Episode 5 of the 2023 "Great Expectations" series, written by Steven Knight, deviates into a dark, high-stakes plot involving a drug-induced scheme by Jaggers and Pip to ruin Bentley Drummle. While praised for high production values and performances, the episode received mixed reviews for its significant departures from the original novel. For a full recap of the episode, visit British Period Dramas . 'Great Expectations' recap: What happened in Episode 5?