Emmerdale viewers have been left convinced trouble is on the horizon for the loved Barton family after spotting a ‘key sign’.

As we all know, things are rarely coincidental in Soap Land. So, when viewers hear a warning, it tends to stick in their minds, causing them to believe trouble isn’t too far away. And that’s exactly the case with the Barton family.

Moira Dingle hasn’t had it easy lately, facing the prospect of losing the farm. But things seemed to turn around when Robert Sugden offered her a deal she couldn’t refuse. However, eagle-eyed viewers picked up on a phrase that has left them convinced something big is about to happen.

Moira thinks her worries are fading (Credit: ITV)

The Barton family have faced trouble recently

Away from the financial woes, the family have also been hit with the heartbreaking news of Nate’s death. And while they remain unaware that John was behind it, the family have been struggling to cope.

On top of that, Cain has also been dealing with Sarah’s cancer storyline, trying to be there for his grand-daughter despite the heartache he is going through.

But on the flip side, the Barton family in Emmerdale have also just welcomed Lewis into the village, the half-brother of Ross. And fans are loving the latest addition. 

However, it was something he said that left them fearing something is about strike the family hard.
Did Lewis just foreshadow something dark? (Credit: ITV)

Key scene foreshadows something sinister

When Moira was filling Ross and Lewis in on their financial burden’s being eased, fans noticed Lewis’ reaction. And wondered if it was foreshadowing a future storyline.

Moira told the boys that she can finally see “the light at the end of the tunnel”. But Lewis responded: “Doesn’t that usually mean a train is coming?”

While it could have been some comedic relief like his character often offers, viewers think it has a deeper meaning to it. But what trouble could be heading their way? Well newcomer Celia is bound to cause issues for Moira. And now that Robert has gone behind her back making a deal with Kim Tate, that’s sure to have consequences.

Taking to a Reddit thread, fans were speaking about how the enjoyed the scene between Moira and her nephew’s when one user pointed out that it probably wasn’t just a coincidental  moment.

They wrote: “I love Lewis but that was definitely an amusing way of foreshadowing something sinister is coming their way.”

Is the Barton family about to be faced with more drama? Haven’t they suffered enough already this year? We know we haven’t seen the last of Ray, who is going to cause some trouble for Mackenzie…