As Christmas settles over Walford and twinkling lights disguise the darkness creeping beneath the surface, EastEnders prepares to unleash two of the most explosive festive episodes in years. While the Square may look peaceful from the outside, longtime fans know better—every flickering light hides a secret, every carol masks a confrontation, and every heartfelt toast teeters on the edge of betrayal. With two brand-new bonus episodes confirmed, BBC viewers are about to witness a chilling combination of mystery, revenge, heartbreak, and revelations that will snowball into consequences stretching far into the New Year.

This holiday season, the spotlight burns brighter than ever on Zoe Slater, whose terrifying secret tormentor has remained hidden in the shadows for weeks. But as the Christmas bells ring, her nightmare escalates into something far more sinister—something that threatens not just her peace, but her safety, her relationships, and the fragile unity of the Slater family. These new episodes promise to peel back every layer of deception, creating a domino effect that could leave Walford permanently scarred.

Zoe Slater’s Christmas Nightmare Deepens

For weeks, Zoe has been haunted by chilling messages, unexplained noises, and a sense that someone is always watching her. But Christmas Eve is when the game changes. Viewers will finally see the tormentor step out of the shadows in a shocking twist that flips Zoe’s entire storyline on its head.

The bonus episodes intensify the emotional stakes, showing Zoe unravel psychologically as the messages become more personal, more threatening, and disturbingly precise. Someone knows her past. Someone knows her fears. Someone wants control.

The Slater household, which normally buzzes with chaotic warmth during the holidays, instead becomes a pressure cooker of anxiety and tension. Kat attempts to hold the family together while secretly fearing Zoe’s tormentor might be someone far closer to home than any of them want to admit. Meanwhile, Stacey becomes fiercely protective, and her determination to uncover the truth sets her on a collision course with someone who has just as much to lose.

A Shocking Christmas Discovery in Walford

The first bonus episode builds toward a terrifying holiday cliffhanger: Zoe discovers something in her home that confirms her stalker has already crossed every boundary. It’s not just harassment anymore—it’s invasion. It’s obsession. It’s personal.