EastEnders delivered one of its most emotional and violent episodes in months on Tuesday night (November 11), as Okie Okyere’s reign of terror came to a shocking end. But instead of cheering, fans were left conflicted — with many insisting the drug dealer “shouldn’t have died.”

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The Final Confrontation

After weeks of escalating tension, Okie’s story reached its brutal climax. Having kidnapped Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloways) and held him captive alongside Ravi Gulati, Okie refused to obey Ravi’s orders to release him. Instead, he plotted to win over Gina Knight, Harry’s girlfriend, by keeping him out of the picture.

Following Harry’s dramatic rescue last week — thanks to his father Teddy Mitchell, best friend Kojo Asare, and George Knight — Okie found himself cornered.

With Ravi secretly working as a police informant, he warned Okie that no help was coming. Furious and desperate, Okie lashed out, confronting Kojo and demanding to know what he had told the police.

When Kojo texted Harry, the recovering addict rushed to the scene — just in time to see Okie threatening his friend with a knife.

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A Deadly Struggle and Heartbreaking Final Words

As Kojo escaped, Harry tackled Okie in a frantic fight. In the chaos, Harry accidentally stabbed him, leaving the dealer bleeding on the floor.

Panicked and distraught, Harry tried to save him — but it was too late. Okie’s final words, a soft and trembling “I just want my mum,” stunned viewers with unexpected humanity.

By the time Teddy arrived, Okie was gone. Overcome with guilt, Harry wanted to call the police, but his parents, Teddy and Nicola, insisted on covering it up. In a devastating twist, Teddy later returned to the flat to take the blame, as police arrested him for a crime his son never meant to commit.

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Fans React: “Okie Shouldn’t Have Died”

The gripping episode sparked an outpouring of emotion online. While many praised the acting and realism, others felt Okie’s death came too soon.

On X (formerly Twitter), fans shared their reactions:

“Wait, they killed off Okie already? I’m upset. I thought we were gonna get more from him.” – @Dan1_ella1

“Okie shouldn’t have died. He should have had a long punishment and a stint in prison too! Great acting though.” – @RochelleSoares_

“‘I want my mum’ — never thought I’d feel sorry for Okie tbh. #EastEnders.” – @ehnormalsboring

“For EastEnders, that death was quite realistic. That line broke me — then he was gone seconds later.” – @LiverIron99

Others sympathized with Harry’s trauma:

“My heart broke for Harry tonight. The guilt and trauma of Okie’s death will stay with him forever. He acted in self-defence and shouldn’t blame himself.” – @RyanSoapKing25

Still, some viewers redirected their anger toward Ravi, with one writing:

“Ravi needs to be held accountable. I don’t care about his excuses — he set this whole thing in motion.” – @Will_SetYouFree

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What’s Next for the Mitchells?

With Teddy facing arrest and Harry spiraling under guilt, the fallout from Okie’s death promises to shake Albert Square for weeks to come. Meanwhile, fans are eager to see if Ravi’s secret deal with the police will finally be exposed — and whether justice will be done.

One thing is certain: EastEnders just delivered another unforgettable tragedy that will leave lasting scars on the Mitchell family.