Ripper Street 1x5 May 2026

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

: 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 1x5

: Provides technical insight into the snipers and weaponry used by the bandits. : The robberies are masterminded by Madoc Faulkner

Ripper Street episode 5 review: The Weight Of One Man's Heart Subplot: Drake’s Romance with Rose : Provides technical

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

: Forced to choose between his duty to Reid and his loyalty to his old commander, Drake ultimately stays true to H Division.

: Faulkner offers Drake the sapphire, which represents the financial means to buy Rose’s freedom and start a new life. Climax and Conclusion