EastEnders is about to reach a new level of chaos. Joel Marshall’s dark behaviour is about to explode, and the show is even giving him a whole episode to show how far things go. Fans have already seen him pushing the limits, but this time, it crosses into something much scarier. And it is Vicki Fowler who ends up right at the heart of it all. Keep scrolling to know more.
EastEnders’ Vicki Fowler Caught in Joel’s Darkness
The BBC soap has confirmed that the 9 October episode will focus completely on Joel and his misogynistic views. It will be an issue-based episode. And we will get to see how this online content influences young men. Also, it will focus on male toxic masculinity. Joel’s storyline has been building for weeks now.
However, his behaviour is only getting worse with each passing day. But this upcoming special will burst open everything. Even his friendship with Tommy has become a trigger. They both caused an incident at the school. And the entire Square is shaken by its outcome. By the time the episode reaches its ending, we will see Joel lashing out at Vicki. Not this, he even attacks Vicki Fowler. Joel’s evil behaviour could change everything now in Walford.
Alice Haig, who plays Vicki, also spoke about the upcoming track on the Inside Soap Awards red carpet. She admitted that filing such a story has been heavy. They filmed for long days, and she said that this storyline will get even darker in the future. “It’s not going to be the best for Vicki,” she said. And that one statement of hers was enough for fans to understand. It is going to be one of the toughest chapters in Vicki’s life.
And what makes this story even more gripping is the fallout. Alice also teased that this story will not just end with Joel’s actions. His father Ross, the Square’s younger crowd and even their parents will all become a part of this horrifying story. The families do not understand what’s happening to their children. The BBC soap aims to reflect real-life teenage issues.
Alice Haig Opens Up About The Impact
Alice also spoke about the wider picture of this story. She explained that Joel’s story is about how young men are pulled by toxic views online and in society. However, it’s not just young men; even young women are pulled into this mindset.
She even praised the writers for their powerful writing. Max Murray, who plays Joel and Alice, felt that it was a huge responsibility for them. They wanted to do justice to the storyline. Alice also spoke about her violent clash with Zoe Slater. She laughed and said it looked so wild on screen.
However, it only shows Vicki’s importance on the soap. And now, with Joel’s storyline, we will get to see a completely different side of hers. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.