EastEnders viewers are growing increasingly concerned about Tommy Moon, played by
Sonny Kendall, as his latest storyline hints at a dark and troubling path. Fans have begun speculating that the troubled youngster may be falling victim to online radicalization after forming a mysterious friendship on the internet.
Tommy, who has spent the past few months under the care of foster parent Zack Hudson
(James Farrar), has finally returned to his family home. While his mother, Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace), and her partner, Alfie Moon (Shane Richie), are thrilled to have him back, it doesn’t take long before tensions begin to rise once again.
Viewers will remember that last year, Tommy and Kat were at the center of a harrowing domestic abuse storyline. Tommy exhibited increasingly violent behavior, lashing out at his mother and siblings. Despite her distress, Kat kept her son’s actions a secret, attempting to protect him while struggling to manage his unpredictable temper. However, Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) saw the situation differently. Fearing for the safety of Tommy’s younger twin brothers, she made the difficult decision to contact social services behind Kat’s back. This betrayal sent shockwaves through the family, leaving Kat feeling hurt and isolated when she learned that her son would be placed into care.
At the time, it seemed like an impossible situation, but Zack unexpectedly stepped forward, offering to provide Tommy with a stable home. Though Kat was devastated to be separated from her son, she had little choice but to accept the arrangement, believing that it was in his best interest. Now, with Tommy’s return, Kat and Alfie hope for a fresh start—but their optimism is soon replaced by deep concern.
Kat’s fears begin to surface when Tommy has an outburst over his internet access. The situation escalates when Kat arrives home from work to find that Big Mo (Laila Morse) has left Tommy alone with his younger siblings. This lack of supervision raises red flags for Kat, who immediately panics. Tommy, on the other hand, withdraws, clearly hurt by his mother’s apparent distrust. Their already strained relationship appears to fracture further, leaving Kat questioning whether she made the right decision in bringing him home.
In an attempt to mend fences, Kat later apologizes and surprises Tommy with a brand-new gaming console. However, instead of bringing them closer together, the gift only deepens Kat’s unease. Tommy wastes no time connecting with his enigmatic online friend, the same individual who has recently captured his attention. Sensing that something isn’t right, Kat grows suspicious and attempts to discreetly read their messages. When Alfie catches her in the act, he urges her to take a more direct approach—encouraging her to sit down and talk to Tommy instead of sneaking around.
Eventually, Tommy opens up about his online acquaintance, but his explanation does little to ease the growing fears among EastEnders fans. Many viewers are convinced that Tommy is being groomed or radicalized online. Social media has been buzzing with speculation, with one concerned fan tweeting, “What is this Tommy Moon planning? And these ‘mates’—he’s probably being groomed by incel Nazis! OMG.”
Another viewer echoed the sentiment, writing, “I think Tommy’s being radicalized online.”
Others have pointed out the subtle hints in the storyline, with one comment reading, “Anyone else think that Tommy could have an online grooming storyline? It’s hinted that he is on a forum.”
As speculation continues to mount, some believe that Tommy is hiding something far more sinister. Another fan noted, “Also, sorry, but Tommy is absolutely doing something devious with these ‘online friends.’ With Tommy’s past struggles and history of violence still fresh in everyone’s minds, the possibility of him being drawn into an online world of manipulation and extremism is deeply unsettling. The question remains—who is this mystery friend, and what kind of influence are they having on Tommy?
As the storyline unfolds, viewers will no doubt be on the edge of their seats, waiting to see whether Kat will be able to intervene before it’s too late. Will she manage to protect Tommy from potential danger, or has the internet already pulled him into a world she can’t rescue him from? One thing is certain—the drama in EastEnders is only getting more intense.
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