Ep 5. Jimmy's Got a Money Machine

In Intelligence season 1 episode 5, titled "Jimmy's Got a Money Machine," the team at the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) find themselves investigating a potential insider threat. Specifically, one of their analysts, Jimmy, suddenly becomes flush with cash and begins exhibiting behavior that suggests he may be selling secrets to a foreign entity.

As the team delves deeper into the situation, they realize that Jimmy has stumbled upon a lucrative side hustle thanks to a new piece of technology he's developed. Essentially, he's created a program that can predict stock market trends with impressive accuracy. Using this tool, Jimmy has been able to make a significant amount of money on the side, to the point where he's bought a flashy new car and started wearing designer clothes to work.

At first, the team is skeptical of Jimmy's ability to create such a groundbreaking program, but they soon realize that he's telling the truth. However, they also recognize that his actions pose a significant risk to national security. If his program fell into the wrong hands, it could potentially wreak havoc on the global economy.

As a result, the team is faced with a tough decision: do they report Jimmy to their superiors and risk ruining his career and reputation, or do they try to work with him to ensure that his program doesn't fall into the wrong hands? As they debate the pros and cons of each decision, tensions rise and the team begins to fracture.

Meanwhile, outside of the office, Jerry starts to bond with Tuva over their mutual love of video games. The two of them spend their lunches playing online and discussing strategy. However, when Tuva starts to pull ahead in the games, Jerry becomes increasingly obsessed with beating her, to the point where he starts neglecting his work.

Throughout the episode, the tension builds as the team works to uncover the truth about Jimmy's money machine and decide how to proceed. In the end, they are forced to make a difficult decision that will have consequences for both Jimmy and the future of national security. As usual, the episode is filled with tense moments, clever dialogue, and unexpected twists and turns.