Overview
- The latest instalment brings the long-running drugs arc to a close with a violent incident and irreversible consequences.
- A key character intervenes as the police investigation intensifies, shifting the narrative toward legal and emotional repercussions.
- The plot has centered on criminals taking over a vulnerable resident’s home, highlighting real-world cuckooing and exploitation.
- EastEnders says it worked with Causeway, the National Autistic Society and the Ben Kinsella Trust to ensure sensitive, accurate depiction.
- Strong audience reaction on social platforms reflects the episode’s challenging themes and the questions it raises about culpability.