Ep 5. Please Give

Please Give is the fifth episode of the third season of the American drama television series Kingdom, which originally aired on the Audience Network on June 1, 2017.

The episode focuses on the aftermath of Ryan Wheeler's drug relapse, which was revealed in the previous episode. In Please Give, Ryan's trainer and mentor Alvey Kulina (played by Frank Grillo) is determined to help him get back on track and avoid getting kicked out of Navy St. MMA gym for good. However, Ryan's wife Lisa (played by Kiele Sanchez) is less forgiving and confronts him about his drug use, leading to a tense and emotional conversation.

Meanwhile, other members of the gym are dealing with their own issues. Alvey's son Nate (played by Nick Jonas) is struggling with his sexuality and the fear of coming out to his father, while his girlfriend Mac (played by Kiele Sanchez) is dealing with her own insecurities and jealousy. Alicia Mendez (played by Natalie Martinez) is also facing a difficult situation, as her estranged father shows up at the gym and tries to reconnect with her.

As the characters deal with their personal struggles, there is also tension brewing in the world of MMA. Alvey's rival Jay Kulina (played by Jonathan Tucker) is set to fight in a big match, and tensions between the two men are running high. This leads to a showdown between the two fighters, and the results have significant consequences for everyone involved.

Overall, Please Give is a powerful and emotional episode that highlights the complex relationships and struggles of the characters in Kingdom. Through strong performances and tense plotlines, it explores themes of addiction, family, and identity in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking for viewers.