EastEnders star Max Branning is at the centre of a massive mystery. A New Year’s 2027 flash-forward showed a gunman taking his children hostage. And fans now believe they’ve identified the attacker following Max’s recent clash with the villainous Tim. With a revenge plot seemingly in motion, the Branning family faces a deadly countdown. Keep scrolling to learn more.

Max Steps In To Deal With The Villain In EastEnders

Johnny’s world is shattered after his business partner, Tim, forces him into a situation he never wanted. And that terrible night came from Tim’s plan to protect the cruel, but it was later twisted into something cruel. Tim placed a sexist demand on Johnny after tapping Callum into his webs. He had lured Callum into a home in Ben’s name. However, when Callum reached a house and broke open the door, he realised it was all a trap when he found CCTV cameras all over.

The sleazy businessman used the video to blackmail the couple, warning of possible prison. However things turned worse when Linda realised that she was also to be blamed for Tim’s so-called test on Callum. At first, the Carter woman confided in Elaine. However, when Elaine asked her to bury the past, she did the opposite. Linda told Johnny everything, leaving him more furious.

Later, Linda ran into Max and explained the whole thing to him. That’s when Max decided to take the situation into his own hands. The Branning man then became Tim’s taxi driver for the night. After learning what happened, Linda panicked and rushed to tell Johnny.

However, her son already had Callum to deal with. Callum got furious but felt guilty when his partner explained the real reason behind everything. Meanwhile, Mac confronted the nasty villain directly. He made it clear to Tim that Walford was no longer a place he should return to.

The Gunman Theory

With Max pushing Tim out of Walford, fans are thinking of a furious comeback. The flash-forward showed a gunman taking Oscar and Lauren. And people remember how Tim handles revenge. One fan thinks that Tim’s banishment fits perfectly with the mystery. With Max playing a direct role, the Beale family might be in danger.

Also, many viewers think that Tim is the one behind the weapon. And if the theory is right, the gunman mystery might soon take a sharp turn towards Tim.