EastEnders fans haven’t let go of Joey Branning. He came in strong, full of pain, full of fights, trying to escape his father’s mess. He wasn’t around long, but left something behind. Now, fans are talking again, wondering if Walford could see him back one day, no matter how messy that story was. Keep scrolling to learn more.
EastEnders’ Joey’s Past Storyline And What Fans Still Remember
Joey Branning was in the soap for a very short period. He made an impact when he showed up, angry at his father, Derek. He tried to be different but was becoming just like him. And fans loved watching his conflict.
It was the connection with Lauren Slater that made the situation really complex. The entire plot line caused quite a stir and discussion among the audience. The thing that was not only a shocking and controversial aspect of the relationship, but also the fact that it changed the way people viewed Joey. The fans were used to seeing him as a caring one, but that particular story changed his character.
His sorrow was quite intense and heartbreaking after the loss of Derek; however, the script didn’t allow him a lot of time to recover or develop. One Reddit user said that they wished Joey had been more connected to the Branning family. Another commenter wrote that his overprotective nature towards Alice reflected Derek’s personality. Thus, it made the whole father-son relationship more heartbreaking.
Fans’ Honest Takes And Theories From Reddit
Reddit fans were pretty vocal. A single post sparked a massive discussion in the comments. A fan wrote, “Does anyone else want Joey to come back, only me?”. “He had a lot of potential. Too bad he wasn’t there for longer,”.One said, “After the death of Derek, he was not actually given a real chance.” Some people said they liked the way Joey’s sorrow was shown.
However, some people disagreed with the idea. “The incest story was unnecessary,” a fan wrote, implying that the plot made it more difficult for the viewers to sympathise with him. Another one said, “Cousins having relationships is actually not illegal in the UK, but it was still a strange way of going.”
One of them said, “That boy’s getting sent back to Australia,” but later he conceded that Joey was actually born in the UK. Another fan commented that Joey was like Dennis Rickman, “only not as handsome or as tough.” At present, no announcement has been made about the return of Joey Branning, but the throwback vibes are strong. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.