BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 28 Feb 2026, 06:02 By Claire Crick 28 Feb 2026, 06:02 EastEnders fans 'work out' identity of the flashforward gunman - and it's not Ravi This fresh theory changes everything... Max Branning Max Branning's New Year flashforward Ravi Gulati Tim Walton Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 28 Feb 2026, 06:02 By Claire Crick 28 Feb 2026, 06:02 Eagle-eyed EastEnders fans have come up with a fresh theory about who holds Oscar and Lauren at gunpoint in the New Year flashforward, and their identity might surprise you. For weeks, there has been talk of the mystery gunman being Ravi, with viewers convinced that he will have a vendetta against Max by the end of the year. However, spoilers for next week have changed fans’ minds. Max’s flashforward episode has raised countless questions in EastEnders (Credit: BBC/Composite: EI) Who wants Max to pay? In EastEnders spoilers for next week, Max decides to take matters into his own hands when Linda confides in him about Tim Walton‘s blackmail. He targets Tim, pretending to be his taxi driver in a bid to get him in his car. It looks like he then takes him away from Walford, and can be seen bundling him into the boot of the car. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers As Max’s revenge plan plays out, he threatens Tim, telling him never to set foot in Walford again. While it remains to be seen whether Tim listens to Max’s threats, fans are convinced that he is the gunman targeting Max, returning for revenge. Next week’s spoilers have revealed that Max kidnaps Tim (Credit: BBC) EastEnders fans make their predictions While the New Year is a long way off, viewers are convinced they have cracked the plot…Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. “Tim will be the gunman, predicted one fan over on X. While another fan was also thinking along the same lines, stating: “Does Tim come back at New Year?” Someone else also agreed: “Tim will want revenge on Max, maybe he’s the New Year gunman?” Someone used Max and Oscar to threaten Max in the New Year flashforward episode (Credit: BBC) Could Tim be the gunman in the EastEnders flashforward? It remains to be seen who was holding Oscar and Lauren at gunpoint at the end of the flashforward episode. But whoever it was meant business. As the episode ended, they sent Max a message informing him that they were holding his children hostage – and demanding he choose which one survive. But who’s the lone gunman? Could it be Tim? Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 28 Feb 2026, 06:02 By Claire Crick 28 Feb 2026, 06:02 Next Story
