Ripper Street 1x5 -

: Faulkner is suffering from deteriorating mental health (likely PTSD) and a sense of abandonment by the empire. He attempts to recruit Drake for a final, massive heist—robbing the Mint —using their shared military bond as leverage. Subplot: Drake’s Romance with Rose

: The robberies are masterminded by Madoc Faulkner (played by Iain Glen), Drake’s former Colonel from his time serving in Sudan. Ripper Street 1x5

: Struggles to keep Drake on the right path while investigating the military-precision robberies. : Faulkner is suffering from deteriorating mental health

The episode begins with a series of peculiar robberies targeting high-end jewelry across Whitechapel. Uniquely, the thieves return the stolen items, missing only a single . : Struggles to keep Drake on the right

: The heist is foiled, but the emotional cost is high. Drake presents the sapphire to Rose in a final attempt to win her heart, only to be rejected when she makes it clear she cannot love him. The episode ends with a heartbreaking shot of Drake alone, highlighting the "weight" mentioned in the title. Key Character Moments

Parallel to the crime investigation is Drake’s pursuit of , a prostitute at Long Susan's brothel.