[s5e9] Allegiance ❲ULTIMATE – 2025❳

are left reeling from the failed raid, with June’s hatred for Gilead reaching a fever pitch after Lawrence’s complicity in the pilots' deaths is revealed. The Verdict

: There were frustrations regarding the tactical "stupidity" of the raid, with viewers questioning how a state-of-the-art U.S. command center could be so easily outmaneuvered. Critical Consensus [S5E9] Allegiance

The episode centers on a high-risk rescue mission led by Mark Tuello and the American forces to extract Hannah from a Gilead Wife school. Despite the build-up, the raid ends in a devastating failure when Gilead’s anti-aircraft defenses—warned by an unknown source—shoot down the American planes before they can reach the target. Amidst this chaos: are left reeling from the failed raid, with

: As the episode's director and a lead actor, Whitford brings a chilling depth to Lawrence, illustrating how he can be both a vulnerable widower and a cold architect of death. The Bad : Critical Consensus The episode centers on a high-risk

: Serena’s escape is widely considered the episode’s highlight, showcasing her returning to her most tactical and desperate self.

: Some critics and fans felt the failed raid was "the most predictable thing in the world," arguing that the show frequently dangles hope for Hannah only to snatch it away for emotional shock value.