Coronation Street is making viewers restless when Maggie Driscoll – a character who seemed to be just a “new pub landlady” – was suddenly suspected of being involved in a murder in the past.

The recent episode revealed shocking details: Maggie is the real owner of The Rovers Return, while her son Ben is only a temporary owner.

But what is more worth mentioning is that, as soon as she set foot in Weatherfield, Maggie brought with her a “stain” that has never been mentioned.

According to many conspiracy theorists, Maggie may be related to the mysterious death of the legendary Deirdre Barlow in 2015 – a character who used to be the soul of this street.

A flashback scene shows her sneaking into a cupboard in the Barlows’ house, panicking when discovering something inside. With just a glance, Maggie was put straight into the list of suspects for “murder in the dark”. The internet is abuzz with theories: she was an old friend of Deirdre’s, and may have even taken action because of a love or financial conflict.

What makes the situation even more tense is Maggie’s position: both the owner of the Rovers – where the Street people gather, and the mother-in-law of Eva Price. If the secret is revealed, not only the Driscoll family’s honor but the entire community will be shaken. Fans believe Coronation Street is preparing for its most “cold-blooded” twist in years. Some even predict that the upcoming flashback will show that the “real victim” is not Deirdre, but another character who has quietly disappeared. Either way, Maggie Driscoll has officially become the most talked-about name this week – powerful, mysterious, and cold enough to hide her sins for years.