Coronation Street has delivered one of its most shocking storylines yet in an early ITVX release that sees returned-from-the-dead Becky Swain targeting a child in her dangerous feud with DI Costello.
A Sinister Warning Arrives
In Monday's explosive episode, available to stream now ahead of its television broadcast, Becky Swain received a chilling death threat that escalates her ongoing conflict with corrupt police officer DI Costello. The character, played by Amy Cudden, was sent a funeral wreath bearing the ominous message: 'Rest in Peace - Again!'
The terrifying gift sent Becky's wife Lisa and their daughter Betsy into a panic, with young Betsy particularly distressed by the threat to her mother's safety. This emotional reaction would ultimately play into Becky's next calculated move in her dangerous game with Costello.
Becky's Dangerous Retaliation
Confronting Costello at the police station, Becky made it clear she knew he was behind the sinister wreath. But her retaliation took an even darker turn when she began surveilling Costello's daughter at the local precinct with friends.
In a shocking escalation, Becky photographed the innocent girl and sent the images directly to Costello, followed by a phone call containing a veiled threat. She coldly informed him that it 'would be a shame' if anything happened to his daughter, crossing a line that even this hardened criminal investigator found disturbing.
Costello, clearly shaken by the threat to his child, warned Becky she was playing a 'very dangerous game' and reminded her of his capacity for violence, having previously admitted to arranging the murder of Tia Wardley.
Family Fallout and Emotional Manipulation
The drama continued to unfold at number 6, where Becky arrived in tears, claiming ignorance about who sent the death threat. Her emotional display sent Betsy into such a panic that the teenager demanded Becky move in with them immediately, threatening to move into Becky's flat herself if she refused.
This development came as a devastating blow to Lisa and Carla Connor, who had just shared an emotional moment where Carla confessed she felt she was losing Lisa. As Lisa agreed to Becky moving in for Betsy's sake, both women appeared quietly heartbroken, recognising this as a significant turning point in their relationships.
The early ITVX release reveals that Becky's return from the dead has created battles on multiple fronts. While her primary goal remains reclaiming her family - wife Lisa and daughter Betsy - her reappearance has become extremely inconvenient for DI Costello, who was instrumental in staging her disappearance four years ago to protect her from criminals.
As both characters demonstrate they'll stop at nothing to protect their interests, including threatening children, Coronation Street fans are left wondering how far this dangerous feud will go and whether Becky's ruthless tactics will ultimately backfire.
