[s5e5] Shifting Sands Today

McCreary is seen playing a "Dead Man's Hand" (Aces and 8s), hinting at the lethal nature of the upcoming conflict between the prisoners and Wonkru.

On the mothership, McCreary tortures Raven for the flight codes she locked. Meanwhile, Murphy is brought in to motivate her. Miles Shaw (Lt. Shaw) reveals he is not as loyal to Diyoza as he seems, eventually helping Raven and Murphy by faking an escape to protect them from further harm. [S5E5] Shifting Sands

Indra provides a rare moment of emotional depth, challenging Octavia’s belief that "love is weakness" by admitting her own love for the young queen. McCreary is seen playing a "Dead Man's Hand"

Octavia leads Wonkru toward Shallow Valley, ignoring Clarke’s warnings about the "Shifting Sands." The group is soon attacked by glass-storms and parasitic desert worms that burrow into the skin, leading to a gruesome medical crisis that forces Octavia to briefly rely on Clarke’s expertise. Miles Shaw (Lt