Next week on Coronation Street, get ready for a jaw-dropping twist as Rowan, the sinister cult leader, escalates his manipulative tactics, leaving Amy Barlo鈥檚 life in turmoil. Rowan鈥檚 desperation mounts as he struggles to keep his failing Institute intact. Meanwhile, Lean鈥檚 priorities shift dramatically after her sister Toya鈥檚 cancer diagnosis, prompting her to prioritize Toya鈥檚 needs over her duties to Rowan, infuriating the cult leader.
Amy Barlo鈥檚 ongoing involvement with the Institute takes a dark turn when Rowan pressures her to invest in the Institute鈥檚 resource center. Initially intrigued, Amy starts to have doubts but is bombarded with manipulative tactics designed to make her feel guilty and afraid of missing out. Rowan and Lean鈥檚 mounting pressure eventually overwhelms Amy, convincing her that investing is her only path to happiness and relief from stress.
The situation escalates when Lean, trying to help Amy cope, inadvertently exposes Rowan鈥檚 deceit. During a grueling malware session, Amy is subjected to a harsh and humiliating ordeal while blindfolded, which ultimately causes her to flee in distress. Lean, who initially promised the session would be beneficial, is taken aback when she discovers Rowan recording Amy鈥檚 vulnerable moments.
Determined to fight back, Amy confides in her mother Tracy, who, alongside Nick Tilsley, decides to expose Rowan鈥檚 corrupt practices to the Weatherfield Gazette. Rowan, now aware of the imminent threat, pressures Lean to prioritize her loyalty to the Institute over her relationship with Amy.
As Amy grapples with the reality of Rowan鈥檚 manipulative tactics, she finds herself at a crossroads. Will she continue to confront the dark side of the Institute or be pulled further into its dangerous grip? Stay tuned for more shocking developments!