EastEnders Fans Predict Jack Branning’s ‘Undoing’ After Zoe and Kat Slater Hostage Twist
Jack Branning’s Dark Path in Walford
EastEnders fans are abuzz after the recent hostage drama involving Zoe and Kat Slater, speculating that Jack Branning’s choices may finally catch up with him. Over the past few weeks, Jack has been spiraling down a dangerous route following the accidental shooting of Zoe alongside Ravi Gulati.
Initially, Jack tried to cover up the incident by framing Ravi, but the plan quickly backfired when the drug dealer demanded £100,000 to keep the secret from Jack’s police colleagues.
Zoe and Stacey’s Dangerous Discovery
Following the shooting, Zoe feared that it might have been part of a targeted attack by private investigator Greg Dolan, whom she had previously assaulted with a lampshade. On September 17, Zoe and Stacey Slater visited Dolan’s property, only to discover that he was still alive. The situation quickly escalated, forcing the cousins to flee back to Walford.
When they decided to inform Kat about the situation, they were shocked to find her being held hostage by Greg at the Queen Vic. The tension skyrocketed when Kat’s son, Tommy, stumbled into the dangerous scene, further complicating matters.
Kat Takes Charge
In a dramatic turn during the Queen Vic showdown, Greg threatened Kat at knife point, revealing that Zoe had previously contacted her for help in finding the son she gave birth to in 2006. Despite the danger, Kat managed to knock Greg unconscious with a cricket bat, protecting both herself and her family.
Jack and Ravi then arrived at the scene, stunned by the chaos. Seizing the opportunity, Zoe claimed that Greg was the shooter, prompting Jack and Ravi to plant the gun on Greg while he remained unconscious. On the surface, it appeared they had successfully covered their tracks.
Fans Predict Jack’s ‘Undoing’
However, EastEnders fans on Reddit aren’t convinced that Jack and Ravi are in the clear. Many point to DS Spencer, Jack’s colleague, who casually remarked that she “didn’t expect” the case to be solved so quickly.
@Iokastez theorized: “Definitely think that female cop is suspicious of Jack and/or Ravi. That throwaway comment about the gun and not thinking she’d wrap that mystery up tonight… I think she’s going to be Jack’s undoing.”
Other fans weighed in on the precarious situation:
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@Danielharris1260: “Yeah, she’s definitely coming back. No way they’d involve her for no reason.”
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@MoonlightGemsArt: “Ravi and Jack = dumb and dumber. What if the guy has a watertight alibi for the night of the shooting?”
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@Prestigious-Egg-421: “I think Ravi and Jack planting the gun was good thinking—but the truth will come out eventually, and Jack will get a barrage from Kat.”
While some praised the cleverness of framing Greg, others suspect the cover-up is temporary and foresee trouble ahead for Jack.
What Comes Next?
With DS Spencer now potentially on their trail and Kat’s family entangled in the chaos, Jack Branning’s future in Walford looks increasingly uncertain. Fans are eagerly watching to see if justice will finally catch up to him—or if he can continue to navigate his dangerous path unscathed.
EastEnders continues to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, blending suspense, family drama, and moral dilemmas into another gripping storyline.