EastEnders (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 3.9
Released in 1985, EastEnders is a drama, crime and soap series.
What it’s about. The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.
Who’s in it. EastEnders stars Rose Ayling-Ellis as Frankie Lewis, Aidan O'Callaghan as Lewis Butler and Steve McFadden as Phil.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, EastEnders has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch EastEnders page.
If you liked it. Fans of EastEnders tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch EastEnders (1985)?
- In US, EastEnders is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel and BritBox. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is EastEnders worth watching?
- EastEnders holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and soap. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in EastEnders?
- EastEnders stars Rose Ayling-Ellis, Aidan O'Callaghan and Steve McFadden.
- When was EastEnders released?
- EastEnders was released in 1985.