Old habits, heartbreak, and betrayal leave Weatherfield viewers questioning Lisa’s true loyalty

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A Return From the Dead—and a Trail of Questions

Since Becky Swain’s shocking return to Coronation Street, fans have been glued to every scene involving her and DS Lisa Swain. Once believed dead after a failed undercover op, Becky’s sudden reappearance on Betsy’s 18th birthday shook Lisa to the core—and left viewers deeply suspicious.

Now, with DI Costello exposed for helping fake Becky’s death and Carla Connor pushed out of the picture, fans are wondering: is Lisa being played… or playing along?

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Carla’s Comeback Sets the Stage

This week’s episodes raised eyebrows when Carla, newly estranged from Lisa, moved back into No.6—not to rekindle romance, but to spy on Becky. Working alongside DC Kit Green, Carla’s plan to expose Becky is underway. The pair believe Becky orchestrated the recent attack on DI Costello using a contact named Soap—and retrieved his phones as evidence.

Lisa, meanwhile, seemed unbothered by the shift in household dynamics. She even began casually sharing details of the Costello case with Becky, a move that alarmed many viewers.

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Is Lisa Helping Becky—or Reeling Her In?

The soap fandom is divided. On social media, fans are analyzing every word, every look. Many think Lisa is intentionally feeding Becky information—a tactic to watch how she reacts and possibly build a case.

@TheConnorSwains posted: “I can’t make my mind up… Lisa’s either just falling back into old habits or she’s reeling her in.”

@Rachy8615 agreed: “Lisa could be telling Becky everything to see if scenarios are played out by her from the information. For me, this may be what she’s doing.”

Others are less convinced. Could Lisa truly be slipping back into the same unhealthy dynamic she once shared with Becky? After all, 20 years of emotional entanglement doesn’t disappear overnight.

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Swarla Under Pressure

The triangle between Lisa, Becky, and Carla—dubbed Swarla by fans—has become one of Corrie’s most addictive slow burns. Lisa’s continued closeness with Becky cost her a future with Carla, who is now focused solely on protecting Betsy and catching Becky out.

But if Lisa is playing both sides, how long can she keep up the act—and at what cost?