For All Mankind Season 4 Episode 5 Recap: Will Aleida Meet Margo?

Danny's Tragic Fate And Ed-Dani Conflict

Ever since it was confirmed that Danny is leaving For All Mankind Season 4, it's been clear that something terrible happened to the troubled astronaut. Danielle's flashbacks show that the isolation of Danny's solitary confinement in the North Korean spaceship became too much for him. When Ed and Danielle visited Danny to update him on their supplies, they found him dead in his spacesuit, sitting by a rock, looking out across the horizon. It's a horrifying end for Danny, showing that he never got a chance to make amends for his role in the fatal drilling accident.

Ed and Dani have made it clear through their conflicts that they both blame each other for the tragedy. Danielle has repeatedly expressed her concern that Danny wasn't ready for Mars in the previous episode. On Ed's side, he accuses Danielle of returning to Earth and quitting NASA to escape her guilt over Danny's death. He cruelly suggests that Dani exile him with nothing but a Bible for lying about his health concerns, pushing his former colleague to the edge. Fed up with dealing with Ed and covering for his mistakes, she fires him as her XO.

What's Next For Old Man Mars?

After Dani learned about Ed Baldwin's health concerns, she suggested he step back from flight duties. Ed, feeling insecure, interpreted this as forced retirement, despite Dani's offer to keep him as her Executive Officer. Ed gets upset, bringing up Danny's death and blaming Danielle, leading her to take a tough stance. Describing Ed as a bitter old man, she not only takes away his flight privileges but also removes him from his role as XO.

Now, Ed Baldwin, often referred to as the "old man Mars," is essentially a civilian on the Red Planet with no official role in Happy Valley. He's already made it clear that he doesn't want to go back to Earth, and doing so now would mean admitting Dani was right. Ed isn't great at admitting when others are right, so he'll probably stay on Mars. The only question is whether he lives there quietly or makes things challenging for Dani and the Goldilocks mining project.

Miles' Betrayal Unveiled: Martian Rock Business Threatens Partnership

Despite Ilya's objections, Miles Dale is moving forward with his red obsidian export business. After risking his life in For All Mankind season 4, episode 4 to get Mars rocks, Miles has been sending them back to Earth. He's aware he betrayed Ilya's trust, evident in his unease when closing a video message from his family in their new home. With Ilya seeing the newspaper ad for Martian jewelry, it's only a matter of time before their partnership falls apart.

Dev Ayasa's Mars Ambition: Escaping The Past Or Settling Old Scores?

After finding the Goldilocks asteroid rich in iridium, Dev Ayasa starts planning a trip to Mars. During a visit to his mother, he harshly severs ties, blaming her for his father's downfall after his space dreams were crushed. Dev claims he's going to Mars to build a better world, not to fix Earth's problems. It's evident he's escaping his challenging childhood, especially seen in his emotional response to Kelly Baldwin and her loyalty to her son Alex. As always, Dev's Mars move isn't about improving humanity; it's about avenging a perceived injustice against his late father.

Kelly Baldwin's Martian Mission: A New Chapter For Mother And Son

Kelly chooses to join Dev on Mars to lead the search for life, a mission she's dedicated her career to. Despite initially thinking of leaving her son behind, Kelly decides to take Alex with her. Since Alex was born in space, NASA believes the Martian atmospheric conditions could alleviate his health issues on Earth. Kelly and Alex arriving on Mars come at a convenient time for Ed, now that he's been fired by Danielle. However, Ed Baldwin doesn't seem entirely prepared to sit back and be a doting grandfather, hinting at potential family conflicts ahead.

Aleida's High-Stakes Mission In Leningrad

A crisis summit is underway as Presidents Al Gore and Fyodor Korzhenko aim to gain political advantages regarding the Goldilocks asteroid's mineral sharing. Aleida Rosales will represent Helios at the talks in Leningrad, attempting to prevent a Cold War restart in For All Mankind's season 4. Margo Madison, believed dead by the USA after the JSC bombing, is a new recruit at Roscosmos. While Irina Morozova may keep Margo hidden, her expertise is crucial for planning the joint mission to mine Goldilocks for iridium. Aleida's Soviet trip becomes more tense as she embraces her role as a "power broker," and encountering Margo could disrupt her recovery in For All Mankind season 4.