Next week in Walford will be anything but peaceful.EastEndersPrepare for a series of heavy, suspenseful, and impactful episodes, as Harry’s rage spirals out of control, Ravi falls into horror-movie-like nightmares, and Linda Carter is forced to confront the worst versions of her past self.

Harry and his insatiable thirst for revenge.

Harry was seething with anger. Seeing Ravi playing the role of the perfect family man after everything he’d done was an unbearable humiliation for Harry. Nicola advised him to wait, but not to calm down—in order to act even more coldly and ruthlessly.

Nicola’s plan wasn’t a punch, but calculated destruction. When she secretly drugged Ravi’s drink in Harry’s shed, the line between revenge and crime completely blurred. This was no longer a lesson, but a catastrophe looming.

Ravi and the terrifying night of hallucinations

Left alone, the drug begins to take effect. Ravi panics, becomes disoriented, and flees from the “monsters” that exist only in his mind. Walford suddenly transforms into a living horror movie — and Ravi is a ticking time bomb.

Priya, Vinny, and Nugget desperately search for him, but Ravi has spiraled out of control. Their greatest fear hangs over them: what if Ravi attacks his own son in a fit of madness? One wrong move could destroy the entire family—and leave wounds that will never heal.

Nigel, Phil, and a heartbreaking decision.

On another front, tragedy unfolds quietly but no less painfully. Phil and Julie take Nigel to a nursing home, only to be forced to make a hasty decision to secure a place for him. The cruelty of the system leaves viewers breathless.

When Nigel was distraught and broken, Phil and Julie couldn’t leave him alone. They took Nigel home, searching for another glimmer of hope. Nigel’s conversation about wanting to go to sea left the whole of Walford speechless. And then Julie understood that she had no choice: return to Scotland, sell the family home to pay for his care. A heartbreaking sacrifice.

Linda confronts her dark past.

Linda Carter is at her most vulnerable, and the class reunion becomes a nightmare she wants to escape. Johnny encourages her to go, and Honey agrees to be her “companion” in a hilarious impersonation — but the fun quickly fades.

Bee appeared. The real Bee. And she didn’t come to reminisce.

The atmosphere freezes as Bee exposes Linda’s true self during her school years: bitter, contemptuous, and deeply hurt. Was Linda ever a “mean girl”? Viewers will witness Linda experiencing the feeling of being exposed in front of a crowd. Panicking as she leaves the party, Linda and Honey accidentally take Bee’s bag—a mistake that forces Linda to confront her guilt.

Sam and the Silent Fear

Sam opens up to Alfie about her upcoming tumor removal surgery. Fear is evident in her eyes. What angers viewers is Sam’s reliance on her ex, while her Mitchell brothers are largely absent. Sam is battling cancer—and she shouldn’t be alone.

Breakfast Wars and the Aftershocks of Christmas

Kathy and Ian erupt in anger when they discover Elaine is offering a breakfast deal at Peacock Palace, effectively “crushing” the café. A petty but highly entertaining battle ensues. Meanwhile, the aftermath of Christmas continues to haunt a struggling family — in Walford, the pain never truly subsides.

Max’s familiar promise and new sparks

Max Branning vows to change again. Another promise, another apology tour. But his past betrayals make it hard for anyone to believe him. Meanwhile, Gina plays matchmaker when she discovers Penny and Vinny together on New Year’s Eve — a potential couple who could shake up Walford.

The calm before the storm

As the week draws to a close, Ravi still stands on the brink of survival, Linda takes a significant step toward redemption, and Walford is trapped in a suffocating atmosphere of unease.

The only question remaining is: who will pay the highest price when all the secrets and hatred explode simultaneously?