Tension reaches a boiling point on Coronation Street as the Platts’ ongoing struggle with notorious gangster Harvey Gaskell takes a shocking turn. In a dramatic twist, it seems Harvey’s reign of terror is finally coming to an end—sooner than anyone expected!

Friday’s episode, released early on ITVX, appears to mark the conclusion of the Platts’ nightmare. In a desperate bid to save her family, Shona Platt resorts to an unexpected and risky extortion scheme. After discovering that David had secretly taken money from Harvey, she realizes they are running out of time. For weeks, Harvey has been pressuring them, and now, Shona takes matters into her own hands.

Meanwhile, David, who was recently hit by a speeding car outside the Rovers Return, regains consciousness in the hospital. But instead of relief, Shona is devastated to learn that David had orchestrated the hit on himself in a last-ditch effort to use his life insurance to settle Harvey’s debt. With no clear way out, Shona makes a desperate move—blackmail.

Storming into Daisy Midgley’s hospital room, she demands £40,000, knowing Daisy has access to cash from Stephen and Carla. However, Daisy is already reeling from her own tragedy—losing her baby after being involved in David’s accident. Shona’s timing couldn’t be worse. Overcome with grief and fear, Daisy realizes both she and Daniel Osborne could face jail time over Debbie’s stolen car. With no other option, Daisy gives in, texting Shona: “I’ll give you the money. Send me your bank details.”

With Daisy caving to blackmail and Harvey’s exit looming, will the Platts finally be free from his grip? Or is this just the calm before another storm? Stay tuned for more shocking twists!