Faithless Season 1 episode 5 recap: Crime and the church
After last week’s cliffhanger ending, episode 5 of Faithless on Showmax delivers even more intrigue! The air is thick with tension at Benja's funeral as we jump between past and present to learn that Esther and her friends have made a deal with the devil.
Here’s a recap of everything that happened in episode 5:
Cain attends Benja’s funeral
Cain’s presence looms large at Benja’s funeral. Uninvited, he presents a short eulogy to Benja, but his words veil a not-so-subtle threat. He wants Esther and her friends to know he’s in charge, and that he’ll be keeping a close eye on them.
No way out
The ladies don’t have any other options than to work for Cain. They don’t want to risk the lives of their loved ones by going against him. But Esther wants them to stand strong. She wants no part of it and storms off, but we know there’s no way out when you’re caught in Cain’s web.
Meanwhile, Pastor Musa becomes suspicious of Ruth, sensing she may be hiding something about her association with Cain. Ruth lies that she’s found an anonymous donor for the church, but he can sense there’s more to her story.
Esther loses faith
Esther is plagued by her memories and suffers under the weight of responsibility to take care of Lily, who is traumatised after her experience at the church. Esther turns against her faith and rallies against God for not protecting her and for allowing all the bad things to happen.
Cain’s wash-wash at the church
With cameras and new computers installed at the church, Cain’s wash-wash operation is set up and ready to go. Ruth takes charge and tries to convince Cain that they can use the money for good – and that doing so will work in his favour.
Jonah promises to do whatever he can to protect Esther and Lily
Jonah visits Benja’s grave and to make a vow to his deceased friend: he promises that Esther and Lily will be taken care of. Detective Dan confronts him and we learn that it was Jonah who gave Dan the anonymous tip about Cain. Dan challenges Benja; he says that if Benja wants to protect Esther and Lily, he’ll wear a wire to entrap Cain.
Will he be brave enough to rat out his own father and take him down, once and for all? All the episodes of Faithless are ready to bingewatch on Showmax.
More like this
7 things to know about indie award-winning movie Dìdi
Sean Wang won two Independent Spirit Awards for this quirky comedy-drama based on his teenage years as the son of Taiwanese immigrants in California.
Destination X S1
Ten contestants embark on a mysterious road trip, aboard a blacked-out bus, and must complete challenges, earn clues and try to locate Destination X.
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent S1-2
This spin-off of the hit crime drama franchise follows an elite squad investigating corruption and high-level white-collar crime in Greater Toronto.
Happy’s Place S1
Bobbie inherits her father's restaurant and is shocked to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.
Married to Medicine: Atlanta S12
The women of Married to Medicine face unprecedented times as their lives are turned upside down when the pandemic hits.
Dìdi (2024)
Follow 13-year-old Chris Wang as he navigates his identity, first love, friendships, and family life during the summer of 2008.
Lockerbie: A Search For Truth S1
After losing his daughter in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, Dr Jim Swire begins a quest for truth.
Watson S1
A year after the death of Sherlock Holmes, Dr John Watson resumes his medical career - until his old life starts pulling him back.
Faithless: No sleep for the guilty
Faithless: Haunted by secrets
More Kenyan hits to stream
Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!
Dr. Catherine speaks on flying the Kenyan flag and reuniting with Zena on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - Africa
Dr C opens up about representing Kenya in RHUGT–Africa, reuniting with Zena in Brazil, healing through therapy, and revealing a fun new side.
.jpg&w=3840&q=100)
Inside ‘Adam to Eve’: Filmmaker Alex Konstantaras on His Bold New Showmax Dramedy
Discover how filmmaker Alex Konstantaras flipped the script on gender roles in the new Showmax dramedy Adam to Eve in this exclusive interview.
Blessing Lungaho, Celestine Gachuhi & Marya Okoth star in gender swap dramedy Adam to Eve
A hilarious gender swap dramedy starring Blessing Lungaho, Marya Okoth, Ellah Maina & Celestine Gachuhi.
Latest Stories
Die Kwiksilwers (2024)
Fana Mokoena on playing a sangoma in Masinga
Tlali returns: Outlaws’ most loved and hated villain is back
What to watch on Showmax in December 2025
Afrikaans adaptation of The Office to premiere in January
.png&w=3840&q=100)
Youngins' Kealeboga Masango on Buhle's pregnancy shock
Where to see the cast of Outlaws S2 on Showmax
Mamodibe as Buang: The woman behind the warrior in Outlaws
From Poverty to Purpose: The Redemption of Emmanuel Adebayor: Why Saving Lives Trumps Scoring Goals
Christall on The Ultimate Girls Trip, Evodia and more
“No one wins in war” - Nikki Comninos on Unspoken War
Reney Bouwer gets candid in Showmax documentary Slay Queens
Manchester City vs Liverpool: The Rivalry Reignites
Hakeem Kae-Kazim on Showmax crime thriller Masinga - The Calling
Lehlohonolo Mayeza on Leruo’s battles in Outlaws Season 2
Slay Queens: Inno Morolong on the dark side of the lifestyle
10 fun things to watch on World Animation Day
Annie Mthembu opens up about The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Africa
What to watch on Showmax in November 2025
Can LFC rediscover the form that saw them crowned champions?
Conor Bradley on Liverpool's difficult run and the path back
Youngins S3: Toka Mtabane on Khaya and Amo's relationship
Finding Optel to hit Showmax after BFI London Film Festival
Outlaws S2: Meet the new Sihle, Noluthando Ngema
