Andy’s Return and Ray’s Crimes – are taking Emmerdale into a whole new era: noir-ish, conflict-filled, less “neighborly” but incredibly engaging.

The writers claim: “We wanted to show that Emmerdale can be as dark and realistic as any crime drama.”

And they have. Every character is facing a life-or-death choice: can Andy save April?

Will Dylan dare to denounce Ray? Or will Ray drag the whole village into the vortex?

Longtime Emmerdale fans say it’s “never been this tense.” Andy’s return evokes a sense of nostalgia, while Ray’s plot reflects real society: crime isn’t far away – it’s right behind the farm gates.

The next episodes are predicted to have a very strong plot twist: one main character may die, one will be captured, and one will… betray to protect himself. Emmerdale is changing color – from a peaceful countryside to a psychological battlefield. And fans can only wait and see: who will survive, who will leave like Andy did in the past.