This week, Coronation Street seems to be “smoldering” as a series of old and new character lines intertwine, creating a web of drama with no way out.

Kevin begs Debbie to come back – Eva returns with a power conspiracy – Ryan mysteriously disappears – and now there is news that Sarah Platt will “meet” a character from Emmerdale.

All of this happens almost at the same time, making the audience not know who to worry about first.

Viewers clearly feel that Corrie is entering a phase of complete reconstruction – not only renewing the plot, but also “deepening” the emotions of each character.

The most interesting thing is that although each line is different, they all revolve around a common theme: redemption and facing the past. Kevin wants to make things right, Eva wants to get justice, Ryan wants to escape from sin, Sarah wants to find peace.
Everyone is running from their own darkness – but Weatherfield doesn’t let anyone run too far.

The question remains: who is behind it all? Is Maggie Driscoll – the powerful mother-in-law – manipulating things from the shadows? Or is there another “invisible hand” orchestrating everything to connect seemingly disparate threads?
The answer will probably be revealed in the coming episodes. But one thing is for sure: Coronation Street is entering its “golden drama season” – where every word, every tear can turn the whole neighborhood upside down.