Walford has been shaken to its core by a week of harrowing revelations and high-stakes drama. From Joel Marshall’s violent assault on Vicky Fowler to Teddy Mitchell’s risky mission to expose drug lord Ravi Galati, EastEnders has delivered some of its darkest, most emotionally charged moments in recent memory.

Joel Marshall’s Vicious Attack on Vicky Fowler

The heart of this week’s turmoil centers on Joel Marshall’s brutal assault on his father’s girlfriend, Vicky Fowler. What began as an argument spiraled into one of the soap’s most disturbing acts of violence.

Following a heated exchange with his father Ross, Joel was left alone with Vicky, who attempted to de-escalate the situation. Instead, Joel unleashed a torrent of verbal abuse, cruelly mocking her inability to have children and calling her “barren.” Vicky, refusing to be intimidated, fired back, telling him he “wasn’t and never would be a real man.”

Those words ignited Joel’s rage. In a horrifying outburst, he struck Vicky hard across the face, sending her crashing to the floor. What followed was even more chilling — Joel took out his phone and began filming as he repeatedly kicked her while she lay helpless on the ground.

The footage, described as “disturbing but pivotal,” may now hold the key to bringing him to justice. Vicky managed to escape and seek refuge in the Queen Vic before being rushed to the hospital. Ross, initially in disbelief, struggled to accept that his son could be capable of such savagery. When the truth sank in, he was left broken — torn between the love for his child and the horror of what Joel had done.

A Disturbing History of Abuse Comes to Light

As police launch a full investigation into the attack, Joel’s past is unraveling — and what’s being uncovered paints a chilling picture of a long pattern of predatory behavior.

He previously filmed an intimate encounter without consent, assaulted a woman on the London Underground (an act secretly recorded by Tommy Moon), and was once investigated in Australia for taking an upskirt photo of a teenage girl. Each revelation adds weight to the growing sense that Vicky’s attack was not an isolated incident, but part of a deeply rooted pattern of misogyny and violence.

Meanwhile, viewers have noted a tense new development after Amy Mitchell called Joel an “incel” during a confrontation at the park, leading to fears she could become his next target.

To accompany the on-screen events, the BBC has announced a forthcoming documentary exploring the real-world issues behind Joel’s storyline — specifically the rise of toxic masculinity and online radicalization. The special will feature the actor portraying Joel alongside experts and co-stars discussing the psychological and social implications of the storyline.

Teddy Mitchell’s Dangerous Mission to Take Down Ravi Galati

While Joel’s attack sends shockwaves through one corner of Walford, another man is stepping into danger in the fight for justice. Teddy Mitchell has set his sights on bringing down Ravi Galati’s drug operation — a move that could cost him everything.

After learning from his son Harry that Ravi had lured their close friend Kojo Asar into his trafficking network, Teddy vowed to end the nightmare once and for all. Determined and desperate, he devised a risky plan to gather evidence.

He distracted Harry by sending him and Kojo out for lunch, using the opportunity to steal Kojo’s flat keys. Once inside, Teddy narrowly avoided being discovered by Ravi and Oki, quickly concealing a hidden camera on a bookshelf. The device, linked to his phone, would provide a live feed of Ravi’s dealings — potentially exposing the full scale of his criminal enterprise.

However, with Ravi’s reputation for ruthless retaliation, Teddy’s actions could have devastating consequences. The tension is mounting, and the line between heroism and recklessness is growing dangerously thin.

As Walford braces for the fallout from both storylines, viewers are left with burning questions:
Will Vicky find justice for Joel’s attack? And can Teddy survive his dangerous crusade against Ravi before it’s too late?