Just as the Becky-Carla drama was still raging, ITV unleashed the biggest television event of the year: Corriedale – a crossover between Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

This special episode transformed the atmosphere of both series into chaos and tragedy.

What seemed like a PR stunt turned out to be a true “doomsday” for British soap operas.

Becky, in a panic after Lisa rejected her feelings and trying to call the police, fled with her daughter Betsy in the stormy night.

Meanwhile, Debbie Webster was on her way to her wedding with Ronnie, and Carla – still missing – was suspected of being in one of the cars traveling along that route. Heavy rain, alcohol, and unrevealed secrets led to a series of accidents. Becky’s car crashes into Billy and David’s, dragging Steve, Tracy, and Shona (who is pregnant) along in what Corrie has ever done.

The scene at Hotten General Hospital afterward is breathtaking: ambulance sirens blare through the rain, grieving relatives search for each other, and in a special vehicle, a woman, bound and restrained, is brought out. Her face isn’t shown, but everyone guesses it’s… Carla Connor. If so, then the story between Carla and Becky isn’t over – it’s only just beginning.

The writers revealed this is “the opening event of a new dark era for Corrie,” and the deaths of at least two characters will be confirmed next week. Reddit and Twitter fans are buzzing with speculation: Shona or Billy could be the one to die, but many believe Becky will “die a second time” – this time for real. Regardless, Corriedale is being hailed as the most tearful and dramatic crossover episode ITV has ever made, leaving everyone both shocked and… hooked.