Romanzo Criminale season 1 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Tensions escalate as the Red Brigades' kidnapping of Aldo Moro influences the Rome underworld. Drug pushers strike due to increased police scrutiny, prompting gang members to consider violent measures. Freddo reconnects with his past love, Sara, amidst internal power struggles within the gang, especially around Lebanese's leadership. The gang considers leveraging the Moro situation for gain, but his death complicates their plans. Personal conflicts lead to tragedy for Freddo, culminating in a showdown with the police, leaving their fate uncertain.

Full Episode S01E05 Recap

### The Drug Pushers' Strike and Moro Kidnapping - The Red Brigades threaten to kill Aldo Moro, kidnapped a month ago. - Drug pushers go on strike due to increased police presence from the Moro situation. - Criminals discuss breaking legs to force pushers back to work. - Lebanese volunteers to handle a drug delivery himself. ### Police Roadblock Encounter - The gang encounters a police roadblock but cleverly avoids suspicion. - Officers search the boot of the car but miss the hidden drugs. - The gang mocks the police's focus on political violence over their criminal activities. ### Freddo and Sara's Reunion - Freddo reunites with Sara, reminiscing about the past. - Sara reveals that she now works at a bar and her father, Mario, has passed away. - Tension arises between Freddo and Gigio over Gigio's relationship with Roberta. ### Lebanese's Power Struggle and Meeting with Camorra - Lebanese asserts his dominance in the gang, but tension rises. - The gang is approached by the Camorra for help in finding Moro, offering gratitude from the state. ### The Gang's Ambition and the Moro Situation - The gang discusses the organizational skills of the Red Brigades. - They see an opportunity in the Moro kidnapping to gain power and resources. - Lebanese agrees to help the state find Moro. ### Freddo's Personal Turmoil and Gang's Operation - Freddo struggles with personal issues, including Sara and his criminal activities. - The gang continues their criminal operations amidst the Moro kidnapping crisis. - Lebanese's plan to aid the state in finding Moro unfolds. ### The Downfall of Moro and Gang's Tensions - News breaks of Moro's death, impacting the gang's plan. - Tensions rise within the gang over their future and Lebanese's leadership. ### The Betrayal and Tragic Consequences - Freddo discovers Sara's betrayal with another man. - In a confrontation, the man is killed, and Sara is accidentally shot. - The gang decides to dispose of the bodies, indicating a point of no return. ### The Aftermath and Police Involvement - Commissioner Scialoja continues his pursuit of the gang. - The gang faces internal conflicts and external threats from law enforcement. - Freddo and his girlfriend plan for a future amidst the chaos. ### The Final Confrontation - The police finally catch up with the gang, leading to a tense standoff. - The episode ends with the gang's future uncertain and relationships strained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the drug pushers go on strike?

Due to the increased police presence because of the Aldo Moro kidnapping situation.

What was the gang's initial response to the pushers' strike?

They considered using violence, such as breaking legs, to force the pushers back to work.

How did the gang avoid detection at the police roadblock?

They hid the drugs well and acted calmly, leading the police to only search the boot and miss the hidden drugs.

Who is Sara and what is her connection to Freddo?

Sara is someone from Freddo's past, with whom he shares a romantic history.

What happened to Sara's father, Mario?

Mario, previously a bar owner, died from a heart attack two years prior.

What is the gang's relationship with the Camorra?

The Camorra approaches the gang to help find Aldo Moro, offering gratitude from the state in return.

What was the gang's plan regarding the Moro kidnapping?

They saw an opportunity to use the situation to gain power and resources.

How did the news of Moro's death affect the gang?

It impacted their plan to aid the state in finding him and caused tensions within the gang.

What led to Sara's shooting?

A confrontation between Freddo and a man who betrayed him with Sara, which ended in the man's death and Sara's accidental shooting.

How does the episode end?

With the police finally catching up to the gang, leading to a tense standoff and uncertain future for the gang members.

Romanzo Criminale season 1 episode 5