Emmerdale looks set to be just as dramatic in the New Year as it was 2021, with many storylines beginning and concluding.
Spoilers are very coy over what happens next in the Meena Jutla storyline, following the kidnapping of her sister Manpreet Sharma.
Manpreet knows Meena killed her friend Nadine years ago, and her killer past and present is yet to fully unravel.
Now, Vinny Dingle is hot on Meena's heels as he tries to find evidence that proves his girlfriend Liv Flaherty did not kill Ben - with Liv currently in prison for the crime actually carried out by Meena.
Surely it is only a matter of time before Meena is exposed, but at what cost?
Elsewhere, Nate's cheating lie comes back to haunt him when his infidelity is finally exposed to fiancée Tracy in upcoming scenes.
January spoilers reveal he's left out in the cold by Tracy, but also his own family as they struggle with his lies.
Dad Cain rejects Nate and refuses to let him stay with him, just as they've finally got their relationship on track.
Tracy's sister Vanessa is also rumbled after refusing to let Nate see Tracy or their baby daughter Frankie, after claiming he hasn't tried to see them.
So how will her sister react when she hears her revealing what really happened, and can Nate win his family back round?
Vanessa's ex Charity is left shocked when she declares she is remaining in the village for good, following her recent return.
The exes are soon arguing too, after Charity asks to spend some time with her stepson Johnny.
Elsewhere, Billy and Dawn's secret engagement is revealed, and not everyone is won over straight away.
There's money woes for Jai Sharma as his sister Priya continues her recovery, but there's bigger scenes ahead following dangerous New Year events.
Cain's feud with Al takes a terrifying turn, after Ellis' mistake leaves Belle and Kyle's lives hanging in the balance.
As 2022 kicks off, Cain is worried sick at the hospital as Kyle's condition remains unknown - leading to him wanting revenge.
After asking his cousin Marlon to kick his stepson Ellis out of his home, he takes further action by getting his own back on Al and Ellis.
Cain goes searching for Ellis, leaving his loved ones concerned how far he will go, and it's not long before he leaves Ellis to fend for himself in the middle of nowhere.
As his brother Billy shares his concerns with Al about his whereabouts, they soon confront Cain but he holds his nerve.
Will Ellis be okay, and will he be found in time or will Cain be left with blood on his hands?
Al soon takes further revenge too, meaning Kyle is in further danger as he drops a chilling threat to Cain at the youngster's hospital bedside.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.
