Holby City is set to make its return next month as show bosses have confirmed new episodes will be broadcasted in November.
The popular BBC medical drama has been off air for three long months, and new spoilers have confirmed some explosive new storylines, Digital Spy reports.
Viewers can expect plenty of drama in upcoming episodes, including a groundbreaking coronavirus special, Ric Griffin's departure and Ange and Fletch facing relationship struggles.
CEO Max McGerry will take centre stage in the coronavirus special.
The episode will see Max (Jo Martin) and the Holby City staff working hard as the deadly virus takes hold.
Max will be seen wrestling to "keep the hospital in control and her staff safe", but the huge task will prove difficult.
Teasers have also revealed that Ric will still be in a coma when the soap returns, oblivious to the pandemic going on around him.
When he finally wakes up following his brain surgery, he's shocked to discover how different the world is in powerful scenes.
Holby bosses have already confirmed that Ric actor Hugh Quarshie is leaving the soap after a staggering 19 years on the show.
Viewers will have to wait and see how he makes his departure as the nature of his exit is yet to be revealed.
Evil doctor Cameron Dunn is also back, but it seems he won't be in his element during the pandemic.
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Bosses have teased that he won't be leaving his villainous antics to his professional life, as his romance with colleague Nicky is said to be taking a dark turn.
It's also been said that Nicky isn't the only doctor to catch devious Cameron's eye.
Viewers were left heartbroken in the show's final episode before taking a break, as Essie tragically died on her wedding day.
A grief-stricken Sacha will spark concern with his out-of-character behaviour after losing Essie on their wedding day.
He will turn down help from his friends, and make an array of shocking decisions in upcoming episodes.
In other news, tension between couple Ange and Fletch will be revisited in an upcoming storyline.
Ange will start to wonder if Fletch wants to be with her at all, but will they get through the relationship struggles?
The show will also delve back into Zav's shocking death, as Donna continues to grieve.
She's left torn after seeing an unwelcome friend at the hospital who she can finally share her painful grief with.
Viewers will have to wait and see why Donna is so resistant to the character's kindness.
Holby City fans saw Jac and Kian's romance going from strength to strength in past episodes, but in the coming months the couple will hit some hurdles.
Their relationship is still top secret, and when Kian's addiction relapse takes a dark turn, the couple's bond is tested.
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