EastEnders fans are guessing who runs the drug gang on the Square. Many think that Max Branning is the boss because he has loads of cash despite having no job. The chances are high, as the New Year 2026 flashforward showed a murder involving Max. Who do you think could be the boss? Keep scrolling to learn more.
The Drug Plotline In EastEnders
Ravi Gulati has recently working as a police informant to avoid going to jail. He is working for Jack Branning to bring down a major drug gang.
And lately, he is also worried about Mark as the police are planning a sting operation. However, he is unaware that Ravi is the “rat.” Also, the newcomer had warned Ravi that the “Gaffer” is becoming increasingly paranoid about an informant.
It all began when Harry Mitchell was held hostage and forced into drug dealing with Ravi’s associate. However, Harry killed him by stabbing while protecting Kojo Asare. And to save his son, Teddy took the blame for the murder. However, the mystery of who the boss of the drug gang is still a mystery.
What Fans Are Saying On Reddit
One viewer humorously remarked, “Wellard.” Another responded with, “Drunk Kathy.” Most of the people are also figuring out the clues that fit together. “Longshot but if its Max, that New Year reaction makes more sense, ” one person commented. “It might not even be a murder. It was a solicitation, which changes everything, ” another added.
Someone was thinking of previous storylines. A person tweeted, “Given everything around the flashforward, Im leaning towards Max.” Another one replied, “You can only stretch soap logic so far. He lives at the BnB and somehow always has money.” Nevertheless, some of them were totally negating the topic. One guy wrote, “Theres no way it is Max.” And another one said, “I doubt its Max; he’ll get dragged into it, but he’s not the boss.”
Some people were out of the box with their suggestions: “Janine!” one of them said. “Aidan Maguire makes more sense, ” said another. At the same time, there was a suggestion, “If its anyone from Phil’s past, I want it to be Dan Sullivan.” There were also some surprises. One viewer remarked, “Claudette Hubbard.” Another one said, “Dot Cotton.”
A different user commented, “Tracey from behind the bar.” While someone said, “Jasmine’s family or her adopted father.” Who do you think is the boss? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.