Joel Marshall has crossed a line in EastEnders, and nothing will ever be the same again. The quiet tension around him finally exploded in a shocking act of violence that left Vicki Fowler in danger. Viewers saw a different side to him, one that few expected. But can Walford ever forgive what he’s done? Keep reading to know more.
Joel’s Violent Outburst Changes Everything
This week’s episode showed how far Joel has fallen after the school incident. Joel had hit Amy Mitchell. Everybody was divided over what really happened. However, Vicki Fowler stared at him. And she also accused him of being insecure.
But this confrontation soon turned ugly. Feeling remorseful was not his option, and he decided to attack her. Moreover, he even took Vicki by assault. Unaware, she was already lying on the kitchen floor. Still, the ones who trusted him were surprised. And one could see that it was more than just teenage frustration. Joel has been carrying something deeper inside.
Now Ross is left shocked as he is unaware of how much everyone really knew about the incident. Joel’s behaviour was always a problem. However, now the attack on Vicki could be threatening to his future. Until now, everyone has tried to ignore his evil deeds, but not anymore. And this might actually be the start of a painful punishment for Joel.
Max Murray Speaks Out After The EastEnders Episode
After the episode aired, Max Murray, who plays Joel, shared a message with his fans. In that, he praised his co-stars and entire team for their powerful performances. Murray said he just finished watching the episode. He also watched the BBC documentary EastEnders Investigates: The Mansphere. He was also proud that he could make an impact.
Murray thanked all the people who were assisting him during the shooting. He knows that the storyline would highlight conversations about real-life matters related to toxic conduct. The entire BBC team has been working on this very seriously. Decision-makers should recognise the effort to show dark topics realistically and thoughtfully.
Meanwhile, in the coming weeks, Joel will face the consequences of his attack. Vicki recovers, Ross also struggles, and the community reacts. Also, we know that Joel took Tommy Moon’s help to hide himself. And then Tommy hides Joel in the Slaters’ garage.
But for how long can he stay hidden? This subject actually feels raw and is a sensitive one. How far will Joel go to protect himself? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.