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EastEnders Unveils First Flashforward Episode for 2027

11/20/2025

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EastEnders will air a special flashforward episode on New Year's Day 2027 that centers on Max Branning (Jake Wood).
The 30-minute episode will reveal drama and secrets for 2026, following Max Branning's September 2025 return that set the stage for upcoming events, and is the first full flashforward in EastEnders history.
Executive producer Ben Wadey says the episode could raise questions about Max Branning's circumstances and family dynamics.

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EastEnders will air a special flashforward episode on New Year's Day 2027 that centers on Max Branning (Jake Wood).
The 30-minute episode will reveal drama and secrets for 2026, following Max Branning's September 2025 return that set the stage for upcoming events, and is the first full flashforward in EastEnders history.
Executive producer Ben Wadey says the episode could raise questions about Max Branning's circumstances and family dynamics.