The episode picks up immediately after the breach of the Aquarium car. Layton (Daveed Diggs) is in a precarious position. He isn't fighting Wilford's goons with a rifle here; he is fighting for the loyalty of the Train.

If you are a collector or an A/V enthusiast, yes. Specifically for Episode 5. The darkness of the Drawers and the warmth of Wilford’s suite are rendered with a fidelity that makes streaming look like a dirty window.

The 1080p Bluray upscales beautifully. The show was shot digitally, but the post-production adds a gritty, analog feel. The fine details—Ruth’s tattered uniform threads, the frost on the exterior window glass, the serial numbers on the cattle cars—are all razor-sharp.

What makes this episode stand out is the cat-and-mouse game between Layton and Wilford (Sean Bean) over (Mike O'Malley). Pike is the living, breathing conscience of the rebellion. Wilford tries to break him via luxury (a hot shower, real food), while Layton tries to reach his humanity.

While previous episodes focused on the explosive shootouts for the Pirate Train or the political chess match between Mr. Wilford and Andre Layton, Episode 5 does something rare for a dystopian thriller—it stops to ask: What is the cost of a soul?