EastEnders Star Hints at Explosive “Revenge” Feud Between Peter Beale and Max Branning
Walford is about to get messy once again as Jake Wood’s Max Branning makes his long-awaited return to EastEnders. But if fans were hoping for peace, think again—actor Thomas Law (Peter Beale) has teased fiery clashes, unresolved grudges, and even the possibility of revenge.
Max Branning’s Dark History With the Beales
Max’s return dredges up old wounds that the Beales have never truly healed.
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In 2015, Max was framed for Lucy Beale’s murder, a crime actually committed by Bobby Beale.
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Then in 2017, Max’s physical fight with Steven Beale indirectly led to Steven’s tragic death.
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Cindy Beale still holds Max responsible, making any reconciliation between the families nearly impossible.
Given all this baggage, Max’s re-entry into Walford guarantees sparks will fly.
Thomas Law Teases a Revenge Arc for Peter
Speaking about Peter and Max’s dynamic, Law explained that their first meeting may be civil, but it won’t last. “Max has done a lot of things wrong to Peter’s family, which has caused issues between the Beales and the Brannings. Long may that continue, for the drama in the show!”
Law went further, teasing a potential revenge plot: “Peter, now knowing that Max is back, wants revenge for things that happened when he was a kid and for everything Max has done to Lucy. There’s a list of reasons that Peter could be annoyed at Max, so if Max pushes it to the limit, he’ll be in trouble.”
This could set the stage for one of the Square’s most personal feuds in years.
Max Branning’s Chaotic Return
Jake Wood, who first joined EastEnders in 2006, is thrilled to be back. “I’m over the moon to be coming home to Walford. Max has got lots of unresolved drama with many characters, so I’m sure he’ll be busy,” he said.
Show producer Ben Wadey confirmed Max will be right in the thick of things: “Max has a lot of unfinished business, but whether he is welcomed by his family remains to be seen. With a past as chequered as Max’s, many Walford residents will not be pleased to see him.”
Final Word: A Family Feud That Could Rip Walford Apart
Max Branning’s return is not just about revisiting old grudges—it’s about reigniting one of EastEnders’ most explosive rivalries. With Peter Beale ready for revenge, Cindy still holding a grudge, and the Brannings back at the center of the Square, viewers can expect betrayals, confrontations, and plenty of chaos.