EastEnders is set for another explosive week as Zack Hudson finds himself walking straight into the lion’s den—again. With secrets, lies, and old flames threatening to ignite a deadly inferno, viewers should brace for high-stakes drama in Walford.

Zack (James Farrar) refuses to be intimidated, even after being brutally attacked under Nicola Mitchell’s (Laura Doddington) orders. Their war, ignited by the shocking revelation that Nicola’s teenage son Barney (Lewis Bridgeman) is actually Zack’s biological child, is escalating fast. While Nicola fights to keep her dark secrets buried—including the horrific truth behind Shireen’s death—Zack is determined to step up and be a father, no matter the cost.

Nicola had previously warned Zack to stay away from her family, going as far as having him assaulted when he tried to come clean. But this week, the stakes grow even higher. With the Mitchell family rocked by the grim discovery of Shireen’s body, Nicola’s hold on her web of lies is slipping. The pressure is mounting, and Zack sees an opportunity to finally take control of the situation.

Despite warnings from Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) to steer clear of the Mitchell chaos, Zack decides to act. He confronts Nicola directly, issuing a chilling threat that leaves her visibly shaken. But with her carefully constructed life now teetering on the edge of collapse, will Nicola lash out again to protect her secrets?

Fans already know that Nicola framed Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian), her son’s presumed father, for Shireen’s murder, spinning a tale of violence and deceit to scare Zack into silence. But the real killer is Nicola herself—and the walls are closing in.

Laura Doddington recently teased that her character’s lies are dangerously close to unraveling. “Nicola is hoping she’s put that one to bed,” she said about the paternity secret, “but let’s be honest—secrets like that don’t stay buried for long in Albert Square.”

Now that Shireen’s body has been found, Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) is devastated, and the Mitchell family is in turmoil. Nicola’s past could explode in her face, and Zack’s refusal to walk away may light the fuse.

Will Nicola go as far as murder to keep her past crimes hidden? Could Zack’s latest confrontation be his last?

One thing is certain: Nicola is more dangerous than ever, and Zack’s defiance could cost him dearly.

With tensions boiling over and secrets slipping through the cracks, EastEnders is heading toward a major reckoning. Will justice prevail—or will Nicola silence the truth forever?