EastEnders had some genuinely horrible characters, hasn’t it? And people have argued for ages about who deserves to be called the worst villain. And now Reddit’s voice has been heard. Here is a fan-created list of the 8 most wicked characters who have unleashed terror in Walford.
Nish Panesar
Nish had been locked up for a long time after he killed a man he had wrongly thought was having an affair with his wife, Suki. In addition to this, he went too far when he attempted to murder his children. The gaslighter then ordered Ravi to kill Eve and attempted to stab his youngest son.
In most cases, villains do have love for their family. Yet, this guy only cared about himself. At his dying moment, he attempted to pull Suki over a balcony so they would die together. One fan wrote, Nish was such a ruthless character, and his plots kept you hooked every episode. Another one said, I know some people argue that he didnt leave a lasting impact outside the Panesar storyline.
EastEnders: Archie Mitchell
Archie did the most repulsive thing to his own daughter. When Ronnie was only 13, he had sexually abused her. Besides, Danielle Jones came to Walford looking for her mother. But he gaslighted and threatened her to get away. Because of this pushing and convincing, Danielle ended up dying in a car crash.
Eventually, he also pushed Ronnie against the bar at The Queen Vic, which led to a miscarriage. But the wicked man still didn’t suffice and raped Stacey Slater with the purpose of disgracing her family. Nevertheless, in the end, Stacey killed him in self, defense. Most fans think that Archie should be the number one. Archie was so evil that he was able to manipulate and control everyone around him to the point where people suffered greatly and even lost their lives, a Reddit user stated.
EastEnders: Janine Butcher
She is called the “Queen of Villains.” The heartless woman had pushed Barry Evans off a cliff and killed him. She also tried to frame Stacey Slater for attempted murder. Also, Janine is known for her selfishness.
The instigator also framed Linda Carter for a car crash to steal Mick. And ultimately, Mick was presumed dead at sea. A user wrote, “Janine didn’t hide her dark side. She plotted, lied, and even killed without remorse.”
Trevor Morgan
He was often referred to as the soap’s most terrifying depiction of domestic abuse. He had once pushed Little Mo’s face into her Christmas dinner. Trevor was a bully who had no boundaries. His end came when he eventually died in a house fire he started himself.
Even Redditors agree that Trevor brought fear to the Square. “Trevor could make you feel scared with just a look,” one comment read.
EastEnders: James Wilmott-Brown
He was a refined monster. He had served time for the rape of Kathy Beale in the 80s. However, he returned decades later to launch a corporate takeover of the Square.
The man is remembered for his cruelty. One wrote, “He terrorised Kathy and attacked his own daughter, showing no moral boundaries.”
Nick Cotton
Hus most infamous act was a long-term plot to poison his own mother to steal her bingo winnings. He also committed the show’s first murder. He was indirectly responsible for the death of his son, Ashley.
One user wrote, “Nick was rotten to the core. You never knew what horrible thing he’d do next.”
Stella Crawford
She is iniquitously hated because she targeted a vulnerable child. When she was dating Phil Mitchell, she subjected his young son Ben to physical and mental abuse.
The insidious woman also burned him with a hot spoon and psychologically isolated him. A user wrote, “Stella was cruel, pretending to be sweet but really just toxic and controlling.”
Lucas Johnson In EastEnders
Lucas is known for his chilling “Jekyll and Hyde” personality. He believed he was doing God’s work by cleaning the world of people who committed any sin. It even includes his ex-wife, Trina, and Denise’s ex-husband, Owen.
In one of the twists, he had kidnapped Denise and faked her suicide by killing a lookalike. He held a funeral for her while she was kept locked in a basement. Viewers argue for Den Watts and Johnny Allen to be included.
Meanwhile, some defend Trevor and Janine’s position. Now let us know who your favourite villain on the soap is. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.