S5E5
Elixir of Life
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
Unexpected violence erupts in Chinatown during the festival of Tin Hau Don; Cullen confronts the Swede; and Durant involves Maggie in his latest scheme.
Our Take
The Chinatown festival sets a nice backdrop and the Swede confrontation finally delivers some tension that’s been simmering too long, but Durant’s scheme with Maggie feels like the show spinning its wheels again. A decent middle-of-the-road hour with a couple of strong scenes surrounded by familiar plotting. Worth it if you’re already invested in the season.