Emmerdale Must Make One Key Change for Robert Sugden’s Return

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Robert Sugden, portrayed by Ryan Hawley, has once again left Emmerdale rather hastily, much like his previous arrival in the village; however, fans can look forward to his permanent return within the upcoming months.

Upon Robert exiting prison again due to breaching parole conditions, our sole wish isn’t about facilitating an immediate encounter with Aaron Dingle (played by Danny Miller).

Let me clarify our thoughts – while we’d love for the couple ‘Robron’ to reunite, we don’t feel it’s necessary to emphasize their reunion as an inevitability in our discussions.

Instead, let’s hope that the ITV soap opera will adopt a more gentle, serene rhythm in their portrayal of relationships compared to the intense events we witnessed recently.

It doesn’t mean that we didn’t find the scenes featuring Hawley and Miller any less fascinating, as their screen connection continues to be as engaging and inviting as always.

As a dedicated movie fan, I just couldn’t resist returning for more of Aaron’s story, and honestly, nobody wanted to see him tie the knot with John (Oliver Farnworth). However, despite my hopes, that’s unfortunately how things unfolded in the final act. But we all know deep down, this isn’t truly the end.

The revealing of John’s wrongdoings, leading gradually towards a classic television-style ending for Robert and Aaron where they find happiness together, is our aim. However, it’s crucial that Robert doesn’t act impulsively with violence when another chance presents itself.

Absolutely, Robert’s unexpected gate-crashing of the wedding created an unforgettable climax, and his “do you miss me?” echoing Hawley’s 2014 entry was spot on. It was nothing short of classic daytime drama at its finest.

However, Aaron’s aggressive punch and Robert’s arrogant demeanor, which seemed fitting for their characters, created an unexpected contrast, making it fortunate that they did not rekindle their relationship immediately afterward.

In simpler terms, Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) described Aaron and Robert as ‘harmful’ or ‘detrimental’. While it wasn’t always like that, considering the recent events of their reunion after nearly six years, her assessment seems understandable.

Reflecting on the selfless act I once performed in freeing Aaron, despite the profound pain it caused me, I can’t help but wonder if my boldness today is unwarranted.

We, along with Aaron, haven’t overlooked the predicament Robert left him in when he filed for divorce without any warning. Therefore, a bit more empathy and less self-importance would be beneficial. Additionally, let’s try to minimize violence; unless it’s a matter of survival against John! (This version maintains the original message but uses more casual language to make it more approachable and engaging.)

Regarding the risky character, our suggestion would be: Allow Robert to operate freely, as it’s likely he’ll uncover the hypocritical savior mentality and potentially lead to Nate’s (Jurell Carter) demise.

Despite some room for improvement in other areas, it was truly captivating to see Robert’s self-assurance, especially in response to John’s resistance. Here’s hoping he maintains that charm and spunk whenever he decides to stay with us permanently.

In a different way of phrasing: While we’re not advising Robert to completely abandon his wit and charisma around Aaron, it was the unique blend of arrogance towards others and tender sensitivity he displayed towards Aaron that made their early days so captivating.

It’s important to address the elephants in the room, such as his marital issues and everything related to John, before Robert reaches a state similar to Smugden (a character known for being unapproachable or difficult).

Without doubt, that discussion on the bridge didn’t seem like it provided finality. When the opportunity arises (and we’ll wait), we’re owed another sincere talk between Robert and Aaron, devoid of any light-hearted teasing. It might resemble a second reunion similar to 2018.

Although it can be exasperating that Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) seems unaware of John’s real character, her criticism of Robert for mishandling the situation was spot-on, suggesting that the Emmerdale narrative is on track to deal with this storyline effectively in the future.

This week has definitely given us a glimpse into a renewed version of Robert, and it’s clear that the series won’t simply let the pair resume their old ways. The plot, as we know, always has a strategy, so the show never planned for them to just pick up from where they left off.

Moving forward, it would be wise to take a cautious stance on what comes next. However, feel free for the rest of their narratives – from John’s demise to the mysteries surrounding Robert – to remain as unpredictable and intense as ever.

As for Aaron and Robert’s love story, though, the less heightened and more natural, the better.

It will be all the more magical for it.

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2025-05-30 22:34