EastEndersWe are witnessing a rare but fierce reaction from the audience, as Ravi Gulati’s attempt at “redemption” not only fails but is also outright rejected by the public. Even though Ravi is spiraling into guilt, pain, and self-destruction after the attack on his son Nugget, viewers remain unmoved. For them, this is not the tragedy of a misguided father, but the inevitable consequence of what Ravi has done.

A fall to rock bottom doesn’t evoke sympathy.

The episode aired on January 14th ended on a somber note as Ravi revealed his self-inflicted wounds. Gone was the rage, gone was the familiar aggression, replaced by a man crushed by his own past. But instead of sympathy, the majority of viewers reacted coldly.

To them, Ravi wasn’t a victim. He was the one who sowed the storm – and now he’s reaping it.

The revenge plot spiraled out of control.

It’s undeniable that Nicola Mitchell and Harry Mitchell planned a cruel revenge when they secretly drugged Ravi. Their goal was clear: to make Ravi experience even a fraction of the pain he had inflicted on Harry and Kojo.

But things quickly spiraled out of control. Under the influence of the drug, Ravi fell into hallucinations, seeing his deceased father, Nish Panesar, return to torment him mentally. The nightmare reached its climax when Ravi, in a state of失去控制 (loss of control), attacked Nugget in the street – mistaking his own son for Nish.

If Vinny Panesar hadn’t stumbled upon him, Nugget might not be alive today.

Nuggets survived – but faith did not.

Nugget was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and underwent emergency surgery due to a brain hemorrhage. He miraculously survived, but the blow left an irreparable rift in the family.

Ravi now lives in extreme fear and torment. But the audience hasn’t forgotten that he was once the one who manipulated, threatened, and destroyed others’ lives without remorse. For them, his current downfall cannot erase history.

Pressure is mounting – but it’s not an excuse.

Besides his family tragedy, Ravi is also being held captive by Jack Branning. His role as an informant for the police means his every move is being monitored. One wrong move and he could be back in prison.

Meanwhile, Priya Nandra-Hart is the only one who knows the whole truth about the night Nugget was attacked. She tries to keep her family together, but Avani’s questions and the police’s attention make the secret increasingly difficult to conceal.

Ravi needs self-control more than ever – and that’s something he’s no longer able to do.

Audiences bluntly stated: “I can’t stand it.”

The reaction on social media was almost unanimous. Many viewers agreed thatEastEndersThey were trying to force viewers to sympathize with Ravi through a mental health story, but they rejected it.

One comment read: Ravi never considered Harry’s or Kojo’s feelings, so he doesn’t deserve any pity now. Another was more blunt: Ravi should be in prison, not on a “repentance” journey.

Even viewers who support exploring male mental health felt that Ravi wasn’t a suitable character for the role, given his troubled past.

Next week: The family stands on the brink of collapse.

The upcoming events only darken the picture further. Nugget returns home, still unaware that his father was the one who attacked him. Ravi, on the other hand, becomes increasingly cold and distant, unable to bear the guilt.

Priya tries to bring the father and son closer together, but Ravi’s erratic behavior makes Nugget suspicious. When Ravi suggests taking a walk with his son to “clear his head,” it backfires. Nugget has a panic attack in the middle of the street, fear gripping him.

On one side is a boy who is gradually losing his sense of security. On the other side is a father who is punishing himself day by day. The Gulati family faces the risk of complete disintegration.

Atonement or no turning back?

EastEndersRavi Gulati is being placed at a difficult crossroads. But unlike many previous occasions, the audience is no longer willing to empathize. For them, this is not a story of redemption, but of the price to be paid.

And the most haunting question now is: can Ravi live with the truth – or will that very guilt be what ends him before the law can do so?