A secret daughter. A hotel. A family on the edge—this is about to explode.

When two icons of the soap world collide, the result is nothing short of explosive. Jackie Woodburne, beloved for her decades-long portrayal of Susan Kennedy in Neighbours, and Kym Marsh, known as both Corrie royalty and a staple of Waterloo Road, are teaming up in Imposter—a brand-new four-part drama from Channel 5 that promises betrayal, secrets, and murder.

For fans still mourning the final farewell of Neighbours—whose last-ever episode will drop on December 11th—Jackie’s swift return to screen feels like a gift. Just weeks after wrapping production on Ramsay Street for the second time, she’s already preparing to step into an entirely new world, one where the stakes are even deadlier.

Set in Australia and filmed in Victoria, including at the iconic Fremantle Studios, Imposter follows the story of Helen, a matriarch who refuses to sell the family hotel despite pressure from her children. Tensions rise, tempers flare—and then, the unthinkable happens. A long-lost daughter named Amanda, given up for adoption decades ago, shows up on Helen’s doorstep. What should be a joyous reunion quickly turns into a dangerous game of deceit.

Helen is thrilled to reconnect with Amanda. But as the family splinters and motivations are questioned, the hotel—now a lucrative prize—becomes the center of a twisted inheritance battle. Secrets bubble to the surface, alliances shift, and a plot to control everything spins out of control.

The official synopsis doesn’t hold back: “The lucrative hotel is the ultimate prize and a twisted scheme soon spirals into betrayal and ultimately, murder.”

Soap fans know the drill—but Imposter adds a fresh, thrilling edge. This isn’t just about broken family bonds; it’s about what people are willing to do when power, money, and legacy are on the line. And with acting heavyweights like Woodburne and Marsh at the helm, it’s bound to be captivating from the very first minute.

For Kym Marsh, Imposter comes at a time of transition, as she reportedly steps away from her Waterloo Road role. And for Jackie, it’s a continuation of a remarkable career that she herself describes as “a wild ride into a happy life.”

Reflecting on her 30-year run on Neighbours, Jackie recently shared, “It’s impossible to measure the gratitude I feel… We are the best version of family.” That sentiment might feel ironic now, given the twisted family at the heart of Imposter—but perhaps that’s the point. From soap comfort to psychological chaos, Jackie is showing just how far her range can go.

With filming underway this summer, fans can expect Imposter to land soon—and maybe even catch glimpses of familiar Neighbours locations along the way.

But with blood, betrayal, and secrets buried beneath decades of silence—just how far will this family go before someone snaps?