Emmerdale has confirmed a tragic end for one character next week, as Meena Jutla turns killer in chilling scenes on the ITV soap.
Families and lives will be "torn apart and changed forever" in the gripping new plot, that sees Meena claim her first victim in the village.
It's not yet clear what happens or who dies, or how Meena goes about the killing, but it is hinted that it could be the first of many victims.
So far, Andrea Tate, Jacob Gallagher and Charles Anderson have all tested her patience, with Leanna Cavanagh and Victoria Sugden also tipped to cross her path - amid her possessive behaviour over boyfriend David Metcalfe.
Meena is trying to split up Charles and Andrea, and get David's son Jacob to leave with Leanna so he's out of the way.
But one character will lose their life in upcoming scenes, as Meena snaps with her behaviour becoming out of control - amid speculation she has killed before.
Viewers will have to stay tuned and watch next week's episodes to find out who dies, and why they meet a harrowing end.
Emmerdale Producer Kate Brooks revealed all on the shocking storyline, teasing no one is safe from evil Meena.
She said: "Meena has been a whirlwind since arriving in the village, scheming and manipulating people and situations to get what she wants and causing nothing but drama and unnecessary heartache in the process.
"Her seemingly caring facade belies her true persona; a woman with a murky past and no conscience.
"Meena’s lack of empathy is often perceived by those around her as little more than spoilt petulance, however, we soon learn the true extent of her narcissistic and amoral character.
"Malevolent Meena will wreak havoc in the village and once she has you in her sights, no one is safe from her devious and dangerous machinations.
"This storyline will see the viewers gripped as they realise that this is a woman who is capable of anything and everything."
Meena actress Paige Sandhu said of her character: "It’s great to play a character that is on a completely different wavelength to everyone else, who always has a hidden agenda and will do anything to get what she wants.
"Her lack of empathy and her playfulness make her a very exciting character. She’s the strangest character I’ve played for sure, but also the most fun."
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.
