EastEnders has delivered one of its most harrowing and explosive weeks of the year, plunging viewers into a whirlwind of violence, betrayal, and long-brewing family tensions. The fallout from the Square’s drug-running saga reached its bloody conclusion, while a dramatic festive return set the stage for a volatile Christmas unlike any other.

A Drug Empire Collapses in Bloodshed

The spiralling criminal network storyline reached a devastating climax when Oki’s reign of terror came to a sudden and tragic end. After being rescued from captivity, an emotionally unstable Kojo Asar slipped away from George Knight and returned to his flat, only to find Oki waiting for him. The fugitive kingpin demanded a private confrontation—one that would take a fatal turn.

Harry Mitchell, still reeling from his own ordeal at the hands of Oki and Kojo, arrived moments later, sparking a frantic struggle. Both men reached for a knife, but as Oki lunged, Harry seized it first. The drug lord fell onto the blade in a shocking moment that left Harry traumatised and powerless to stop what came next.

As Oki lay dying, he issued a chilling warning—“You wanted out of this life… now you’re in it forever”—before his bravado dissolved into heartbreaking vulnerability. “I just want my mum, man,” he whispered, moments before taking his final breath. The tragedy leaves Harry burdened with deep emotional scars and grappling with the consequences of a life-or-death decision he never wanted to make.

Ravi Galati’s Double Life Unravels

Elsewhere, Ravi Galati’s carefully constructed lies finally shattered. After his dramatic arrest, he attempted to reassure Priya that everything was a misunderstanding. But the truth emerged when Kojo confirmed that Ravi had been using his flat as a base for illegal drug operations.

Cornered and unable to hide behind excuses, Ravi admitted that he had been driven by debt and desperation. But his confession came too late. A devastated Priya ended their relationship, unable to forgive his deceit or the exploitation of someone as vulnerable as Kojo. The betrayal marks a turning point for Ravi, who now finds himself isolated, disgraced, and—after agreeing to act as a secret police informant—living a dangerous double life under the reluctant supervision of Jack Branning.

Christmas Explodes as Max Branning Returns

In a dramatic twist setting the stage for a turbulent holiday season, Max Branning returned to Walford for baby Jimmy’s christening. But instead of peace, he brought chaos. It took mere minutes for long-running tensions between Max and his brother Jack to reignite, leading to a heated argument that quickly turned physical.

Church-side filming revealed Max emerging with a bloodied lip, clutching his face as onlookers speculated about the savagery of the brothers’ latest clash. His return also raises another volatile question: how soon will Max cross paths with Cindy Beale? She previously confronted him over his involvement in her son Steven’s tragic death, and their unfinished business threatens to erupt just as the Square prepares for Christmas.

A Season of Chaos Ahead

With a fatal stabbing, a family torn apart by betrayal, and the Branning brothers’ feud reignited in spectacular fashion, EastEnders is heading into the festive period with high-stakes drama at every corner of Albert Square.