New Emmerdale episodes will give audiences a look inside the "mysterious" mind of John Sugden, revealing who the character really is.
Played by the actor Oliver Farnworth, John has appeared as a supportive and considerate part of village life since joining the ITV soap in August 2024.
However, this week audiences will learn about the secrets and lies that surround the former military man and whether his fiancé, Aaron Dingle, played by Danny Miller, really knows who he is about to spend the rest of his life with.
Previously, John came to his fiancé's aid when Aaron beat up Anthony Fox - when Aaron returned to the scene, he found Anthony dead.
John quickly disposed of the body, covering his tracks, while convincing Aaron not to go to the police to confess.
It was later revealed that Anthony's daughter, Ruby Fox-Milligan, played by Beth Cordingly, had killed him.
This week, through a series of flashbacks, audiences will learn more about John's true character, revealing what he is really capable of doing.
Laura Shaw, Emmerdale producer, said: "Since enigmatic and inscrutable John Sugden arrived on our screens last summer, he's managed to hide some pretty big secrets from his family and friends.
"As his clandestine acts are revealed, the audience has an opportunity to really get inside John's mind and to finally understand exactly what this mysterious character is really about."
Joining the soap in the summer of 2024, John is the half-brother of Victoria Sugden, played by Isabel Hodgins.
Actor Farnworth is best known for playing the waiter Andy Carver in Coronation Street.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on Virgin Media One and ITV.
