Oscar Branning is back, and Walford will never be the same. After stealing a car and getting caught, the rebellious son of Max Branning has spent time in a young offenders’ institution, but now he’s back in the family fold — or is he?

Lauren, his sister, reluctantly agrees to take him in, though there’s no warm welcome. The tension is high as Oscar casually drops bombshells about his past, joking about his time in prison and the chaos he’s caused along the way. But the playful facade hides a much darker reality.

It’s clear that Oscar hasn’t changed, but his return is more than just a family reunion. He’s back in Walford to stir up the old memories, clash with familiar faces, and challenge the Branning legacy.

Despite his rough exterior, there’s a vulnerability to Oscar. When he admits that he’s never felt truly wanted, his words cut deep. “Maybe that’s why I’m like I am,” he muses, reflecting on the fractured family he grew up in. He’s not just here to cause trouble — he’s searching for something he’s never had: acceptance.

However, trouble follows him wherever he goes. From a joyride gone wrong to an altercation with Ian Beale and a series of confrontations with local tough guys, Oscar’s presence in Walford sparks a chain reaction that no one can ignore. The family dynamics are further tested when Jack Branning demands that Oscar be monitored closely, even going as far as to suggest installing a tag machine on him.

Oscar’s snarky humor and disregard for authority only escalate the tension. His flirtation with his sister’s fiancé, Pete, is both amusing and unsettling, as Oscar knows exactly how to push buttons and create chaos. But underneath it all, is Oscar just looking for a place to belong?

In a dramatic twist, Lauren is forced to make a decision. Will she continue to protect her brother, or will she finally see that Oscar may never be the person she wants him to be?

With the Branning family in turmoil and Oscar pushing all the wrong buttons, Walford has never been this exciting.

Do you think Oscar will ever find redemption, or will he drag the Branning family down even further?