They made their debut on Hollyoaks screens earlier this year, with fans slowly anticipating the possibility of a dramatic storyling.
And fans waiting will pay off in the New Year as the Maalik family will be in the thick of two dramatic storylines as they kick off 2018 in dramatic style.
In scenes set to air in early January, the Maaliks will be involved in a horrific tunnel crash, forcing matriarch Misbah to face the horrific decision of which of her children to save.