Ravi Brutally Attacks Harry And Nicola | EastEnders

Walford is heading into one of its darkest and most emotionally charged weeks yet, as two of the Square’s most notorious figures find themselves on a collision course with violence, guilt, and life-altering consequences. Fresh EastEnders spoilers reveal a chain of events so explosive that the impact will be felt long after the dust settles, with Ravi Gulati pushed to breaking point and the Mitchells dragged deeper into chaos.

The BBC soap has shown no signs of slowing down lately, especially following the jaw-dropping New Year’s Day flash-forward episode that gave fans a haunting glimpse into the future. That episode teased Max Branning’s eventual wedding day — a moment that should symbolize happiness, yet is poisoned by betrayal and secrets. As viewers learned, Max is destined to marry while simultaneously deceiving the woman he claims to love. Worse still, his future appears tangled in accusations of attempted murder and the terrifying revelation that someone has been stalking him. The flash-forward ended on a chilling cliffhanger: Max forced to choose between saving his daughter Lauren or his son Oscar, both staring down the barrel of a gun in 2027. That grim vision continues to loom large as present-day Walford unravels.

While fans are still dissecting every clue from that haunting glimpse ahead, life on Albert Square grinds on — weighed down by grief following the devastating death of Anthony Truman. Even though the festive season has passed, the emotional frost gripping Walford refuses to thaw. And at the center of this turmoil stands Ravi Gulati, whose life is about to spiral violently out of control.

This week, Ravi becomes the victim of a brutal and humiliating act of revenge. Nicola Mitchell secretly spikes him before Harry Mitchell — the very man Ravi kidnapped last year — exacts his own payback by dumping Ravi into a pit. The experience is nothing short of horrifying. Left shaken, disoriented, and physically broken, Ravi begins to suffer vivid hallucinations that blur the line between reality and terror. The trauma doesn’t end there; instead, it sets off a chain reaction that threatens to destroy everything he has left.

On Monday, January 12th, Ravi wakes up alone on the street with no memory of the previous night. Panic sets in as he checks his phone and finds a series of disturbing messages that suggest something terrible may have happened. With each notification, his fear grows stronger — what if he has done something unforgivable? What if he has crossed a line he can never come back from?

Desperate for reassurance, Ravi confides in his partner, Priya Nandra-Hart. But instead of relief, he’s met with uncertainty. Priya struggles to process his fragmented confession, and her hesitation only fuels Ravi’s paranoia. His anxiety skyrockets when detectives investigating the incident ask to speak with Priya, leaving Ravi terrified that his past — and his secrets — are finally catching up with him.

Meanwhile, elsewhere on the Square, complications of a very different kind are unfolding. At Peacock Palace, Linda Carter reconnects with an old school friend, Bea, whose arrival instantly stirs unresolved emotions. Linda plans to help Bea collect the rest of her belongings from her old flat before heading out for a drink, but chaos strikes when young Olly runs into trouble at school. Wanting to support her son, Linda accepts Max Branning’s offer to take Bea out instead.

However, what Max assumes is a harmless favor quickly spirals out of control. Bea mistakes the invitation for a date — and she couldn’t be happier. Max, oblivious at first, soon realizes the misunderstanding but chooses to play along, believing he’s doing Linda a kindness. Little does he know, this decision will ignite heartbreak and resentment.

Back with the Trumans, the family is informed they’ll be able to visit Anthony at the Chapel of Rest the following day. Patrick is consumed by guilt, haunted by the memory of telling Anthony he wished he were dead during their final argument. Crushed by remorse, Patrick is encouraged by Yolande to reach out to Jasmine, inviting her over in the hope of easing the pain and finding some form of peace.

On Tuesday, January 13th, Ravi’s world tightens further when police request to question him following their conversation with Priya. Every knock on the door feels like the beginning of the end. At the same time, Max is thrown when he realizes Bea fully believes they are on a romantic date. Despite his discomfort, he continues the charade for Linda’s sake, setting the stage for emotional fallout.

Elsewhere, Oscar and Lauren make plans for a memorial to mark the anniversary of Abi’s death. Oscar extends an invitation to Max, who agrees to attend, hoping it might be a step toward repairing his fractured relationship with his children. But his plans quickly unravel as the situation with Bea becomes increasingly awkward and emotionally charged.

Meanwhile, upstairs at The Vic, Jasmine agrees to watch baby Charlie while Lily Slater steps out briefly. Unbeknownst to her, the baby monitor stops working. When Jasmine heads downstairs to meet Patrick, the two begin to bond over drinks. But when Lily returns to find Charlie crying uncontrollably, she explodes, accusing Jasmine of negligence and sparking a heated confrontation.

On Wednesday, January 14th, the fallout continues. Following the argument with Lily, Patrick invites Jasmine to stay at Number 20, while privately voicing concerns to Yolande about Jasmine’s increasingly volatile behavior. Denise Fox later asks Jasmine to join the family in visiting Anthony, but emotions run dangerously high when Oscar attempts to speak with her, pushing Jasmine closer to the edge.

Elsewhere, Honey Mitchell comforts a devastated Bea, who is convinced that Linda deliberately orchestrated the fake date to humiliate her. Max’s troubles deepen when Lauren and Oscar confront him for arriving late, reinforcing just how strained their relationship has become. At the same time, George Knight drops a bombshell by telling Nicola — who is carrying his child — that he intends to buy Walford East. Meanwhile, Gina notices Penny Branning’s growing interest in Vinny Panesar and encourages her to see if the spark could turn into something real.

The week reaches boiling point on Thursday, January 15th. Jasmine staggers back into Walford after a night of heavy drinking, clearly unraveling. Her reckless behavior raises alarm bells, and tensions explode when Chelsea confronts her over the way she has been treating Patrick. In a heated exchange, Chelsea accidentally reveals a devastating truth — Anthony was far from the saint Jasmine believed him to be. The revelation leaves Jasmine shattered, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew.

As preparations begin for Abi’s memorial, the Branning and Beale families come together in grief. But Lauren draws a firm line, telling Max he is not welcome. The rejection cuts deep. With no other option, Max hands Lauren and Oscar a heartfelt speech he has written, asking them to read it aloud so his words can still be heard — even if he cannot be there himself.

Meanwhile, the pressure on Ravi intensifies dramatically. Jack Branning pushes him to prove his loyalty as a police informant, making it clear there is no escape from the dangerous role he has been forced into. Trapped between the law and the criminal underworld, Ravi’s mental state continues to deteriorate — and with Harry and Nicola firmly in his sights, violence feels inevitable.

Away from the chaos, Penny and Vinny attempt to carve out a moment of peace by heading to Container Junction for a date, hoping for calm amid the storm — though in Walford, peace is rarely guaranteed.

Adding another layer of intrigue, EastEnders introduces a new dynamic as Bea settles into life at Peacock Palace. Frequently misunderstood and quietly yearning for acceptance, Bea hides deep fragility beneath her surface. When she feels rejected, that vulnerability can twist into something far darker. She observes others closely, reshaping herself to fit what she believes they want — blurring the line between truth and fantasy. As her disappointment with life grows, so does her retreat into imagined versions of reality, making her both fascinating and unsettling.

As Ravi’s trauma festers, Max’s family fractures further, and long-buried secrets come to light, Walford braces for the fallout. With brutality, heartbreak, and psychological unraveling colliding, this explosive week proves once again that in Albert Square, no one escapes unscathed.

EastEnders airs on BBC One Monday to Thursday at 7:30 p.m., with episodes available early from 6:00 a.m. on BBC iPlayer — and this is one week fans won’t want to miss.