Home and Away spoilers follow for Australian-paced episodes, which some UK viewers may prefer to avoid.
Home and Away’s Darryl ‘Brax’ Braxton is set to lock horns with the River Boys this week, when he discovers what the gang has descended into. The former leader takes it upon himself to challenge their unruly behaviour, but will his words still hold the same authority?
Brax hasn’t been back in Summer Bay for very long, but he has already clashed with a few of the locals, including his old crew. When he saw the current River Boys bothering Mackenzie Booth, he instantly stepped in to defend her, causing a scuffle.
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According to TVWeek, Brax is disappointed to learn that the River Boys frequently intimidate and harass the neighbourhood, and in upcoming episodes, he decides to take a stand against their tyranny.
Next week, Brax and Ricky take their son Casey to some of their old haunts around the Bay, as they contemplate the future of their family. They spend a relaxing day at Mangrove River, eating fish and chips together.
However, it isn’t long before their leisurely stroll takes a turn as Sterlo, the River Boy who Brax previously fought, comes over to confront him.
With Casey watching the whole interaction, Brax stands down and escorts his family home. But later that day, Leah Patterson reveals Theo Poulos’ issues with the gang last year, which infuriates Brax.
Meanwhile, Ricky begins to panic when her partner goes missing and quickly realises he’s up to something. She drives back down to Mangrove River with Casey in tow, and the pair are horrified to see Brax fighting with Sterlo.
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Surrounded by River Boys, Ricky bravely breaks up the brawl and leads Brax. But not before Casey witnesses the terrifying showdown.
Full of adrenaline from the fight, Brax decides to cool off on the beach, where he bumps into Alf Stewart. The pair share a warm reunion after so many years apart.
Will Alf be able to impart some wisdom about Brax’s new rivalry, or could the River Boys oust the former leader from Summer Bay?
Home and Away drops new episodes on weekdays at 6am on 5’s streaming service with a 6.30pm screening on 5STAR. Selected classic episodes are available via Prime Video in the UK.
In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7Plus.
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