In Episode 5, Arielle and Nadia are seen having fun at a club, but Nadia drugs Arielle and then pretends to take some of the drug herself, creating a tense and suspicious situation between the two characters.

After publishing footage of Joshua's death, the Kollective exposes Russia's crimes in the DRC, revealing their involvement in the cover-up related to the plane crash and corrupt activities.

The Russians threaten Etienne by using his daughter Arielle as leverage, putting pressure on him as the Kollective continues their investigation.

Mbemba is leading the presidential race in the DRC during Episode 5, which adds political tension to the unfolding investigation by the Kollective.

Aaron, after witnessing Drischev's shocking death, resolves to track Kuzmin's plane with Etienne, who has rejoined the Kollective, as part of their ongoing investigation into the crash and related conspiracies.