The end of John Sugden won 't be until Christmas, Emmerdale fans fear as they slam storyline as 'tedious'

A not-so Merry Christmas in store?
Rebecca Sayers

Just when we think the end of John Sugden may be getting close, Emmerdale fans have began fearing he will actually be sticking around until Christmas.

John’s reign of terror has been going on for a year now, and quite frankly everyone wants it to be over soon. But these last few weeks have been what we have all wanted to see – the huge dramatic downfall.

But now, some Emmerdale fans fear he’s going to keep getting away with his actions until Christmas. And if this happens – what does that mean for Aaron and poor Mackenzie?

John pulls Aaron over the edge of the gorge in Emmerdale

Robert and Aaron both know the truth (Credit: ITV)

John’s downfall feels close

Aaron has finally discovered the truth about his husband. And he also knows that Mack is being held hostage in a bunker in the woods. The only issue is Aaron is in a coma. And nobody will believe Robert.

So, right now, John’s entire freedom is hanging on by a thread. Because if Aaron were to wake up and remember everything, then the whole storyline could be over in a flash. And finally everyone would know the truth, and realise just how wrong they have been (we’re looking at you Chas and Victoria).

But while Aaron has been in his coma, John has been able to manipulate the situations and put Robert right in the frame.

However, since there’s no confirmation that Danny Miller is leaving, we have to assume Aaron will wake up. And with some fans theorising he will have amnesia, could John’s downfall actually not be for months?

John and Aaron in the hospital in Emmerdale

John wants Aaron to stay in a coma (Credit: ITV)

But Emmerdale fans fear it’s still months away

Aaron’s in a coma, Robert’s in prison, and Mackenzie is still stuck in the bunker. But somehow Emmerdale fans think the storyline might drag on for a little while longer.

Taking to a Reddit thread, one fan fumed: “They’re going to milk this fracas between John and Robert until December aren’t they?”

Another fan responded: “I am most concerned about Mack at this stage. I didn’t initially like his character but he has grown on me.”

A third added: “I have had enough of it. If they drag this until December then I am going to dip out for a while.”

But one fan remained adamant the storyline will end soon. They penned: “I don’t think it will go on until December – unless you count the aftermath. Mack surely can’t survive that lone and I refuse to give up hope.”

John in Emmerdale
John even used a bow and arrow to capture Mack (Credit: ITV)

Fans slam storyline as ‘tedious’

However, despite the drama well and truly ramping up, it seems fans are getting sick of the direction it’s taking.

Taking to a different Reddit thread, Emmerdale viewers were discussing the unrealistic route.

One said: “Emmerdale have a proven track record of doing psychopath / sociopath storylines extremely well. But oh my they have got this one wrong.”

Another agreed: “It’s getting SO tedious now.”

A third added: “I do find it implausible how everyone is such a big fan of John and automatically believe the worst of Robert and Mack.”

“Mack’s own wife didn’t seem suspicious at all that he ended their marriage with a voicemail. A simple find my device check on his phone would have located him immediately. But as usual, nobody thought of it.”

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