EastEnders fans on social media have been debating which character deaths were the right move for the show. We know that some exits caused major backlash. But many viewers believe certain deaths were necessary to give characters a lasting impact.
Also, these discussions are always intense. Hence, it is safe to say that some fans see the dramatic value in these tragic endings. Meanwhile, which death do you think was the most necessary? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Some Impactful And Necessary Exits
Fans of the BBC soap are talking about which character’s exit was the right move. And many fans agree that Lola Pearce-Brown’s terminal cancer storyline was beautifully done. Some believed that she lacked major storylines before his. Hence, that plot gave her a more memorable legacy.
Also, viewers think that Denny Watts’ death was a huge turning point, as it had a ripple effect on other characters. Elsewhere, some viewers felt that characters like Nick Cotton had reached the end of their journeys. We know that Nick had sabotaged Ronnie’s car brakes and she was into coma. Later, Nick asked his mum, Dot to supply him with heroin while he hid.
Later, she reluctantly handed over a new batch of heroin to him. However, she said, “If there’s any justice in this world, that drug will choke you.” When Nick injected the impure batch, he suffered a severe reaction. And Dot deliberately chose not to call an ambulance. In fact, she cradled him as he died.
What EastEnders Fans Are Saying On Reddit
A user said, “Lola felt like a real waste and I wish Ben had got that death instead. Lola had been played by the same actress since day one and was well-received. Ben was played by five or six different actors and was divisive with fans. So I think he should’ve been the one killed off and it would’ve delivered us more great performances from Steve.”
Another shared, “Denny, I think he wasn’t a big character but his death had a ripple effect on a lot of characters.” Elsewhere, a third wrote, “Nick Cotton, he was always a one-dimensional pantomime villain, a great character, but there wasn’t much for him to do beyond pestering Dot.”
Someone else commented, “Dennis Rickman senior. He and Sharon were the best, purest couple in EastEnders history imo, and if he’d stayed alive the writers would have ruined that somehow.” “The Mitchell sisters. The best decision was to kill them off. They were definitely tired characters going around in circles. Not a popular answer on these subs,” said one.
Elsewhere, some said, “Definitely Martin. I stopped caring about him as he got reduced to being Stacey’s doormat. They both got exhausting.” Meanwhile, whose death was the right move? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.