If anyone thought Carla Connor had had enough drama to rest on, then sorry, Corrie just proved otherwise.

The latest episode thrust Carla into one of the darkest stories in Coronation Street history – when she was kidnapped and held captive in her own home by Becky Swain.

Becky, the wife of Officer Lisa Swain, harbored deep jealousy and hurt feelings for Carla – who had a close relationship with Lisa in the past.

But instead of just a normal feud, Becky chose an extreme approach: she meticulously planned to break into Carla’s house and kidnap her in the middle of the night.

For days, Carla was held captive in a closet, completely cut off from the outside world, while Becky, playing the role of the hurt wife, searched for the “third party.”

This incident horrified viewers, as Corrie rarely goes so far as to portray a protagonist as a victim of violence and captivity. Carla, known for her steely resolve, now appears vulnerable and panicked, while Becky spirals deeper into a jealous rage. The plot escalates when Becky deliberately tries to convince Lisa that Carla is the manipulator, forcing Lisa to distance herself from everyone.

On social media, fans are divided into two distinct camps: one side believes Corrie is overreacting, while the other praises the screenwriter for daring to touch upon the dark side of human psychology. Regardless, everyone agrees that the performances of Alison King (Carla) and Grace Vance (Becky) are a dazzling highlight – so realistic they send chills down the viewer’s spine.