Really disappointing stuff, I really hope he's playing the long game

Well as he is self harming there is clearly going to be more to this story 😒

Tonights is the only episode that I've seen in months, but the implication was crystal clear that Max hasn't forgiven anyone, what with the putting a cigarette out on his arm and that.

I doubt he is forgiving and forgetting so easily! I think he is playing the long game!

Really glad he is back though, enjoying his scenes a lot at the moment.

I'm glad he is forgiving the whole "revenge" thing has been done to death and it's time to see other aspects of life when coming out of prison such as Max's self-harming story-line.

I don't think he'll be forgiving everyone.

If so then who sent the Christmas pudding to ian and jane "from lucy"?

I think that he has forgiven them or is at least trying to.

I agree that it seems obvious that it's Max but what if that is a bluff?

Could it be Peter? or even Steven? There is definitely more going on with him then meets the eye.

I don't know how I feel about Max being so forgiving. Part of me thinks it's the best thing for him, he needs to get on with his life and start afresh. The other part of me wants him to take down Ian, Jane, Phil and Sharon for what they did to him

I recall that he landed on his head when doing a lift during the paso doble on Strictly so it's possible that he is being affected by that. He'll snap out of it soon enough. Someone has to flush Beale's head down the toilet whilst Phil is out of action for a while.

I can't wait for max to get even 😈😈😇😇

After tonight's last scene with him, I'm unsure whether he is trying to forgive them, and taking control of the situation (like with his self-harming) or whether it is part of his revenge plan.

Great twist tonight

Knowing this show, he is probably forgiving them because he blames it all on himself, it'll be a self harming storyline and then Phil, Sharon, Ian, Jane, Martin and Michelle will all save his life together as a team thus making them all 'even'.

In the spirit of Christmas I've decided to forgive Max for his slovenly habits and poor acting. I'll stick to it as long as he learns to walk, talk and eat like a normal human being and gets some acting lessons.

The ball is in your court, Maxipad.