EastEnders followers reward the ‘insane consideration to element’ as wrench used to cowl Freddie’s assault on stalker Theo mirrors Stacey’s 2019 storyline

EastEnders followers have praised the ‘consideration to element’ in Theo Hawthorne’s attack as traces of the previous seeped into the storyline. 

Eagle-eyed followers beforehand seen Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) echoed his mom Little Mo New Years 2001 storyline when he whacked the stalker over the top with an iron. 

On Thursday’s episode, the hyperlinks continued as Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) questioned Stacey (Lacey Turner) over her claims Theo was armed with a wrench. 

She requested: ‘What’s it with you and wrenches?’

Viewers took to X – previously often called Twitter – to reward producers because the present paid reference to when Stacey hit Phil Mitchell over the top with a wrench again in 2019, leaving him virtually lifeless as she tried to guard Martin. 

‘Insane’: EastEnders followers have praised the ‘consideration to element’ in Theo Hawthorne’s assault as traces of the previous in Albert Sq. seeped into the storyline

Historical past: Viewers took to X – previously often called Twitter – to reward producers because the present paid reference to when Stacey hit Phil Mitchell over the top with a wrench again in 2019

One wrote: ‘I had truly forgotten about this scene the place Stacey hits Phil over the top with a wrench in 2019. She was defending Martin… will he return the favour at Christmas?? Chris Clenshaw your consideration to previous particulars is simply insane.’ 

‘Jean’s found out out Stacey lied about Theo having a wrench in her assertion….,’ mentioned one other and ‘EastEnders is on hearth for the time being, a lot to unwrap each episode, it is superb’.  

In the course of the episode, Freddie was grilled by police over the inconsistencies he was making between his assertion and interview. 

Stepping in to guard him, Jean instructed the officers: ‘You do keep in mind he has ADHD, you might be complicated a weak individual and I can’t have it.’

Later, Freddie was launched on bail and confessed he was fearful he was identical to his father. 

She instructed him: ‘Your father was a monster, possibly you would be higher along with your mum for a wile. simply till all this dies down.’

Echoes: Phil was left for lifeless after Stacey’s brutal assault when she tried to guard him from being strangled by Phil 

Keep in mind? On Thursday’s episode, the hyperlinks continued as Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) questioned Stacey (Lacey Turner) over her claims Theo was armed with a wrench

Questions raised: Jean requested: ‘What’s it with you and wrenches?

Drama: One wrote: ‘I had truly forgotten about this scene the place Stacey hits Phil over the top with a wrench in 2019. She was defending Martin’

The present ended with Freddie waving goodbye to Albert Sq. as actor Bobby competes in Strictly, earlier than the police got here spherical and instructed Stacey: ‘Theo’s woken up and he is given us a press release and it does not match yours.’

It comes after viewers had been on the sting of their seats as they watched the aftermath of Freddie Slater’s violent assault on Theo on EastEnders on Wednesday evening. 

Within the nail-biting episode, Freddie and Stacey hatched a plan to get him off the hook, with the assistance of Eve Unwin (Heather Peace). 

In what’s an echo of his mom Little Mo’s storyline, Freddie realised he confronted a stint in jail after violently whacking his former tutor with an iron. 

However with the assistance of Eve and Stacey, who ran to Theo’s automotive and was shocked to found her underwear in his glove compartment, an elaborate plan was created to cowl their tracks. 

She found a wrench within the boot of her stalker’s automotive and positioned it on the scene as a weapon earlier than calling police and emergency providers. 

Shock: Viewers had been on the sting of their seats as they watched the aftermath of Freddie Slater’s violent assault on Theo Hawthorne on EastEnders on Wednesday evening

The aftermath: Within the nail-biting episode, Freddie and Stacey  hatched a plan to get him off the hook, with the assistance of Eve Unwin (Heather Peace)

However after recounting their tales to an officer, Freddie was arrested on suspicion of tried homicide. 

Followers took to X – previously often called Twitter – to applaud the present on the ‘gripping’ episode and questioned what Freddie’s arrest may imply for the long run. 

Viewers wrote: ‘Coronary heart breaks for Stacy & Bobby, Freddie arrested omg. Simon Ashdown episodes final evening & tonight, sensible writing final 2 nights. Nail biting & highly effective scenes. Robust stuff Properly performed Lacey & Bobby prime notch efficiency.

‘Freddie whacking Theo with the iron, identical to his mum hit Trevor with the identical factor. The eye to element is simply sensible, implausible episode tonight.’ 

 ‘Mo, Lynne and Kat deciding whether or not to name the police about Trevor’s physique and never considering Little Mo may address jail // Stacey and Eve deciding whether or not to name an ambulance for Theo and never considering Freddie may address jail.’

‘fully in awe of @LaceyTurner @heatherpeace & #BobbyBrazier performances tonight. What an episode! It’s simply go-go-go these days, no likelihood to take a breath! EPIC’.

‘Highly effective finish scenes…. what is going to occur to Freddie? Cannot anticipate tomorrow…Completely sensible episodes this week.’

The cleaning soap has drawn parallels to one in every of EastEnders’ most harrowing moments within the 90s. 

Terrifying: Eagle-eyed followers beforehand seen Freddie Slater  Bobby Brazier ) echoed his mom Little Mo’s storyline when he whacked the stalker over the top with an iron

Is it sufficient? With the assistance of Eve and Stacey, who ran to Theo’s automotive and found her underwear in his glove compartment, an elaborate plan was created to cowl their tracks

On the sting of their seats: Followers took to X – previously often called Twitter – to applaud the present on the ‘gripping’ episode and questioned what Freddie’s arrest may imply for the long run

Scenes: Freddie Slater mirrored on of his mum’s Little Mo Slater’s iconic storylines throughout Tuesday’s episode

Throwback: A violent showdown along with his former tutor Theo Hawthorne the cleaning soap drew parallels to one of many present’s most harrowing moments

On Tuesday, Freddie was left shaken after an encounter along with his organic dad Graham Foster (Alex McSweeney) and shortly spiralled, occurring to get into an altercation in The Vic earlier than issues escalated additional. 

Freddie struggled to shake the worry that he may find yourself like his evil father, however it seems that he may in-fact be extra like his mum Little Mo (Kacey Ainsworth).

A showdown between father and son started when Freddie demanded that Graham admitted he raped Little Mo. 

Because the troublesome day went from unhealthy to worse, Freddie tried and didn’t put issues proper. 

He had a row with Stacey and a drunk altercation with a pair on the membership. 

Arriving residence, Freddie discovered Theo has damaged in and was making an attempt to rape Stacey, having pinned her to the ground. 

As a battle broke out Theo hit Freddie after he dragged him off Stacey, with the stalker claiming Stacey had ‘led him on.’

Triggered by his use of the phrase, Freddie reached for an iron and violently attacked Theo, knocking him to the ground, the place he lay lifeless.  

The horrifying scenes echoed his mum Little Mo’s New Years 2001 storyline the place viewers her strike her husband Trevor Morgan with an iron. 

Little Mo and Trevor’s violent marriage took centre stage for a few of EastEnders most harrowing home abuse storylines all through the 90s. 

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.