As EastEnders continues to air dramatic storylines following Zoe Slater's tragic death, fan predictions are already looking ahead to potential returns and revenge plots. The New Year's Eve flash-forward has confirmed that Max Branning will face consequences, and viewers are speculating on how the current threads will unfold.
In a weekly opinion column, an EastEnders super fan shares theories on the biggest storylines, from Amy Mitchell's grooming ordeal to Cindy Beale's quest for the truth about Max's new relationship.
Ronnie and Roxy Return Theory
The storyline involving Craig, Amy and Denzel has been particularly hard to watch, with Matthew James-Bailey playing a convincing villain. Amy has taken the blame for Craig leaking Denzel's pictures and blackmailing him for money, though her dad Jack remains unconvinced. Spoilers for next week reveal that Jack discovers the truth when Amy vanishes.
The columnist suggests the only solution is for Roxy and Ronnie Mitchell to return from the dead and confront Craig. This would not be the first time an EastEnders character has come back after being presumed dead.
Cindy's Revenge and Zoe's Legacy
Cindy Beale is growing closer to discovering that her ex-husband Max has moved on with Linda, after finding a pink lipstick in his flat. The columnist expects classic Walford drama when the truth emerges, and is interested in how it will affect Cindy's friendship with Elaine, who has been lying to her.
Zoe Slater's funeral airs next week, and Kat is determined to get revenge for her daughter's death. She is searching for the man who left Zoe to die, with viewers knowing it is Max. The columnist wonders if Kat could be the one holding the gun in the flash-forward, especially if she learns Max could have saved her daughter.
Ned Hawkins' Secrets
The new Hawkins family has divided viewers, but the columnist is intrigued by dad Ned, who is clearly hiding something. When Teddy called from prison, he specifically asked about Ned, a character never mentioned before. Some fans suspect an affair with Nicola, but the columnist believes Ned could be hiding something more sinister and become the newest super-villain.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One and iPlayer.
