I’m worried about EastEnders’ latest flashforward – I hope I’m proven wrong

EastEnders in 2026 will be one to watch, if it lands (Picture: Mark Rogers)EastEnders confirmed yesterday that a flashforward episode is going to air in 2026, that teases major storylines in 2027.A special 30-minute instalment that will hit screens on New Year’s Day 2026 will follow Max Branning (Jake Wood) exactly one year into the future (early 2027), where he finds himself in a sticky situation – one that, in typical Walford fashion, will not only have huge consequences for himse