EastEnders fans baffled by huge writing 'flaw' in Nugget attack

Priya's reaction didn't add up for everyone
Joel Harley

Fans of EastEnders have shared their bafflement in the wake of Nugget Gulati’s attack this week. This came as Priya learned last night (Monday, January 12) that Ravi had been behind their son’s savage beating.

She was shocked, to say the least, leaving Ravi worried when the police arrived at the hospital to question them over what had happened.

Would Priya tell the police that he’d been behind the attack? Or would she cover for her husband yet again?

To many, Priya’s reaction didn’t make sense.

Priya looks over an injured Nugget in hospital
Priya stood vigil over unconscious Nugget (Credit: BBC)

EastEnders fans confused by Priya’s reaction after Nugget attack

Writing on social media as last night’s episode aired, some fans shared their confusion as to how Priya was acting. For these viewers, her reaction simply didn’t square up with the fiercely protective mum we’ve all come to know and love.

“Priya is being too nice on Ravi,” wrote one fan on X.

Over on Reddit, another commented: “The fact Priya didn’t absolutely go nuclear and batter Ravi then and there and let him stay with her after finding out is absolutely poor writing I’m sorry.”

“I can’t believe Priya forgave Ravi and even let him stay after she wanted to find out who did this and make them pay. She lets him get away with far too much and always makes excuses for him,” said a third.

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“Good episode, although how Priya hasn’t murdered Ravi for attacking their son is beyond me,” a fourth agreed.

However, it is important to note that Priya was in a hospital at the time, and may have been distracted by her unconscious and seriously injured son. But will she give Ravi both barrels once the dust has settled?

Priya with Nugget on EastEnders
Priya struggles to hold her family together (Credit: BBC)

Priya attempts to support Nugget next week

EastEnders spoilers for next week have already revealed that Nugget returns to Walford, where Priya moves him into Ravi’s flat. Struggling with the weight of his guilt, Ravi has trouble with Nugget’s presence, and snaps when his son asks why he didn’t visit him in hospital.

Priya is forced to intervene, stepping in between Nugget and Ravi.

The next day, hoping to impress his dad, Nugget makes an effort by going outside. However, he soon becomes overwhelmed, and suffers a panic attack as Suki and the family rush to his side.

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