EastEnders is one of the most remarkable and long-running television Soap operas on the BBC One Network. After its first glimpse in February 1985, the show has been airing to date. Well, one of the supreme characters from the early seasons has returned after 20 20-year of hiatus. Yes! Let’s talk about Michelle Ryan, the overnight sensation to fans.
Most Shocking surprise
The EastEnders capable creators, Julia Smith and Tony Holland, have curated over 40 seasons and more than 6,000 episodes of content. Thus, successfully became one of the most-watched UK shows, scheduled to run on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights. In the last episode, they gave a huge surprise for fans, as one of the iconic characters of Season 1- 6, Zoe slander, appeared just a few minutes before the end.
After a long absence from Waltford, she reappears in some sketchy flat in a drunk and unstable state. She is initially a strong rival to Stacey’s character. So it’s eye candy for us to see them share space again and bring back the amazing chemistry alive. If you want to reminisce about Zoe’s character, then do watch the EastEnders’ important scenes.
New Character Arc
Michelle Ryan as Zoe Slater was once an emotionally-wounded and mentally disturbed teen has now made a comeback in this week’s Monday episode climax, re-energizing the whole Slater family dynamics again. They aim to explore tensions between her mother, Jessie Wallace, of course, her nemesis, Stacey, and Alfie in Walford. Zoe abruptly leaves the show after Den Watt’s mysterious murder, whose scars are still ripe in her heart.
Actress Michelle has mentioned, “She really missed her narrative as Zoe, and after doing a few scenes, it doesn’t feel far anymore”. So, do show love and keep high expectations.
The Feeling of Home
Her reunion with the original cast was a large push for the show’s viewership and ratings. Fans are already anticipating many potential storylines surrounding the mystery of the disappearance and connection with Stacey’s daughter, Lilly. Fans especially loved how the character is just as original as the adult version. Some claim “Zoe has returned fresh, like she hasn’t left the show at all”. While others say, “This break is much needed, Zoe is the perfect tie-breaker, and she seems not to have aged at all”.
Along with that, this killer move became an overnight sensation for Michelle Ryan as everyone is sharing her screenshots on X, Instagram, and Facebook. Well, more excited because she is said to return in Thursday and Friday episodes as glimpses. Thus completely return to her character arc from the coming UK summer.
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Conclusion
EastEnders explores daunting real-life concepts like teen pregnancy, abuse, and LGBTQ in vivid representation. It’s not that modern theory where a show finishes in 8-12 episodes. EastEnders has become a cultural representation of issues that many of us couldn’t address because of the consequences. It’s an extravaganza, drama, & addictive. It’s now a feast for fans, as makers promise to bring more mind-bending comebacks or plot twists to keep the Soap opera running till the last breath.
Written by; Meghana Pinninti