Holby ED is pushed to its limit in the fifth instalment of Casualty: Supply and Demand, as paramedic Teddy Gowan (Milo Clarke) makes a reckless choice that spirals beyond recovery—and spills into a night of life-threatening chaos that leaves the entire department reeling.
A breakdown before the emergency
Teddy’s shift starts on unstable ground. Still reeling from unresolved grief and resentment towards his colleague Indie (Naomi Wakszlak), the paramedic’s judgment is already impaired by emotional exhaustion
When they respond to a home emergency involving Grace Miller—a patient in severe distress—Teddy’s heart condition resurfaces under pressure. He masks symptoms like chest tightness and dizziness, forcing Indie to leap into action alone by climbing through a window to reach the patient safely. That risk alone puts the pair—and their professional judgment—under scrutiny
From adrenaline to danger
As the adrenaline fades, the team winds down at a brand-new nightclub in Holby. Indie’s recent move to Sheffield calls for a celebration. But when their fun night hits full swing, a dangerous twist appears: partygoers are unknowingly consuming deadly pills circulating in the city
For Teddy, whose heart is already compromised, the stakes are exponentially higher.
A department overwhelmed
Back at the ED, the consequences of the night unfold in real time. Overdose victims begin pouring in—victims of synthetic opioids laced with lethal substances. Jan and Siobhan urgently convene, realizing the scale of the emergency threatens the department’s capacity to respond safely
In parallel storylines, other characters grapple with their own personal crises:
- Jacob Masters faces angst as suspicion grows around his involvement in the morphine theft
- Ngozi Okoye, battling her sobriety, is triggered by harrowing cases flooding the ED
- Flynn Byron attempts to maintain order amid the chaos, though his reputation is under scrutiny in the background
- Indie Jankowski balances work challenges with emotional decisions—her future is unfolding, and her relationships are shifting
Why this episode shocks
It’s not just the overdose crisis that makes this a standout episode—it’s the personal collapse that reverberates through every corridor. Teddy’s vulnerability on shift and his ill-advised night out dramatize how frontline workers can be pushed beyond breaking, all in the name of escapism and momentary relief.
The emotional weight isn’t for one character alone—it spills across the ED in a wave of panic, heroism, and moral quandaries, asking: how do you help others when you’re barely holding yourself together?
What’s next? The fallout looms large
- Teddy’s health—and career—hang in the balance
Will he survive the overdose aftermath? Even if he does, his physical and mental state may never be the same. - Trust in the ED frays
As staff breakdowns expose vulnerabilities, will the department find its footing, or will deeper fractures surface? - Jacob, Flynn, Ngozi, and Indie—all under stress
With every personal storyline colliding, the ripple effect may reshape alliances and trust within Holby ED.
Conclusion: A turning point for the series
Episode 5 rolls trauma and crisis into one explosive narrative. It’s a turning point—one where duty crashes into personal failure, leaving everyone in Holby on edge.
With Teddy’s health in jeopardy, a community at risk, and personal stories unraveling, this could be one of the most unforgettable—and consequential—episodes of Supply and Demand yet.
Let me know if you’d like to integrate this with other story arcs—like Jacob’s theft fallout, Flynn’s secrets, or Iain’s fragile state—for a full-blown Casualty episode spotlight.