15 Points
As the video of Sully’s beating down continues to circulate, Summerhouse employees start to get worried. They’re not sure what the future holds for their boss, and whether or not he’ll be able to protect them from any potential harm.
Jaq is one of the people who saw the video and she quickly heads over to Dushane’s place to let him know. ..
Jamie tells Dushane that the situation has been dealt with and he’ll be heading home soon. Dushane wants him back, urging him to head out on the road for his next job. However, speaking to Chaash sees Jamie’s conviction waver, as he rings Lizzie and decides to work together with her.
Jamie and Emilio drive to Juan’s petrol station, warning him of the impending meeting. While at the station, they phone Dushane and let him know that they’re meeting Juan. They make sure no more shipments are intercepted or stolen, increasing their profits.
Lauryn is in a tough situation when Vee takes her phone away. Curtis takes Vee’s side over Lauryn’s, claiming she doesn’t need it and that social media and 5g aren’t good for the baby.
Lauryn is shocked when Curtis turns hostile. She backs down, not wanting a big confrontation. She does manage to convince him to drive her out to the department store, needing new maternity clothes. Unfortunately when they get there, Curtis decides to send Vee in… until Lauryn starts bursting into tears.
After being left alone by the other contestants, Lauryn decides to make a run for it and charges out of the fire exit. It doesn’t take long for the others to figure out what’s happening, but she manages to get in a taxi and escape Curtis just as he shows up and begins pounding on the glass. It’s certainly touch and go for a while though during this nail-biting segment. ..
Jaq and the boys find themselves in the middle of a standoff with Cyprus. Jaq is determined to get his gear back, but Cyprus wants nothing to do with him. Jaq and the boys are forced to make a decision: either let Cyprus take Sully or give him back. They choose to give Sully back, but it’s not over yet.
Jamie meets Juan, a man who promises to crush him and Dushane if he tries moving product on his turf. Jamie suggests that they cut out hostility and just focus on business. Juan wants 25% of the profits and a 100,000 euro down-payment too. In exchange, Dushane and Jamie will get free movement and protection.
Jamie offers to enter into a business partnership with the Duques in order to cut out Dushane completely. This would allow the Duques to come into play, with Juan claiming they can bring in up to ten times more product.
It’s a dangerous game and one that’ll be interesting to see who comes out on top.
Jaq breaks into an abandoned shop after-hours and finds several people dead, while Sully is found beaten but still alive. Dushane orders Kieron to grab some petrol cans and flaming the place out, hiding evidence that they were even there. Jaq escapes with Sully and they make their way back to London.
Jamie and Dushane rush to the door, only to find that Lauryn has come to stay with them. She tells them that she’s been homeless for the past few weeks and needs a place to stay. Jamie and Dushane are hesitant at first, but Lauryn convinces them that she’s not a bad person and they should let her stay.
The Episode Review
Lauryn finally manages to escape the horrors of Vee and Curtis, with her scenes incredibly moving and wracked in tension right the way through. The hug she gives Jaq at the end is really moving and it’s a pretty powerful moment too, one that could end up having repercussions in the future should Curtis try to find her and track his partner down.
Meanwhile, Sully is found in the abandoned shop with the shootout at the end providing a nice burst of excitement in what’s otherwise been a rather subdued season, with not much in the way of outright action or thriller elements. ..
Spain and Morocco’s drama is certainly intriguing. Seeing Jamie potentially get the one-up over Dushane, undermining his business, and deciding to try and play his hand brings up a nice power dynamic that will be interesting to see play out. ..
