In the poignant fifth episode of "Land of Women," a tender flashback unfolds, revealing the tender moment when a youthful Julia discovered Mariona's tender infatuation with Andreu. The sisters, bound by blood and rivalry, engage in a heartfelt game, with Julia deliberately relinquishing victory's crown to ensure Mariona's cherished dream of winning Andreu's affection could bloom.
Fast-forwarding to the present, the tense atmosphere is palpable as Hank and Kevin hold Gala, Kate, and Julia captive, guns drawn. Amidst this dire situation, Gala's quick wit shines, as she masterfully orchestrates a ruse, weaving a tale of familial wealth tied to a prestigious winery. She artfully convinces Tony to grant her a reprieve, dangling the promise of lucrative wine profits as bait.
Fate intervenes when the group encounters Amat and Andreu, prompting Gala to spin another web of lies, portraying Hank and Kevin as harmless kinfolk visiting from afar. Andreu, however, senses a deeper current beneath the surface, his intuition whispering of hidden truths.
With her entire future resting precariously on the success of the winery, Gala embarks on a mission to reconcile with the cooperative, her pleas met with lingering resentment stemming from her past abandonment.
Echoing their youthful past, Julia dares Mariona to a replay of their childhood game, the stakes now heightened. If Julia triumphs, Mariona and her companions must lend Gala a listening ear. Should Mariona emerge victorious, their departure from this town would be forever etched in stone.
Mariona, her eyes alight with determination, accepts the challenge. The game commences, yet Julia, lost in a nostalgic haze, mistakes the present for the past. Her heart, still entwined with sisterly bonds, leads her to intentionally stumble, relinquishing victory once more, this time in the hopes of preserving the fragile unity that binds them all.
As she drifts away, seeking solitude, Julia is eventually tracked down by Mariona. Believing they are still in the prime of their youth, Julia unburdens her conscience, confessing that she intentionally let Mariona win, solely to remain by Andreu's side. She divulges a one-night encounter with him, racked with guilt, fearing that her friendship with Mariona would forever be shattered. This revelation touches Mariona's heart, and she extends forgiveness, healing the rift.
Returning to Montse's abode, Mariona orchestrates a pivotal moment, persuading the cooperative members to lend an ear to Gala's words. Gala, having enlisted Kate's artistic talents to sketch portraits of each woman in the group, now distributes these portraits, emphasizing that it is their unique essence that imbues their wine with unparalleled charm. The room erupts in applause, marking a triumphant moment for Gala, Julia, and Kate as they finally earn the acceptance and admiration of their peers.
Elsewhere, Andreu and the priest corner Julia outside, informing her of their plans to conduct a paternity test to unravel the mystery of Gala's fatherhood. Meanwhile, Kate's call to Maggie ignites a fiery reaction, as she vents her outrage over Tony's deceitful actions.
The episode draws to a charged close as Gala confides in Amat, revealing the true identities of Hank and Kevin. Their moment of intimacy, on the verge of a kiss, is abruptly halted by the arrival of Gala's husband, Fred, casting an unexpected shadow over the burgeoning connection.
