Sneaky Pete Season 1 Episode 5 Sam
- TV-MA
- January 13, 2017
- 51 min
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7.9 (886)
Sneaky Pete season 1 episode 5, titled "Sam," follows Marius as he continues to navigate his new life as Pete, a con artist who assumes the identity of his former cellmate. In this episode, Marius/Pete reunites with his estranged brother, Eddie, who is in trouble with some dangerous criminals.
As the episode begins, Marius/Pete is trying to maintain his cover as he works at the bail bond business his grandparents own. He's still learning the ropes and struggles with the moral implications of his new job, but his cunning and quick thinking help him get by. However, he soon realizes that he can't keep up the act forever, and he needs to come clean to his grandparents before they get hurt.
Meanwhile, Marius/Pete's brother, Eddie, shows up at the bail bond business looking for help. Eddie is a small-time crook and drug addict who has gotten himself involved with a ruthless gangster named Vince. Vince is holding Eddie responsible for a debt of $10,000, and he wants his money back--or he'll kill Eddie.
Marius/Pete agrees to help his brother, despite knowing that it could put his own cover at risk. He enlists the help of fellow con artist Julia, who is more than happy to assist in a scheme to get the money Eddie owes. Together, they come up with a plan to steal a rare bottle of wine from a wealthy collector, and to sell it to Vince to pay off Eddie's debt.
The plan seems foolproof, but things quickly go wrong when Julia gets arrested for shoplifting. Now, Marius/Pete is forced to improvise and come up with a new plan to get the money Eddie needs. He turns to his estranged father, who is a wealthy businessman and art collector, for help. Marius/Pete and his father have a complicated relationship, and their reunion is fraught with tension and distrust.
As Marius/Pete tries to navigate his family dynamics, he must also deal with the fallout from his various scams and lies. He's being closely watched by several authorities, including a police detective who is suspicious of Marius/Pete's motives and activities. Additionally, Vince is becoming increasingly angry and violent as he realizes that he has been tricked.
Despite all of these challenges, Marius/Pete manages to pull off a daring heist and secure the money Eddie needs to pay off his debt. However, as the episode draws to a close, it's clear that Marius/Pete's troubles are far from over. His various schemes and deceptions are beginning to catch up with him, and he's running out of time to keep his secrets hidden.
Overall, "Sam" is an intense and suspenseful episode that showcases the talents of the show's ensemble cast. The plot is complex and layered, with plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers engaged. As the series progresses, it's clear that Marius/Pete's past and present are closely intertwined, and his illusions are starting to crumble. Fans of heist movies and crime dramas will find plenty to enjoy in this thrilling episode of Sneaky Pete.