Joel Marshall has been one of the most toxic villains on EastEnders, whose presence has been a trouble for many women around the Square. Now, there’s a huge debate among fans as he prepares for a summer return to Albert Square.
People online are completely split on what to expect from the character. Many even wonder whether the soap will give him a redemption arc or go down a much darker path. Keep scrolling to see what the viewers have to say on the teenager’s return.
Fans Debate Joel’s Massive Summer Return Storyline
Fans of the BBC soap believe the writers will show Joel speaking about what he learned from his actions to give actor Max Murray more to do.
Also, many believe that Joel will only pretend to be changed, using therapy language to fool everyone, while remaining sneaky.
Several viewers also argue that a brief spell in a young offenders’ institute is not enough to fix his toxic mindset. Elsewhere, another section of the audience is predicting that he might try to make amends.
However, he will quickly slip back into his old ways if he hears certain gossip. Also, if he returns, fans are expecting the neighbourhood to completely ‘shun’ him and force him to live with his mother instead.
What EastEnders Viewers Are Saying On Reddit
A user had questioned, “With Joel set to make a return this summer to Albert Square do you think he deserves a redemption arc or would you like to see a who killed Joel storyline what do you think? Does he deserve a redemption arc or a who-killed storyline? If it happens, I would definitely want to see.”
To which another added, “The problem with the redemption arc is that the story they told originally was that Joel felt he was in the right and others, including his own family, we’re against him. I don’t see how Ross effectively taking Vicki’s side, and a spell in prison/young offenders institute is going to change Joel’s mindset? In the space of 6 months? Personally I wouldn’t bring him back so soon and maybe reintroduce his mum on screen or off screen, and that could lead to a will he/won’t he flip.”
Elsewhere, someone else mentioned, “This is my theory: It starts with the redemption arc, then finds out about Vicki and Zack and then kills her/both. Back to jail he goes, or Ross, being the melt he is, takes the rap for it.” Meanwhile, do you think we will get to see a new Joel Marshall, or will he cause trouble? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates keep following Soap Opera Daily.