EastEnders is throwing everything at viewers this year. Walford is full of big returns and family drama. Now, boss Ben Wadey has dropped a hint that the drama is about to get even more intense. He revealed big firsts and bold plots are coming soon. It’s a bold statement that has left fans curious about what shocks might be waiting for Walford. Keep scrolling to know more.
Wadey Teases Bold New Stories
Ben Wadey took over from Chris Clenshaw earlier this year. However, he has wasted no time in delivering some intense storylines for the viewers. He has already given fans some of the biggest and major storylines. We already saw Zoe Slater’s and Max Branning’s return on the BBC soap. He also says that there are many more good stories ahead. While speaking at the National Television Awards, he explained that the show is exploring some heartfelt stories. He also said that the soap will show something that they haven’t done before.
Ben says that there are so many families and relationships on the soap. And for him, the goal has always been to tell real stories which audiences can connect with. He says Zoe and Max’s comeback will bring more conflicts and drama than anybody ever expected.
Even the actor who plays Phil Mitchell spoke highly of Wadey’s approach. He says that the soap has always given the new and existing actors a chance to shine. He even said that the new faces always get major storylines. Even the longtime characters are given a script that challenges them with something big. This is how they manage to keep the soap so engaging all these years.
There is always a mixture of family struggles and personal struggles in the soap. And these incidents keep the show grounded even after some shocking twists. He also gave the example of Phil Mitchell’s mental health storyline. That storyline had earned praise because it was so realistic.
EastEnders: There Are Some Big Returns And Unexpected Twists
We saw some of the biggest comebacks on the soap. Along with Zoe and Max, we also saw Anthony Trueman returning to Walford after a decade. He is struggling to adjust to Patrick and Yolande’s family, as things have not been the same after he left.
We also saw how Julie Bates is settling back into life in Walford. She has taken a new role at Walford High. She is now also part of Joel Marshall’s journey as a troubled teenager. Julie is trying hard to help Joel realise his mistake and turn him into a good boy.
The drama between Jack Branning, Ravi Gulati and Denise Fox is not slowing down. There are so many secrets hidden from each other. Also, the blackmail story has kept viewers engaged. Ben Wadey has advised fans to stay tuned to the upcoming episodes as they will be more interesting. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.