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Big Mistake In Harry Mitchell Kidnap Plot | EastEnders

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EastEnders fans are calling out a major continuity blunder following Tuesday night’s dramatic kidnapping episode involving Harry Mitchell, pointing out that the timeline of his escape and recapture simply doesn’t add up.

⏰ The Timeline That Doesn’t Make Sense

The intense episode began with Kojo Asar freeing an imprisoned and delirious Harry Mitchell from his flat, where Harry had been held hostage by the violent Oki. Moments after helping him out, Harry collapsed from exhaustion and withdrawal.

Panicked, Kojo ran to find help from George Knight and Teddy Mitchell, who immediately raced back toward the flat. But by the time they arrived, Oki had somehow:

  1. Vanished,

  2. Retrieved a van,

  3. Rounded up two accomplices, and

  4. Recaptured Harry,

all in the space of just a few minutes.

Viewers quickly took to social media to question the improbable sequence of events.

“How did Oki manage to disappear, find a van, recruit two henchmen, AND tie Harry up again before George even got to the next street?” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Another joked, “Did George and Teddy stop for a cuppa on the way? Because Oki apparently found the time to stage a whole operation.”

The scene was intended as a pulse-pounding chase, but many viewers argued that the “manipulated-for-drama” timeline undermined the realism of an otherwise gripping episode.

🚨 Police Sirens Save the Day

Despite the confusion, the episode ended on a dramatic high note. As Oki and his men attempted to drag Harry’s limp body into a van, the wail of police sirens filled the air — George Knight had secretly phoned the authorities during the rush to the flat.

The criminals fled the scene, leaving Harry bloodied but alive on the pavement. Viewers praised the emotional payoff of the rescue but continued to highlight the episode’s pacing errors online.

“Loved the tension,” one fan commented, “but even in Walford, you can’t cross the Square that fast unless you teleport.”

💔 Kojo’s Heartbreak Deepens

Elsewhere, the fallout from the drug scandal continues to rip through the Knight family. Kojo Asar was devastated to overhear George Knight secretly planning to send him back to Ghana for his own protection. Feeling betrayed, Kojo declared that he is “not leaving Walford” and ran off before George could explain.

Junior Knight, preparing to leave for Dubai, tried to mediate, pleading with his father to let Kojo stay and prove himself. But with George torn between fear for his brother’s safety and his guilt over the family’s implosion, the Knights’ future remains uncertain.

😢 Vicki Fowler’s Ongoing Trauma

Meanwhile, Vicki Fowler continues to battle deep psychological scars following her violent assault by Joel Marshall. During a rare night out with Kathy Beale, Vicki witnessed a man harassing a woman and immediately suffered a panic attack.

The incident triggered painful flashbacks, causing Vicki to rush home in tears — a raw moment that resonated with viewers who praised EastEnders for its sensitive portrayal of post-traumatic stress.

🧩 Zoe Slater: The Mystery Deepens

Speculation surrounding Zoe Slater’s haunting stalker storyline is also intensifying. Fans remain divided between two major theories:

  • Some believe Zoe is unknowingly tormenting herself, suffering from a psychological breakdown that has caused her to create the very incidents she fears.

  • Others are convinced Anthony Truman is secretly manipulating her, possibly as revenge or under the guise of “psychiatric help.”

The growing mystery has left Walford fans hooked, with many expecting an explosive revelation in the coming weeks.

Despite the timeline hiccup, EastEnders continues to deliver gripping drama packed with high stakes, emotional twists, and fan-fueled speculation.