EastEnders celebrates 40th anniversary with major villain's dramatic demise

Shocking twist

EastEnders marked its 40th anniversary with a bang as a major villain met a grisly end by being crushed by a bathtub in a dramatic hour-long special.

End of the road

Reiss Colwell, the latest killer in Walford, finally met his demise after a series of heinous acts including murdering his wife and kidnapping Bianca Jackson.

Dramatic scenes

In a high camp scene, viewers watched in shock as Reiss faced his downfall in a fitting and dramatic way, with rubble and a bathtub sealing his fate.

Rescue attempts and emotional twists

As chaos unfolded in the Queen Vic due to an explosion caused by Reiss, characters like Phil Mitchell, Stacey Slater, and Martin Fowler found themselves in perilous situations, leading to emotional confrontations and rescue attempts.

Unexpected cameos and cliffhangers

The special episode also featured surprise appearances, including actress Anita Dobson returning for a top secret cameo as Sharon Watts had a vision of her beloved mum Angie.

What's next?

With characters facing life-threatening circumstances and emotional turmoil, fans are left wondering about the fates of their favorites like Martin Fowler and Cindy as the anniversary special leaves viewers on the edge of their seats.