Ep 5. Buyout

In StartUp season 1 episode 5, titled "Buyout," the tension between GenCoin and Ronald Dacey (Edi Gathegi), his gang, and Haitian gang leader Wes Morales (Leonardo Nam) continue to escalate. Wes and Ronald team up to take down Nick (Adam Brody) and his team. Meanwhile, Nick's father, Martin (Ed Begley Jr.), comes to Miami and starts to investigate his son's business ventures and the unexpected news of his daughter-in-law's pregnancy. At the same time, Izzy (Otmara Marrero) is approached by a potential investor for her Darknet project. Alex (Jamin Lyons) and GenCoin deal with setbacks when their newest user turns out to be a radical pro-anarchist group that uses their currency for illegal activities.

The episode starts with Ronald Dacey and Wes Morales meeting in person for the first time to discuss their situation with Nick and GenCoin. Ronald tells Wes he just wants his investment back, but Wes warns him that he doesn't want to mess with a "Haitian with an army." They agree to work together to take down Nick and his team.

Meanwhile, Nick is dealing with his father's arrival in Miami. Martin is shocked to hear about the extent of Nick's business ventures, including GenCoin and his involvement with Izzy's Darknet project. Martin, who is a retired banker, wants to know more about GenCoin and its potential as a legitimate business. However, Nick is hesitant to share too much information with his father, causing tension between them.

Izzy, on the other hand, is approached by a potential investor for her Darknet project. The investor, who is a cybersecurity expert, is interested in Izzy's project and offers to invest in it. Izzy is excited about the offer but knows that she needs to discuss it with Nick before accepting it.

Back at GenCoin, Alex has been focusing on acquiring more users for their cryptocurrency. They're excited to see a surge in new users, but they soon learn that their newest user is a radical pro-anarchist group that is using GenCoin for illegal activities. Alex and the team are worried about the negative impact this could have on their business, especially with investors like Ronald and Martin looking into their company.

As the episode progresses, tensions between GenCoin and the Haitian and Dacey gangs continue to escalate. Nick and his team are unsure how to deal with this new threat, especially given their current setbacks. They're also dealing with personal issues, such as Nick's strained relationship with his father, and Ronald's threatening behavior towards them. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers wanting more.

Overall, StartUp season 1 episode 5 is action-packed and full of drama. The various plotlines - from Izzy's Darknet project to Nick's personal problems - all come together to create a tense and unpredictable episode. Viewers are left wondering how the situation with the Dacey and Haitian gangs will play out and what the future holds for GenCoin.