Ep 4. Blood and Money

In MI-5 season 2 episode 4, titled "Blood and Money," the team must go undercover to infiltrate a criminal organization that is suspected of funding terrorist activities. The group, known as the Redbacks, has been implicated in a number of illegal activities, including drug and human trafficking, as well as arms dealing.

Harry Pearce, head of the MI-5 counter-terrorism department, assigns agent Zoe Reynolds to lead the operation. Zoe is tasked with posing as a financial advisor to the Redbacks' leader, a ruthless businessman named Leon Steyner. She is to gain Steyner's trust and gather intel on the organization's activities, as well as its links to terrorist groups.

To assist Zoe, MI-5 enlists the help of a former Redbacks member, Danny Hunter. Danny agrees to work as a mole, using his inside knowledge of the organization to help Zoe navigate the dangerous world of organized crime.

As Zoe begins to build her cover, she faces numerous challenges. First, she must convince Steyner of her financial expertise, despite having no prior experience in the field. She also must deal with the advances of Steyner's right-hand man, a suave and dangerous criminal named Jez Cook.

Meanwhile, Danny's loyalties are put to the test when he is forced to participate in a brutal Redbacks initiation ritual. Despite the danger, he perseveres, determined to help Zoe bring down the organization.

As the operation unfolds, MI-5 discovers that the Redbacks have been using their illicit profits to fund a terrorist cell operating in the UK. The team must work quickly to track down the terrorists and stop a potentially catastrophic attack.

In the end, Zoe's cover is blown, and she is taken captive by the Redbacks. It is up to Danny to rescue her, and the team must race against time to stop the terrorists before it's too late.

"Blood and Money" is a tense and action-packed episode that explores the dangerous world of organized crime and terrorism. The episode features strong performances from the cast, particularly Keeley Hawes as Zoe Reynolds and David Oyelowo as Danny Hunter. It also highlights the challenges faced by intelligence agencies in uncovering and disrupting terrorist networks, a topic that remains all too relevant today.