EastEnders is buzzing once again as an iconic face is back. Max Branning is set to return, and his arrival could cause chaos for more than one Walford family. While Peter Beale secretly plans a surprise wedding for Lauren Branning, Max’s sudden reappearance threatens to tear everything apart. And if that wasn’t enough, Cindy Beale is ready to come face-to-face with the man she blames for her son Steven’s death. Keep scrolling to know more.
Max’s Sudden Return Turns Walford Upside Down
Peter Beale, along with his family’s help, was planning a wedding surprise for Lauren Branning. However, the big surprise doesn’t go smoothly. During the ceremony, Max Branning makes an unexpected comeback in Walford. And Peter loses his calm when he sees him. He knows that Cindy Beale holds grudges against Max. He fears that his mother will make things worse if she sees him.
In 2017, Steven lost his life after he was involved in a violent fight with Max. Max had pushed Steven into a countertop. His liver was seriously damaged in the incident. When Steven was taken to the hospital, doctors found many internal injuries. They tried to save him, but the injuries were fatal. And that’s when he was declared dead following a heart attack. Cindy blamed Max for her son’s death. Since then, all Cindy wants is revenge and justice for her family.
However, when Lauren saw her father, even she was bothered by his presence. They clashed instantly. The father and daughter have not been getting along for years. Lauren even asks Max to leave Walford immediately as she feels he has done enough damage already.
However, Max isn’t ready to back down so easily. Later, Jasmine Fisher tells Cindy that Max is back. Cindy is shocked when she hears it. She then immediately heads back to the Queen Vic. Viewers can expect a fierce face-off between Cindy and Max Branning.
A Dangerous Showdown Ahead In EastEnders: Cindy VS Max
Max thinks the blame on him is completely baseless. Jake Wood, who plays Max, said Max didn’t mean to hurt Steven. It was a fight that went wrong. He considered it an accident. He also revealed that Max never wanted Steven to die. So he doesn’t understand why Cindy is so angry.
However, Cindy feels the opposite. Max has not been in the Square since 2020. He ran away to Croatia after his messy affair with Linda Carter. And now he has returned at a moment when his daughter is getting married. The timing seems perfect to us. When Cindy and Max face each other, there will be no end to drama on our screens. And fans cannot miss this one. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.