A Murder At The End Of The World Episode 5 Recap: What Happened To Darby At The Pool?

Manda Garcia
Dec 05, 2023
Jan 15, 2024

In just over an hour, Episode 5 of A Murder at the End of the World reveals several surprising twists. Building on the shocking hint from Episode 4 about Zoomer possibly being Bill's son, Episode 5 further explores the family secrets of Andy Ronson and suggests the potential involvement of Lee and Zoomer in the overarching murder mystery.

As Darby digs deeper into solving Bill and Rohan's murders, the episode takes us back and forth between her past and present with Bill. In the current timeline, another character meets an unfortunate end, and Darby keeps pushing her luck by facing danger head-on. With plenty of surprising twists and revelations in Episode 5 of "A Murder at the End of the World," it can get a bit confusing. So, let's break down all the important plot points to make sense of it all.

Darby Confronts Andy With Uncovered Truths About His Family

Upon discovering that Zoomer shares the same ACHOO Syndrome as Bill, Darby decides to meet Andy Ronson. Eva takes her 13 floors underground, revealing that Andy resides in a Silo. When Darby confronts Andy about his whereabouts during Bill's murder, revealing she knows about Bill being Zoomer's father, Andy responds calmly, defending himself against the accusations without displaying any surprise at Darby's newfound knowledge.

Andy Clears His Name In Bill's Murder And Asks Darby To Team Up

Andy Ronson calmly admits to Darby that he's aware Zoomer is biologically Bill's son, sharing that he is sterile. He refutes any involvement in Bill's murder by presenting medical bay footage moments before the incident, proving his ignorance of the event until Marius informed him. Andy proposes a partnership, urging Darby to collaborate in finding the real killer. He grants her access to his LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, offering a detailed 3D view of the hotel on the day of the murder.

Darby Joins Forces With Andy And Talks To David, Oliver, And Lu Mei

Darby starts to think Andy might not be the killer and joins him in interviewing the remaining guests about their activities on the day Bill died. Using the Lidar system, they focus on David, who spent over fifteen minutes in the hotel corridor before the incident. When questioned, David admits meeting Oliver but stays tight-lipped about further details. In contrast, Oliver openly confesses to a sexual relationship with David. Lu Mei is next, and Darby presses her about her hacking skills.

Initially evasive, Lu Mei eventually discloses that Rohan's murder made her fear for her safety, leading her to hack the retreat's firewall to seek help from her team, shedding light on Sian's helmet malfunction in a previous episode.

Darby Defies Andy And Attempts To Question Lee

After Andy steps out for an important call, Darby disobeys him and heads to Zoomer's room to have a conversation with Lee. She discloses to Lee that she shared the information about Zoomer being Bill's son with Andy. Lee is not just astonished by this revelation but also shocked that Andy was already aware of it. In response, Lee hurries to the bathroom and begins vomiting, prompting Darby to inspect her room.

Darby Finds Some Strange Items In Lee's Purse

While going through Lee's purse, Darby discovers an Argentinian passport with a different name and a photo of Lee with black hair. The presence of a wig in her bag indicates that she either lived in Argentina under a different name in the past or plans to leave Andy and go there in the future. The show also unveiled that David is from Argentina, raising the possibility of his involvement in Lee's potential plan with Rohan and Bill. Although her specific intentions at the retreat remain unclear, the way Brit Marling's Lee Andersen looks at Darby in A Murder at the End of the World's episode 5 appears peculiar.

A Flashback Unveils Details Of Darby And Bill's Previous Relationship

In a flashback, Bill and Darby pursue leads in the Silver Doe case. While Bill tries to connect with Darby by sharing the moment he fell for her, Darby remains focused on solving the case. Bill is concerned and disappointed by Darby's lack of interest in their relationship and obsession with the case. He walks out of the car, leaving Darby wondering about their relationship. This scene suggests a reason for Bill's eventual breakup with Darby.

Sian Passes Away But Imparts Vital Advice To Darby

In the current timeline of "A Murder at the End of the World," Darby visits Sian's room to gather information about Andy and Lee. Unfortunately, Sian is battling an infection from her recent tracheotomy. Darby shares details about Andy Ronson and his connection to Zoomer, but Sian denies involvement in Andy's schemes. In her final moments, Sian imparts a thought to Darby, emphasizing the ease of guilt as a way to avoid facing the truth. It serves as a reminder for Darby not to blame herself for Bill's death and the events that transpired between them.

Andy Ronson's Guests Wonder What He Might Be Up To

Following Sian's passing, Darby gathers with Ziba, Lu Mei, and Martin around a campfire near the central hotel. Initially discussing Sian's sudden death, their conversation shifts to sharing thoughts about Andy Ronson's plan. It becomes clear that none of them believe the retreat's location is a typical hotel. Darby reveals Andy Ronson's silo residence, reminiscent of the insect AI robots' construction near the southern summit. Ziba humorously speculates they could be "scholarship" candidates for Andy Ronson's post-apocalyptic silos. If Ziba's guess holds, one of the theories about Andy Ronson in "A Murder at the End of the World" might prove correct.

Bill's Decision To End His Relationship With Darby Is Revealed In A New Flashback

In another flashback, Darby wakes up Bill in the middle of the night to share her discovery about the killer's location. Bill is initially surprised but becomes concerned when he sees Darby has been drinking all night while fixating on the case. Darby doesn't grasp why Bill is worried and accidentally starts a fire in their room. Bill manages to put out the fire but wonders if he has to sacrifice himself for Darby to truly love him.

Darby Receives A Mysterious Message Leading Her To the Hotel's Pool

In the final part of A Murder at the End of the World episode 5, Darby notices her table lamp flickering in a specific pattern. Realizing it might be a Morse-coded message, she pays close attention and deciphers that someone wants to meet her at the hotel's poolside to explain why David called Bill before his murder. Darby decides to follow this clue but doesn't find anyone initially. Unprepared for the cold temperature outside, she jumps into the warm pool to stay warm.

Darby Encounters Danger Once More In A Murder At The End Of The World Episode 5

Before the credits roll in A Murder at the End of the World episode 5, someone attempts to kill Darby by closing the pool's lid while she's inside. Whether Darby survives remains uncertain, but it appears someone might rescue her. The Morse-coded message she received after questioning David suggests he might have lured her to the pool to harm her. Time will reveal the truth. Stay tuned for the next episode of A Murder at the End of the World Episode 6: Is Gonna Unveil The True Killer?