With Andy gone, Robert drowning in lies, Vic discovering the truth and Kev lurking in the shadows, Emmerdale is entering a series of stormy episodes.

The writers have confirmed this is the “darkest arc” since the start of 2025 – with heavy themes of guilt, control and redemption.

Insider sources reveal that Kev is about to force Robert to do something illegal to keep an old secret.

Robert will be torn between “living a decent life” or “protecting himself”.

Meanwhile, Vic begins to work with Aaron to investigate Kev, leading to discoveries that will shock the whole village.

The climax is expected to be the episode where Robert confesses everything to the villagers, or a U-turn when Kev “suddenly dies” – and all suspicion falls on Robert. A tragic ending is entirely possible, as Emmerdale has never been afraid to “take down the main character”.

But no matter how it ends, the “Kev – Robert – Vic” arc will surely go down in the soap’s history: a brutal psychological game where there are no winners, only souls haunted by past mistakes. And if you think Emmerdale is hitting its drama peak – trust me, the real storm is still ahead.