Overview

• The episode released on October 6 features Ben Mitchell’s on-screen return tied to a funeral storyline.
• The Mitchells had believed Ben was still incarcerated in the United States before the surprise appearance.
• Stuart Highway also reappears for the occasion as the show leans on legacy characters for high-impact moments.
• A private relationship involving Callum becomes known to key family members, triggering a tense confrontation and conditions for honesty.
• Reaction online is split, with some fans urging permanent returns, and outlets differing on whether Ben’s U.S. conviction was for tax fraud or credit card fraud.