As the episode begins, we see Muriel (Anne Reid) working out in her yard. She goes inside tells the Amazon Echo like device to shut off the alarm. Then, she connects with the family links to chat with her family. Stephen (Rory Kinnear) says hello to hew mother. The group listens to Edith Lyons (Jessica Hynes) on television. She reveals that she probably suffered from radiation damage. We also find out that 40,000 some people died in the nuclear explosion. China has not retaliated. The family is distraught by the revelation that Edith was exposed. We see that Viktor (Maxim Baldry) is now living with Daniel (Russell Tovey).

Then, we see Viv on television. We also learn that the insect population has decreased over the years. Celeste (T’Nia Miller) and Stephen decide to sell their house and downsize. Ruby (Jade Alleyne) makes it clear that she does not want to move. The PM prepares to show off his new drone park. When doing so, he gets decapitated. Rosie (Ruth Madeley) is sure that Viv will be her new PM now. Daniel promises to pay her not to vote for Viv. Viktor spends time with Muriel. He tells her that her greenhouse in dangerous. She tells him that he is welcome there for the rest of his life. Bethany (Lydia West) hangs out with her mother.

She reveals that she had received implants in her hands. Now, they are her cellphone. Daniel gets gas. He goes inside and finds Viktor working there. They pretend they’re not having a relationship. When they get home, they have sex together. They knock off Ralph’s watch. Next, Daniel meets with Ralph (Dino Fetscher) at the school. Daniel returns the watch. He tells Ralph about Viktor working. He wants Ralph to sign the paperwork so they can get divorced. Ralph goes to the convenience store and speaks with Viktor briefly. Then, he steps outside and takes pictures of him. After that, everyone meets up at Muriel’s house.

Edith joins them. Everyone gets drunk and parties. Stephen gets naked and dances around the fire. Bethany tells Edith that she analyzed the wind pattern. She believes Edith got a bigger dose than she said. She believes Edith has ten years. Edith encourages her to be quiet. Muriel finds out that Viktor receives a text message at midnight. It is from the home office and it tells him that he cannot remain in the UK. She believes it is a hoax. Daniel and Viktor do not. At home, Rosie offers to get the boys bunk beds. Lee is happy with that idea. Edith and Rosie speak about modern medicine. Rosie believes it has gone too far.

She doesn’t seem interested in being fixed. Viktor is scheduled to speak with home office. He has been turned in by Ralph. Viktor never returns from the meeting. Daniel is told that he has been detained. Daniel gets touch with Stephen and tells him. Daniel goes to Stephen’s house. We learn that Viktor is at Three Bridges. It is a removal facility. Celeste and Stephen have found a new place. Daniel gets a call from Viktor. Viktor doesn’t care about his phone. He asks Daniel if he is okay. Daniel tells him that he got his clothes. He plans to see Viktor in the morning. That isn’t going to happen. He will be gone by then. Daniel isn’t happy that Viktor is being sent to Kiev.

He says he’ll get him back. Edith joins Rosie in bed. Nothing is wrong. Edith just wants to sleep together. They speak about old times. In the morning, Daniel watches his phone. In all likelihood, Viktor is already gone. Daniel says he is going home to get him back. He says goodbye to Stephen before leaving. Rosie calls Edith. She tells her to come outside and look quickly. Edith does. Rosie tells her to look at the Battle Bus. It is Vivienne Rook’s bus. Edith doesn’t seem too impressed with Viv. Both agree that she is horrific. Daniel gets a video call from Viktor. He has arrived back home alive.

Viktor says that he is fine. He says he is not under arrested or anything. Viktor says he will live discreetly until he can go. Daniel offers to fly out. Meanwhile, people take to the street to cheer on Viv. Rosie and Edith are surprised to see so many people. They head inside and Vivienne takes the stage. She is going to debate the other candidates. The other candidates do a good job picking Viv apart. Then, he is allowed to give her closing remarks. She shows the crowd something that has been smuggled in from Taiwan. She says it is highly illegal. It is a blink and has been created by cyber terrorists.

She turns it on and the phones in the building go off. It takes out all devices within a 30 mile radius. She says she would legalize the blink and give on to every parent, teacher, and school. She says she looked at her granddaughter’s phone. She is just six years old. She claims she found porn on the phone. She calls it filth. She claims children are streaming porn nonstop. She says she will bring the tech giants there and make them stand trial. She will jail them. The crowd cheers for her. Rosie manages to get a selfie with Viv. Celeste packs boxes. Stephen confirms that the money for the sale of the house has arrived. Celeste admits she doesn’t want to move either.

Stephen seems to be second guessing the decision too. Their phones ring in the middle of the night. It is from Sally, Tanya, and Richard Peel. They wonder if it is true. On television, we hear that the Japanese Exchange Group has issued a statement of no confidence in Foster Foster Drake. It is the second largest investment bank in America. It is believed that the bank will be filing for Chapter 11 as soon as trading opens on the east coast. Stephen learns that the online bank has gone down. He believes that they’ll be fine since the bank doesn’t own his. He admits he left all of the money in the bank. He believes he’ll be able to sort it out when the bank opens. However, the website for the bank just won’t load.

Celeste intends to go to the bank in person to move the money. Stephen goes with her. They find a long line outside of the Alliance bank. It seems everyone is having problems. Stephen speaks with a police officer. He is told he’ll just have to wait. Stephen asks for his colleague Bruce McNolte. He is the area manager. There is nothing the officer can do. Chaos ensues when people try to get into the bank. Celeste watches as everyone runs through the streets. All of the banks are having problems. Celeste calls Stephen. She says that the whole thing has gone down. Stephen panics. At home, he says that the bank has failed them. The house is sold and they have to get out. The buyer isn’t willing to cooperate.

Stephen reveals that they’ve lost 1,135,000. He insists they cannot get it back. They only have 85,000. Rosie doesn’t seem a problem with it. She claims that people like Stephen did this anyway. Stephen admits he is probably going to have problems at work. Stephen and the family is forced to move in with Muriel. She tells them that they’ll be just fine. The family watches as Vivienne wins the election. Rosie is right there cheering her on. Daniel seems worried about it. Muriel turns off the television. Viv tells the audience that this is just the beginning.

 

Years And Years Review

I am not really sure what to think about Years and Years. I think it would be better if it was 30 or 45 minutes an episode. It is slightly too long and jumbled together. Nevertheless, the series is very interesting. It is unique and it is slightly depressing too. I just wish it would move along a little quicker. It is very difficult to follow at times. The pieces I manage to uncover are indeed intriguing. I like it so far but believe it could be better.

The episode scores a 6.5 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of Years and Years right now.