Mack’s Brutal Ordeal

Mackenzie (Lawrence Robb) was last seen fleeing through the woods, pursued by killer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). During their showdown, Mack pieced together that John was behind Nate Robinson’s (Jurrell Carter) grisly death and cover-up.

Before he could escape, John shot Mack in the chest with a crossbow. Fans were left horrified as John appeared to finish the job with a rock. Later, John was seen moving what looked like Mack’s body wrapped in a blanket, with blood and flies hinting at the worst.

But Friday’s twist revealed Mack is still alive — imprisoned in John’s underground bunker.

Who Will Rescue Mack?

After the reveal, fans immediately began theorizing who might stumble across Mack’s prison.

On social media, one viewer wrote: “I knew it! Just knew Mack was still alive!!” Another predicted the big rescue is coming soon, and the most likely hero could be Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards).

Why Bear Wolf Could Be the Key

Bear hasn’t been seen in the village for months but was last known to be living out of his car in the countryside — conveniently close to John’s woodland hideaway.

One fan posted: “Let’s hope Bear, who’s living in the woods, finds him.” Another chimed in: “I forgot Bear was still in the area… he’s definitely going to come across him.”

With John distracted by his break at the cottage with husband Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller), some believe Bear will stumble upon the bunker and uncover Mack’s fate before it’s too late.

Fan Fatigue With John’s Storyline

While the bunker twist reignited excitement, not everyone is happy with the drawn-out pacing. “This John storyline is beginning to wear thin now,” one frustrated fan wrote.

Still, the promise of a shocking rescue — and John’s inevitable downfall — is keeping viewers hooked.

What’s Next for Mackenzie Boyd?

Whether Bear, Aaron, or another villager uncovers Mack’s captivity, fans are bracing for an explosive reveal. With John’s lies piling up, the question isn’t if Mack will be found — but who will be the one to finally bring him back to the village alive.