The 5th episode of Five Days at Memorial is the most emotional, heart breaking, and makes you want cry your eyes out because it shows what they went through, who they had to leave behind, and what they had to put down. Episode 5 of Five Days at Memorial starts with one word that's going to define this entire breathtaking chapter - desperate. It's desperate inside the hospital. There's a desperate lack of food and drink. Desperation outside. And those involved in the rescue operation are operating with a desperate lack of time. With no boats or helicopters, the rescue operation has ground to a halt. Susan is livid while the staff are seriously debating "doing the humane thing" regarding their pets. Susan also points out the patients that can't be rescued should similarly receive "the humane thing." Susan is quick to point out this isn't just a case of keeping these guys and gals safe but genuinely ending lives to stop suffering. While Memorial discuss this, LifeCare lose several more patients. Susan speaks to Diane and tells her they're doing as much as they can and won't be leaving anyone behind. What an emotional episode. It's hard not to get choked up at the rescue efforts of these brave nurses and doctors, who are essentially looking down the barrel of a gun at this point. It's hard to get a grasp of exactly how difficult this choice must be and when it's patients they've all been taking care of, knowing there's nothing they can do to help them, it must be heartbreaking for all involved. Episode 5 does a fantastic job depicting that struggle with the final 10 minutes or so juxtaposing the two extreme cases of emotion in the event of impossible odds. Some people face this head-on and fight back, desperate to try and find something positive to hang onto. For others - like Diane - they've almost given up, seeing the situation as bleak and hopeless. AppleTV have been producing some absolute bangers this year and Five Days at Memorial is another to add to that list. There's an excellent amount of characterization and the story has been told with care and an excellent pacing. If the rest of the season keeps up, we could be looking at one of the best Apple productions this year.