Ripper Street 1x5 -

: Drake desperately wants to "save" Rose from her life of solicitation, unaware that she has her own ambitions to become a legitimate actress and does not see him as her romantic savior.

The episode culminates in a standoff between the police and Faulkner's group.

Parallel to the crime investigation is Drake’s pursuit of , a prostitute at Long Susan's brothel. Ripper Street 1x5

: The robberies are masterminded by Madoc Faulkner (played by Iain Glen), Drake’s former Colonel from his time serving in Sudan.

: In a rare moment of vulnerability, Drake takes Rose to the theater and buys her flowers and a pair of lovebirds. : Drake desperately wants to "save" Rose from

: Faulkner is suffering from deteriorating mental health (likely PTSD) and a sense of abandonment by the empire. He attempts to recruit Drake for a final, massive heist—robbing the Mint —using their shared military bond as leverage. Subplot: Drake’s Romance with Rose

Ripper Street episode 5 review: The Weight Of One Man's Heart : The robberies are masterminded by Madoc Faulkner

: Redemption, betrayal, military loyalty, and unrequited love. Main Plot: The Military Heist