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: Several characters left or were written out, including Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack) and Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons), whose deaths in the season premiere marked a dark start to 2017.

: Toward the end of the season, newcomer Aidan Maguire (Patrick Bergin) orchestrated a high-stakes criminal heist involving several Walford regulars, including Mick Carter and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). EastEnders - Season 33

: Michelle Fowler (Jenna Russell) and Steven Beale (Aaron Sidwell). : Several characters left or were written out,

: Introduction of the Taylor family, led by matriarch Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley), adding a new dynamic to Albert Square. Season Statistics Premiere Date January 1, 2017 Finale Date December 29, 2017 Total Episodes Lead Producer : Introduction of the Taylor family, led by

: Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean), Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), Stacey Fowler (Lacey Turner), and Dot Branning (June Brown). Major Departures & Returns :

: This season featured the significant return of Michelle Fowler (played by Jenna Russell), who had been off-screen for 21 years. Her return brought new complications, including a scandalous affair with a younger man, Preston.

The 33rd season of EastEnders originally aired on BBC One from , to December 29, 2017 . This season consisted of approximately 209 episodes . Major Storylines & Events