Jaw-Dropping Plot Twists Unveiled in Special Ops: Lioness Episode 5 Recap

Warning: The following article contains spoilers from Special Ops: Lioness season 1, episode 5.

Summary

Kate lost her baby in Special Ops: Lioness episode 5.

Kate will have a long recovery process after her car accident, and the extent of her future mobility is uncertain.

Joe and Kate reconciled after the accident, with Joe apologizing for neglecting their relationship and Kate expressing her longing for Joe's presence.

In the aftermath of Special Ops: Lioness season 1, episode 4, most of the characters found themselves in trouble, leaving them with numerous problems to handle in episode 5. Three members from Joe's team, Tucker, Two Cups, and Randy, joined Kyle for an unauthorized mission near the border of the United States and Mexico. During this mission, they successfully stopped a prisoner transfer and rescued one of Kyle's informants. Unfortunately, the situation quickly turned chaotic, resulting in multiple casualties and surveillance footage capturing Kyle, Tucker, Two Cups, and Randy in action.

Elsewhere,

7 Kate Lost Her Baby In Special Ops: Lioness Episode 5

and Neil's daughter, Kate, experienced a devastating car accident alongside her friends. Despite initially thinking her leg was her only concern, further examination of her blood work revealed that Kate was, in fact, pregnant. Meanwhile, an incident occurred where an individual drugged Cruz while she was working undercover at a club with Aaliyah and their friends, attempting to sexually assault her. Joe and their team intervened just in time, saving Cruz and leaving the perpetrator with irreversible psychological trauma. However, this distressing encounter undoubtedly had a significant impact on Cruz and her ongoing mission with Aaliyah. Consequently, as we enter Special Ops: Lioness season 1, episode 5, each character's storyline has become incredibly intricate and complex.

In Special Ops: Lioness season 1, episode 5, Kate underwent surgery on her leg. After the procedure, Joe and Neil received news from the doctor that their daughter's body had rejected the pregnancy during the operation. This revelation came as a relief to the parents, as it lifted a weight off their shoulders. At 14 years old, their daughter wasn't ready to become a mother, and now the three of them were freed from having to make a decision about the pregnancy.

6 Kate Will Have A Long Recovery Process Following The Accident

When Kate woke up, Joe was present, and upon seeking guidance from her mother, Joe responded by stating, "That was determined by God," implying that the car accident terminated the pregnancy. Kate herself acknowledged that she was not prepared to become a parent, to which Joe emphasized that there was a way to prevent it — namely, by waiting a little longer to engage in sexual activity. However, the true extent of Kate's transformation following the accident in Special Ops: Lioness remains uncertain for now.

Following the devastating car accident depicted in Episode 4 of Special Ops: Lioness, Kate underwent a crucial leg surgery in Episode 5. The intricate procedure, known as an open reduction internal fixation, involved the skilled surgeons inserting a rod through the center of Kate's femur, along with attaching a plate externally to stabilize the fracture. Thankfully, the operation was successful, with Kate experiencing minimal nerve damage and primarily soft tissue injuries. While this outcome is encouraging, Kate's journey to full recovery still lies ahead, demanding dedication and perseverance.

5 Joe & Kate Made Amends

The doctor refrained from offering Joe and Neil a glimpse into their 14-year-old daughter's future, acknowledging that her bones were still in the process of growth. Although there were hints that Kate might encounter difficulties with mobility, the precise impact of her injury on her bone development remained uncertain. Regrettably, the doctor conveyed to Joe and Neil that only the passage of time would unveil what lay ahead for Kate in Special Ops: Lioness. Nevertheless, throughout the remainder of season 1, Kate's journey will unquestionably revolve around her recuperation process.

In Special Ops: Lioness, Joe and Kate's relationship is one of the most strained ones, reflecting the complexity of this Paramount+ television series. Kate holds resentment towards Joe for being an absent parent most of the time, while Joe tries to balance being a mother to a teenager with the demands of her job. However, the car accident they experienced has brought their priorities into focus. After waking up from surgery, Joe was there by Kate's side, providing comfort and seeking reconciliation.

Joe expressed remorse for her actions as a "neglectful parent" and provided an explanation for her behavior spanning the past 14 years. As always, Zoe Saldaña delivered a haunting monologue as her character, recounting the sacrifices she made to protect other families, making it impossible to forget her poignant line directed at Kate — "The burden of my chosen profession falls on your shoulders." The emotional punches continued to land when Kate acknowledged, "I don't harbor any hatred towards you. I simply long for your presence." Undeniably, the scene between Joe and Kate in Special Ops: Lioness episode 5 stands as one of the series' most powerful and heart-wrenching moments.

4 Kaitlyn Suggested Joe Become A Station Chief

One of the primary conflicts in Special Ops: Lioness, aside from physical threats, revolves around Joe's strained relationship with her family. In episode 5, Joe's CIA supervisor Kaitlyn presents a potential solution - Joe could become a station chief. This role would allow her to remain in one location, such as London. However, it would require uprooting her family and relocating with them, and Joe appears reluctant to make such a move. Despite the less-than-ideal options available, becoming a station chief may be Joe's best choice, and Kaitlyn's suggestion could hint at what's to come in the season's finale.

3 Joe's Team Helped Stop A Bomb Threat

After assisting Kyle during a mission in Texas in Season 1, Episode 3 of Special Ops: Lioness, Joe's team found themselves in a precarious situation in Episode 5. They were faced with the daunting task of extricating themselves from danger, necessitating the utilization of their exceptional skills. Fortunately, the informant that Kyle assisted in liberation provided invaluable information concerning the drug cartels engaged in smuggling ISIS members across the border. Acting upon this intel, Kyle and the team traced the cartels to a nearby house, only to discover the presence of explosives within the premises. In order to avert a catastrophe, the previously designated non-lethal operation now required the QRF team to swiftly infiltrate the house and eliminate all threats to ensure the prevention of any suicide bombings.

2 Joe's Team Is No Longer In Trouble Following Their Unsanctioned Mission

Joe's team achieved success in thwarting the threat in Special Ops: Lioness season 1, episode 5. Consequently, Border Patrol expressed satisfaction and agreed to overlook the complications arising from episode 3, as part of the deal for their involvement in episode 5. Tucker, Two Cups, and Randy were granted immunity. They could now resume their original responsibilities within the Lioness program. However, it is highly unlikely that the CIA Deputy Director, Byron Westfield, will easily forgive and forget the indiscretions committed by Joe's team in future episodes of the series.

1 Cruz Finally Returned Aaliyah's Calls In Special Ops: Lioness Episode 5

In episode 5 of Special Ops: Lioness season 1, the storyline involving Cruz going undercover as a Lioness and infiltrating Aaliyah's life was largely ignored. The team was preoccupied with a side mission and fixing their errors. However, towards the end of the hour, Cruz resumed her assignment after Aaliyah persistently called and texted her inquiring about what had happened in episode 4. When Aaliyah insisted on video chatting, Cruz cleverly arranged her room to look like a dorm room.

Initially, Cruz objected to reuniting with Aaliyah, citing her dislike for Aaliyah's friends. Aaliyah reassured her by stating that her friends were no longer around, implying that it would just be the two of them. Interestingly, there was a subtle hint of a romantic undertone during their conversation. It remains to be seen what lies ahead for Cruz's relationship with Aaliyah as she is likely to officially resume her mission in episode 6 of Special Ops: Lioness season 1. Only time will reveal their future.