EastEnders viewers are deep in detective mode once again — and this time, they think they’ve cracked what’s really driving Anthony Trueman’s strange behavior towards Zoe Slater.

A Halloween Week Full of Chaos

It’s been a turbulent few days in Walford. After Zoe Slater’s shocking confession that Dennis Rickman isn’t the father of her twins, the Square turned against her. Michelle Ryan’s returning character had lied to Sharon Watts, claiming Dennis was the dad to convince her to fund private investigators in the search for her missing son.

When the truth came out, Sharon decided to leave for America to stay with Michelle Fowler, while Kat Slater gave her daughter a brutal ultimatum: fix the mess or leave Walford.

The VHS Horror and Zoe’s Breakdown

Meanwhile, a burst pipe in the Queen Vic led Alfie Moon to an eerie discovery — a VHS tape from the 1980s. Once played, it revealed disturbing footage featuring Kat and Zoe’s family, including their infamous uncle Harry.

Already paranoid after finding a blood-smeared photo in her room, Zoe snapped. She accused Vicki Fowler and Jean Slater of planting the tape before ordering everyone out of the pub. That’s when Anthony Trueman, who had been hovering around her for weeks, told Kat that Zoe was suffering from a psychotic break.

Fans Don’t Trust Anthony

But viewers aren’t so sure Anthony’s concern is genuine. Many now believe he’s manipulating Zoe rather than trying to help her. On X (formerly Twitter), fans began piecing together theories about his true intentions.

@mitchelld199 wrote: “I have a feeling Anthony could be behind the blood on Zoe’s picture to try and get her to depend and rely on him.”
@SuziFabLane added: “What’s Anthony’s obsession with Zoe?”

Others questioned whether Zoe’s denial that Anthony is the twins’ father was yet another lie. @RyanSoapKing25 mused: “Given Zoe lied to Sharon about Dennis being the father — are we convinced she’s telling the truth to Anthony this time?”

Some even joked about his intensity, with @keitodacity quipping: “Say Zoe Slater three times in a mirror and Anthony Trueman will appear.”

Could Anthony Be Hiding Something?

The idea that Anthony may be deliberately fueling Zoe’s paranoia is gaining traction. His repeated appearances, his controlling calmness, and his interest in her fragile state have led fans to speculate he could be gaslighting her — or even trying to isolate her for reasons yet unknown.

And with EastEnders embracing its eerie Halloween tone, it’s clear not everything is as it seems in Walford. Whether Anthony is genuinely trying to help Zoe or hiding a darker motive remains one of the show’s most tantalizing mysteries.