Ep 4. Trouble Uptown
- TV-14
- March 3, 2019
- 52 min
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8.4 (233)
In Hustle season 1 episode 4, titled "Trouble Uptown," the team attempts to con a corrupt businessman named Frank Gorley, who has been exploiting a community in East London for his own gain. Gorley operates a shady charity that he uses to launder money and extort businesses, and the team decides to take him down by posing as representatives from a rival charity.
The episode begins with the team brainstorming their plan. Each member has a specific role to play: Danny will pose as a wealthy philanthropist who wants to partner with Gorley's charity, while Stacie will act as his assistant. Ash will play a representative from the rival charity, and Albert will pose as a wealthy businessman who wants to make a large donation.
The team's first step is to gain access to Gorley, which they do by attending a charity ball he's hosting. They manage to get in by convincing his assistant that Danny is a high-profile donor, and soon find themselves mingling with the other guests. While Stacie and Danny work on getting to know Gorley better, Ash and Albert break into his office to gather evidence of his illegal activities.
Things start to unravel when Gorley's ex-girlfriend shows up at the event, causing him to become distracted and suspicious. Danny tries to keep him focused, but it's clear that Gorley is onto them. Meanwhile, Ash and Albert discover that Gorley's organization is even more corrupt than they thought, and it becomes clear that they need to act fast before he can cover his tracks.
The tension builds as the team races to complete their con before Gorley catches on. There are a few close calls, but ultimately they succeed in exposing his corruption and saving the community he was exploiting. The episode ends with the team celebrating their victory, but with a hint that their work is far from done.
Overall, "Trouble Uptown" is an engaging and fast-paced episode that showcases the team's impressive conning skills. The plot is well-crafted, with plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The characters continue to develop, with each member playing a crucial role in the heist. Hustle fans are sure to enjoy this entertaining and suspenseful episode.