: The episode reveals the existence of state-sanctioned concentration camps, rebranded as "Erstwhile" facilities. Rook defends them by citing historical British precedents and claiming they allow for "natural selection" through neglect.
With (Emma Thompson) now Prime Minister, the United Kingdom faces severe infrastructure collapses and authoritarian shifts: Years_and_Years_2019_streaming_s01e05
As of April 2026, the series is available through several digital platforms: : The episode reveals the existence of state-sanctioned
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: Edith (Jessica Hynes) intensifies her activism to uncover the truth about people vanishing into the "Erstwhile" system, eventually recruiting Bethany as her technical operative.