The BBC's gripping drama Sherwood came to a tense end on Monday night, as fans were left in shock after a key character met a tragic fate. In the suspense-filled episode, viewers saw Daphne Sparrow hellbent on getting revenge on Ann Branson for fatally shooting her husband Mickey Sparrow,. As fugitive Ann sought to evade capture, Daphne, portrayed by Lorraine Ashbourne and now a mourning widow, joined the frantic chase after learning that the murderer was hiding in the Marshlands from her son.

Fuelled by a desire for retribution, the final confrontation unfurled with Ann and Daphne, both clutching weapons, facing off. In a critical moment, Ann managed to wound Daphne, but the tides changed swiftly when Rachel interceded. This intervention enabled Daphne to tackle and subdue Ann after a fierce scuffle.

With Ann at her mercy, Daphne opted for clemency rather than revenge, ominously telling Ann: "You are alone, do you know that? Do you know how alone you are? "How do you think we found you? he's not coming. They've abandoned you. They're coming for you Ann and I know what that feels like.

I know the torture, always looking over your shoulder. Never at peace." Before she could finish, Daphne's son arrived and screamed her name, causing her to look away which gave Ann the chance to try and grab the gun again, reports The Mirror.

Running towards her, she missed and fell straight into the river, unable to swim due to her injured arm. As she struggled to stay above the water, Daphne .