EastEnders viewers are furious with Nicola Mitchell, accusing her of failing to protect her son Harry from the dangerous grip of Ravi Gulati. Despite her shady past and long list of secrets, fans expected Nicola to take action. Instead, she has stayed quiet, leaving Harry to face Ravi’s drug empire on his own.

Nicola’s Troubled Past

Nicola Mitchell has never been a stranger to scandal. In recent months, her darkest secrets came to light. She revealed that Zack Hudson is the real father of her son Barney, not her ex-husband Teddy. Even more shocking, Nicola confessed to killing Shireen Bashar three years ago while Shireen was pregnant.

Nicola paid her henchman Benji to bury Shireen’s body in a Dartford park, a crime that destroyed her family’s trust. Since then, Nicola has tried to repair her reputation, even starting a romance with George Knight. She opened up to him about her abusive childhood, hinting at a softer side beneath her ruthless exterior.

Harry’s Dangerous Friendship

Meanwhile, Harry Mitchell has been sinking deeper into Ravi Gulati’s world. What began as a simple friendship with Kojo Asare has dragged him into the heart of Ravi’s drug operation. Ravi, who once worked for Nicola, has now set up shop in Harry’s flat, using him to keep Kojo under control.

On Thursday night’s episode (August 21), Ravi gave Harry a clear order: bring Kojo back into the fold. To everyone’s surprise, Harry managed to convince Kojo to trust him. Kojo even defended Harry when George warned him to stay away.

This move impressed Ravi but left George furious. He tried to intervene, but Harry’s influence over Kojo was too strong. Eventually, George backed down, deciding to wait for Harry to make a mistake that would expose his true colours.

Fans Question Nicola’s Silence

Viewers were quick to notice Nicola’s absence from Harry’s ongoing crisis. Many took to Reddit to voice their frustration, asking why she isn’t stepping in when Ravi clearly poses such a threat.

One fan wrote: “Why is Nicola not doing more to get Harry out of this mess? Anyone else expected her to deal with Ravi herself?” Another added: “She’ll probably, as a last resort, use her influence with Ravi. Especially now that he and Okie are getting reckless.”

Others pointed out that Nicola herself set Ravi up with his drug contacts, meaning she bears some responsibility for Harry’s situation. “All this is Nicola’s fault in a way,” one user argued. “If Harry gets caught up in Ravi’s mess, it’s because of her.”

Is a Showdown Coming?

Some fans believe Nicola is biding her time. With Ravi growing bolder and Harry already caught in the middle, it may only be a matter of time before Nicola steps in. Her history with Ravi gives her leverage, but whether she will use it remains to be seen.

Others think Teddy Mitchell could return to intervene, reigniting tensions between the Mitchells and the Panesars. Fans are still waiting for the much-teased Mitchell vs. Panesar feud, which could spark if Nicola finally makes her move against Ravi.

What’s Next for Nicola and Harry?

For now, Harry remains under Ravi’s control, and Nicola looks powerless. But EastEnders rarely lets secrets stay buried for long. If Nicola takes action, it could either save her son or expose her own role in Ravi’s rise to power.

As one fan put it: “All it would take is one word to Nicola, and she would have Ravi ended. I think that’s where this is eventually heading.”

With Nicola’s past crimes hanging over her and Ravi’s empire expanding, viewers can expect fireworks in Walford soon.