Emmerdale has aired many dramatic and sad storylines till now. For a long period of time, the episodes have been devastating. The soap fans took to social media asking why the soap is so depressing now. Keep scrolling to know the fans’ views.
Many Characters Are In Trouble!
The soap started with a dramatic crossover episode this year. There was a multi-vehicle pile-up, which put the characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale in danger. During the episode, Victoria killed the medic, which led Joe to record her. Then he blackmailed her into getting Moira’s signature on the contract. Thus, after doing so, she decided to leave the village.
Meanwhile, the crossover episode also started Cain’s prostate cancer storyline. The doctors were dubious that he might have cancer. Later, he was diagnosed with it. He had been lashing out at others and also told the truth to his wife, Moira Dingle, who was charged with double murder and human trafficking.
Elsewhere, Bear, Paddy and Dylan are also facing a lot of troubles after Ray’s death. Bear told the police that he had killed the drug dealer. Later, Paddy and Dylan also confessed the truth to the police. They are charged with perverting the court of justice.
Fans Slam Gloomy Storylines!
Meanwhile, Charity Dingle is stuck in a pregnancy plot. She has been hiding the truth about the baby. Though she decided to be Sarah’s surrogate, she is carrying Ross’s baby after a one-night stand with him. Ross learned the truth but didn’t reveal the secret to Mack.
Elsewhere, the soap fans took to social media to open up about the soap’s storylines. A soap follower asked on Reddit why the soap is so depressing now. A soap viewer answered that it is due to the producer’s urge to show back-to-back awareness storylines. Meanwhile, another soap fan added that they haven’t watched Emmerdale or Coronation Street for over two weeks as they are relentlessly miserable.
Another added that they stopped watching when Cain was diagnosed with cancer. A viewer wrote that it’s been two years since the show has been joyless. Thus, the soap fans wonder if the upcoming episodes will be interesting. Keep following Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates.