In episode 5, Eleina takes a more active role in the team's mission to find Skinner. She is instrumental in converting strange music files shared via SoundCloud into image files, revealing encrypted clinical trial data that shows Delta Medicinal knew about Hapna mutating into something toxic.

The team faces several challenges: Leland's drone gets jammed, Chris can't find a suitable building to jump from, Doug can't get through the parking lot, and landing on the roof is impossible during daylight. Ultimately, Alex walks through the front entrance pretending to belong, leading to a fight with security guards in an elevator as he tries to reach Dr. Ahmed Rahman's residence.

Popcorn Wizard, also known as Lynn, is introduced as a top hacker associated with Dr. Skinner. She is a secondary antagonist who easily outmatches the Lazarus team with her superior preparations. Her actions cause chaos during a press conference, including system hacks that disrupt the event, and she gains the respect of Eleina.

The clinical trial data, disguised as music files on SoundCloud, is actually encrypted information revealing that Delta Medicinal was aware of Hapna mutating into a toxic form. This discovery is key to understanding the threat and the company's involvement, and it motivates the team's investigation into Dr. Ahmed Rahman and Skinner.

The Lazarus team stages a press conference announcing a fake cure for Hapna to lure out Dr. Skinner or his followers. The event descends into chaos when a desperate individual tries to inject himself with the fake cure, and a hacker causes widespread disruptions including lights going out and flooding. The hacker operates from a van in Islamabad, escalating the tension and complicating the team's efforts.