Episode 5 of Platonic kicks off with a glimpse into the blossoming bond between Will and Peyton. Despite the vast age difference that separates them by almost a decade, the pair seems to be thriving in each other's presence. From standing in line for fast food to participating in a dollar-per-pound sale at a store, they appear deeply comfortable in the embrace of their newfound friendship.
Motivated by Peyton's penchant for Machine Gun Kelly, Will undergoes a makeover under Sylvia's watchful eye. Charlie walks in to find the pair laughing heartily, with Sylvia busy applying color to Will's hair, causing him a twinge of discomfort.
Charlie, a natural overthinker, is haunted by the remnants of Sylvia's wild night out from the previous evening. He broaches the subject with Sylvia as they prepare for bed, but she assures him that there's nothing to worry about. The next day, he discusses his concerns with Stewart at work, and Stewart echoes Sylvia's reassurance.
Eager to delve deeper into Will's world, Charlie extends an invitation to join the staff at a Dodgers baseball game. Will finds the invitation odd, and his friends Omar and Reggie echo his surprise. Sylvia and Katie share the same sentiment when Will mentions it to them. But with no way to decline, Will braces himself for the outing.
Not a die-hard sports fan, Will struggles to find the fun in the traditional baseball festivities, like chomping on a Dodgers hotdog and sporting a baseball cap from the merchandise stand. Initially, the experience is awkward, but as the game unfolds and the drinks flow, Will starts to enjoy the atmosphere.
However, there's an undercurrent of tension when Albert, Charlie's coworker, jokingly refers to Will as "Charlie's wife's boyfriend."
After the game, Will invites Charlie and Stewart to join him at his bar. As the evening progresses and more alcohol is consumed, the atmosphere turns festive, and everyone loosens up. Charlie phones Sylvia to join them, and a lively montage unfolds as our main characters showcase their hidden talents in public. The mood is electric and contagious, until the inevitable "barbitration" erupts.
Sylvia takes offense when Charlie mentions Will's "girlfriend" Peyton, a revelation that Charlie neglected to share with her. The tension mounts, and the evening takes an unexpected turn.
As the weight of his friends' expectations piled on, Will valiantly maintained his composure. However, the strain finally broke him, and he revealed the hurtful nickname his colleagues had bestowed upon him - "Sylvia's boyfriend." Sylvia, hearing this, was deeply disturbed, and in her emotional state, Andy unwittingly spilled the beans about her wild night with ketamine, causing Charlie to feel equally unsettled.
Amidst this tense atmosphere, an unexpected accident occurred. Will stumbled on a pile of broken glass, and a shard pierced his forearm. Charlie immediately rushed to his side, offering comfort while urgently calling for an ambulance.
Peyton returned home to tend to Will's injury, even preparing him a meal. Overwhelmed with gratitude, Will broke down, hinting at the possibility of a deeper, longer-term commitment this season. It's worth noting that Sylvia and Peyton have yet to cross paths, an encounter that would undoubtedly be intriguing.
Later, Sylvia and Charlie apologized to each other for their misunderstandings, bridging the gap between them. The night ended on a wild and unexpected note as Sylvia gave Charlie a daring makeover that left his colleagues in stitches the next morning. Despite the ups and downs, all ended well, and the evening drew to a close on a positive note.
