Home and Away star officially confirms death in River Boys revenge storyline

Home and Away Star Officially Confirms Death in River Boys Revenge Storyline: A Brutal Betrayal Rocks Summer Bay

In a shocking twist set to air this week, Home and Away delivers one of its most intense and heartbreaking episodes yet as Theo Poulos is left for dead in a terrifying act of vengeance by the infamous River Boys. In what fans are calling a brutal turning point, actor Matt Evans’s character finds himself strapped beneath a car on a hydraulic lift—seconds away from death—as old rivalries and broken trust come to a devastating climax.

The latest issue of TV Week has confirmed that Thursday’s episode will see Theo’s life hanging by a thread, caught in the twisted revenge scheme of River Boy Gage and his gang. Having been lured back into the dangerous underworld of Summer Bay’s most notorious group, Theo is set to pay the ultimate price for a moment of stolen passion.

Love, Loyalty, and Betrayal

The drama ignites when Theo, who had previously been working on cars for Gage in exchange for big money, returns to the garage for what he thinks will be another day of work. But instead of grease and gears, he’s greeted by a nightmarish scene: Lacey, Gage’s girlfriend and Theo’s secret lover, is tied to a chair. Her eyes plead for him to run, but it’s too late.

As Theo takes in the disturbing sight, Gage coldly steps forward and reveals that he witnessed the kiss between Theo and Lacey. His voice steady but filled with venom, Gage tells Theo it’s time to pay for his betrayal.

“Lacey never wants to appear vulnerable,” Matt Evans told TV Week, “but in that moment, she knows Gage is unhinged. She’s scared—for herself, and for Theo.”

A Deadly Setup

Before Theo can bolt, the rest of the River Boys emerge from the shadows. They swarm him, grabbing his arms and restraining him. Theo resists, but the gang is too strong. He’s strapped down—arms stretched and immobilized—as they prepare the most horrifying punishment yet.

With grim efficiency, the boys drag Theo underneath the very car he’s been working on, now suspended on a hydraulic lift. They strap him to the ground and secure him beneath the vehicle, which looms ominously just a meter above his body. The message is chillingly clear: one press of a button and Theo will be crushed.

“Theo doesn’t fully understand what’s happening until he’s looking up at that car,” Evans continued. “By the time he realizes what Gage has planned, there’s no escape.”

Gage, basking in control, begins to toy with the lift’s controls—lowering the car slowly toward Theo, then raising it again, his sadistic grin never fading. As the car inches closer, Theo pleads for mercy. Lacey, bound and terrified, begs Gage to stop. But her boyfriend is in no mood to forgive.

A Race Against Time

In a moment of courage and desperation, Lacey manages to wriggle free enough to send a covert text to Sunny, Theo’s close friend and confidante. The message is simple but urgent: Help. Garage. Theo in danger.

Back in Summer Bay, Sunny rushes to find help, attempting to contact local officer Cash Newman (Nicholas Cartwright). But when Cash doesn’t respond, Sunny makes the decision to go it alone, racing to the River Boys’ hideout with no backup and no plan—just sheer determination to save his friend.

Back at the garage, the situation is rapidly deteriorating. Gage ignores Lacey’s cries, his focus entirely on punishing Theo. She lunges at the controls, attempting to wrestle them from him, but he throws her aside. Theo struggles against his restraints, but the straps don’t budge.

Then, the door bursts open. Sunny charges in—only to be immediately tackled and beaten by Gage’s gang. He fights back, but it’s no use. The River Boys pummel him, keeping him from getting anywhere near Theo or the control panel.

As Gage presses the button once more, the full weight of the car begins to descend. Theo screams, the crushing pressure building on his chest. His voice falters. His breath shortens.

“He’s trapped, and the weight is just too much,” Evans said. “It looks like the end.”

The Fallout

The final moments of the episode leave viewers in shock as Theo appears to slip away, his fate uncertain. The screen fades out on the sound of Gage’s laughter, Sunny’s anguished shouts, and Lacey’s sobs.

But the story doesn’t end there.

Early teasers for next week reveal that Gage may escape immediate justice. He remains one step ahead of law enforcement, even as Cash begins to close in. On Monday, Gage seems untouchable. But on Tuesday, Cash finally corners him. The question is—will it be too late?

“Cash knows something horrific went down,” said show insiders. “But without solid proof, his hands may be tied.”

It may be Lacey who ultimately turns the tide. By Wednesday’s episode, her conflicted heart becomes Gage’s biggest weakness. She’s torn between loyalty and love, but as she sees the damage Gage has caused—and the life he’s nearly taken—her resolve begins to shift.

Will she betray her dangerous boyfriend to save the man she might truly love?

A Storyline That Stuns

This harrowing storyline is being hailed as one of Home and Away‘s most riveting and emotionally charged plots in recent memory. It dives deep into themes of trust, betrayal, violence, and sacrifice—unafraid to push characters to their limits.

Theo’s fate remains a closely guarded secret, but his horrifying ordeal will no doubt leave lasting scars—if he survives at all.

For fans of the long-running Aussie soap, this is must-watch television. The River Boys are back with a vengeance, and Summer Bay will never be the same.

Tune in to Home and Away this week to witness the heart-stopping moment that changes everything.

Home and Away Star Officially Confirms Death in River Boys Revenge Storyline: A Brutal Betrayal Rocks Summer Bay In a shocking twist set to air this week, Home and Away delivers one of its most intense and heartbreaking episodes yet as Theo Poulos is left for dead in a terrifying act of vengeance by the infamous River…