The Dropout Episode 5 Review
The Dropout is rocketing through this gripping true story, with another three-year time skip opening episode 5, «The Flower of Life». The series has demonstrated a masterful grasp on pacing and focus, and the change in directors hasn't slowed them down at all. Episode five comes courtesy of Francesca Gregorini, director of Tanner Hall, The Truth About Emmanuel, and series two of Killing Eve. The episode was written by Liz Hannah, best known for the 2017 Steven Spielberg thriller The Post.
Episode five takes place in 2013, three years after the successful deal with Walgreens to begin installing the Theranos wellness centers in stores. Despite that massive time jump, the scientists back at the company aren't much closer to developing a product that actually works. Though Elizabeth Holmes has put her partner Sunny Balwani in charge, he's done little more than yell at people. Balwani's anger issues have come more into focus as his role in the company becomes more prominent, and Naveen Andrews' performance perfectly sells the unhinged intimidation of the character.
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Richard Fuisz's patent and the resulting lawsuit are a big focus of the episode. William H. Macy does a stellar job in the role, pursuing an ostensibly righteous goal for a deeply selfish motivation. Fuisz and Holmes serve as perfect rivals, both pursuing the lawsuit for no better reason than a stubborn desire to win. Holmes brings in notorious lawyer David Boies to represent her in the largely symbolic case, and he's a dynamic presence in his brief appearance. Portrayed by Robocop and That 70s Show star Kurtwood Smith, the character is a perfect TV lawyer. Seemingly omnipotent, yet socially
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