Walford fans were treated to a tense, early release on BBC iPlayer, as EastEnders ended Monday’s episode with an ominous twist for Ravi Gulati. His dangerous double life, messy finances, and complicated family ties collided in a cliffhanger that sets the stage for explosive fallout.

Ravi’s Criminal World Closes In

Ravi (Aaron Thiara) has been secretly running an illegal drugs operation with dealer Okie, while also forcing Harry into helping him. His aim? To escape mounting financial ruin.

But in tonight’s episode, the walls closed in further. Walford East, the restaurant Ravi had pinned his hopes on, was shut down by HMRC. The closure cut off a vital lifeline, leaving him scrambling for survival.

Okie then delivered more bad news: their base had been raided. He suggested moving everything to Kojo’s flat.

Harry objected, pointing out that Kojo could be deported if the police uncovered the scheme. But Ravi reacted with violence, slamming Harry’s hand in a car bonnet until he agreed.

Family Tensions Boil Over

Trying to salvage his day, Ravi planned an outing with Priya, Avani, and Nugget. Instead, he got caught up in the chaos of his criminal world and failed to show up.

Back home, Priya’s anger boiled over. She accused him of once again letting Avani down. Ravi, visibly burdened, admitted his guilt about being absent as a father. Priya softened, reassuring him that he was still a good dad.

Their heated exchange turned intimate, and the pair shared a kiss. That moment reignited their long-dormant feelings. Soon after, they slept together and agreed to give their relationship another chance.

But Priya set one non-negotiable condition: Ravi must abandon his life of crime.

Ravi’s Empty Promises

Faced with Priya’s ultimatum, Ravi initially seemed ready to walk away from his shady dealings. He appeared set to text Okie, calling off their operation once and for all.

But just as hope glimmered, Zack unknowingly pushed Ravi in the opposite direction. A conversation about doing “whatever it takes” to support family struck a chord with him.

By nightfall, Ravi had made his decision. Instead of shutting things down, he called Okie with chilling instructions:

“I don’t care how much you have to push the dealers. You shift as much gear as you can.”

A Dangerous Double Life

The cliffhanger leaves Ravi at a dangerous crossroads. On one side is Priya, who believes he has turned his life around for their family. On the other is his dark, criminal world, which continues to pull him in deeper.

The stakes have never been higher. If Priya discovers Ravi’s betrayal, she could walk away for good. And if the police close in, Ravi risks losing everything — his freedom, his family, and his second chance at happiness.

What Happens Next?

As the drugs operation expands under Ravi’s orders, it seems only a matter of time before the truth catches up with him. His violent outbursts, empty promises, and mounting lies create a time bomb ticking in the heart of Walford.

The only question is: when the explosion comes, who will be caught in the crossfire?