EastEnders delivered one of its most emotionally charged and divisive episodes in recent memory as the truth behind Anthony Truman’s death was finally laid bare — and the fallout has left Walford, and viewers at home, deeply shaken. What began as a tense farewell at the Chapel of Rest spiraled into a devastating confession, a court ruling that stunned fans, and a ripple effect of unanswered questions that continue to dominate discussion long after the credits rolled.

The episode confirmed that Jasmine Fischer was responsible for Anthony’s death, a revelation unveiled in a hauntingly intimate moment that unfolded away from the rest of the grieving Truman family. As Patrick and the others gathered to say goodbye, Jasmine lingered behind, seeking a final, private reckoning with the man who had caused so much pain. It was there, beside Anthony’s coffin, that Jasmine finally confronted the truth she had been carrying since Christmas.

In a moment heavy with grief and fear, Jasmine played a recording that changed everything. The footage showed the chaotic aftermath of Anthony’s violent assault on Zoe, capturing the instant Jasmine struck him. The recording made it clear that Anthony had already attacked Zoe and had turned his aggression toward Jasmine as well. Her actions were fueled by terror and desperation — a split-second response to an immediate threat. Yet despite the apparent clarity of the evidence, the outcome was far from straightforward.

The confession raised an avalanche of questions among viewers. If the footage clearly showed Jasmine acting in self-defense, why had she remained silent for so long? Why did she allow Zoe to take the blame, spending weeks behind bars while the truth sat locked away on her phone? Fans were quick to point out that had the video been handed over immediately, Jasmine might never have faced prison at all.

Social media lit up with frustration as viewers debated the logic — or lack thereof — behind Jasmine’s decisions. Many questioned why the evidence wasn’t presented at the time of Zoe’s arrest, or even during the investigation that followed. Others expressed anger that Zoe had been left to suffer while Jasmine searched for the courage to come forward. As one fan wryly noted, self-defense rarely seems to count for much in soapland.

The method of Jasmine’s confession only added to the confusion. Instead of going straight to the police, she chose to reveal everything to Anthony himself — playing the recording to a man who could neither see nor respond. For some viewers, the scene was so bizarre it broke the emotional tension entirely. Jokes circulated online about “confessing to a corpse,” while others defended the moment as an expression of unresolved grief, guilt, and trauma. Logic, after all, rarely governs how people behave in the depths of mourning.

Another detail that unsettled audiences was Jasmine’s decision to turn the camera on herself after Anthony had already fallen. Pausing to face the lens in such a moment struck many as strangely performative. Comparisons were made to recording a vlog, with fans questioning why the show chose such a stylistic approach during what should have been raw and instinctive chaos. Whether intentional or not, the choice left viewers divided.

As the storyline moved into its legal conclusion, the shock only deepened. Despite the context of fear and self-defense, Jasmine was ultimately sentenced to 14 years in prison for Anthony’s death. The ruling stunned fans who believed the evidence should have spared her such a severe punishment. The verdict cemented the tragedy at the heart of the story — a young woman acting in terror, making a series of flawed decisions, and paying an irreversible price.

Adding to the sense of dissatisfaction was the role — or lack thereof — played by Chrissie Watts. Her much-hyped return had led viewers to expect a major twist, yet she was ultimately sidelined, contributing little to the resolution. Fans questioned why she had been brought back at all if she wasn’t involved in Anthony’s death. Some speculated that the show deliberately misled audiences, while others wondered whether another surprise reveal might still be waiting in the wings.

For longtime fans, perhaps the most painful aspect of the storyline was Anthony Truman himself. Many struggled to reconcile the obsessive, volatile man shown in his final weeks with the more grounded character who first arrived in Walford years ago. Viewers questioned whether Anthony had been rewritten too drastically, with little effort made to explore what caused such a dark transformation. His end, some felt, was rushed, unsatisfying, and even disrespectful to the character’s history.

As if that emotional blow weren’t enough, EastEnders simultaneously sparked outrage with another harrowing storyline involving Ravi Gulati. This week’s episodes showed Ravi spiraling into self-harm after a chain of catastrophic events fueled by drugs, guilt, and manipulation. Secretly spiked by Harry and Nicola as part of a revenge plot, Ravi became dangerously intoxicated and unstable, haunted by visions of his abusive father, Nish.

In a state of paranoia and terror, Ravi tragically turned on his own son, Nugget, violently attacking him. The consequences were devastating: Nugget was rushed to hospital and required surgery for a brain hemorrhage, while Ravi was left drowning in remorse. The storyline took an even darker turn when Ravi deliberately injured himself, forcing his finger into already severe wounds as a form of self-punishment.

Viewers were deeply unsettled by the graphic scenes, with many accusing the BBC of failing to provide adequate warnings. While a support message appeared after the episode, audiences pointed out that no advisory was shown beforehand. Social media flooded with criticism, with fans calling the scenes shocking, traumatic, and triggering — particularly for those with lived experience of self-harm. Many argued that the lack of a clear warning crossed a line.

Meanwhile, tension continued to simmer in another corner of Walford as George Knight edged closer to uncovering the truth about Nicola Mitchell. Their relationship, never stable to begin with, has been strained by secrets, crime, and moral compromise. Although the pair briefly found hope after learning Nicola was pregnant, that fragile future began to crumble as her thirst for revenge against Ravi took center stage.

Nicola’s role in spiking Ravi — and the catastrophic consequences that followed — became the breaking point. When George intervened to protect her from Ravi’s retaliation, he was blindsided by her confession that she had orchestrated everything. Though Honey attempted to reconcile the couple, Billy Mitchell’s unease grew after a chilling warning from his brother Teddy, who urged him to keep George away from Nicola, calling her dangerous and destructive.

Billy ultimately passed the warning on, and when Nicola later offered to invest in Walford East after George’s business deal collapsed, he turned her down, haunted by Teddy’s words. With secrets mounting and trust shattered, the question now looms larger than ever: will George uncover Nicola’s full, deadly past before it destroys them both?

As EastEnders barrels forward, Jasmine’s 14-year sentence stands as a grim reminder of how fear, silence, and split-second choices can ruin lives. With Walford reeling from grief, guilt, and moral ambiguity on every front, viewers are left asking whether justice was truly served — or whether this is just another tragedy in a square where the truth always comes at a devastating cost.