Coronation Street Fans Convinced Lisa Swain Is ‘Playing Becky’ After Suspicious Smirk in Spain Plot
Coronation Street viewers believe DS Lisa Swain might be several steps ahead of her manipulative ex-wife Becky after a key moment in Wednesday night’s episode hinted that the detective isn’t as naive as Becky thinks.
Lisa Caught in an Emotional Storm
Since Becky’s shocking return from the dead, Lisa (Vicky Myers) has been thrown into emotional turmoil. Four years ago, she was told that her wife had died in the line of duty, leaving her and daughter Betsy (Sydney Martin) heartbroken. The truth — that Becky (Amy Cudden) faked her death as part of an undercover operation — shattered the fragile peace Lisa had rebuilt with her new fiancée Carla Connor (Alison King).
Now, with Carla temporarily in Ireland, Becky has seized the opportunity to tighten her grip on both Lisa and Betsy. Last week, it was revealed that DI Costello, the officer who helped cover up Becky’s fake death, has been pressuring her to leave the UK quietly and return to Spain. But Becky, defiant as ever, refused — and began plotting to convince her family to join her instead.
Becky’s Manipulation Deepens
In Wednesday’s episode, Becky persuaded Betsy to go shopping for their “new life” in Spain, promising sunshine and freedom. But when Lisa came home to find the pair surrounded by shopping bags, her patience snapped.
Lisa demanded to know what was going on, pointing out that Betsy had skipped work. Becky tried to cover for her daughter, but the teen lashed out, calling her job at the factory “a dead end” before storming upstairs.
That’s when sharp-eyed fans spotted something intriguing — a subtle but unmistakable smirk from Lisa as she turned away from Becky.
Fans Think Lisa Is Playing the Long Game
The brief expression sent social media into overdrive. Could it mean Lisa has been secretly onto Becky and DI Costello’s scheme all along?
@XLylah wrote: “Now what was that smirk about, young lady?” while @MargheritAxen replied: “She knows?????”
Another viewer, @LuvLara, speculated: “That’s interesting. Makes me think DS Swain may be on to Becky and Costello.”
User @TheConnorSwains added: “I think our favourite detective has just detected summat! That smirk said ‘I know your game, Becky, and you’ll slip up soon enough.’”
Others went even further, theorising that Lisa has been undercover in her own way. “Is this the first hint that DS Swain has been hiding in plain sight?” wrote one fan. “That smirk came at great emotional cost to her and to her relationship with Carla, but I believe Lisa is playing Becky!”
Is DS Swain Setting a Trap?
It’s a theory that makes perfect sense. As a detective sergeant, Lisa is trained to read people and spot deception — and Becky’s story has been riddled with inconsistencies from the start. Could Lisa be pretending to go along with Becky’s “family reunion” to gather enough evidence to expose both her and Costello?
If so, her calm exterior might not last. The emotional toll of balancing her loyalty to Carla, her love for Betsy, and her sense of justice could push Lisa to her breaking point.
Trouble Ahead for Swarla
Whatever Lisa’s plan, the situation threatens to destroy her future with Carla. Fans of “Swarla” are already fearing heartbreak, especially as Carla remains unaware of how dangerous Becky’s manipulations have become.
With Lisa possibly playing a double game, Carla may be blindsided when the truth comes out — and it could be too late to save their relationship.