Emmerdale fans saw the moment newcomer Marcus Dean, the apparent son of villain Pierce Harris, arrived in the village on Thursday night.
The latest episode of the ITV soap saw Marcus introduce himself to Pierce's ex-wife Rhona Goskirk, and her friend Vanessa Woodfield.
Viewers will recall Pierce was sent to prison for raping his wife Rhona on their wedding day, before he returned to the village years later in 2020.