Ride or Die Episodes 5–8: Toxic Friendships, Trust & What Was She Thinking

In this episode of What Was She Thinking?, Kim and Sharla dive into episodes 5–8 of Ride or Die on Prime Video—and let’s just say, the show took a turn!

After the first four episodes had us convinced the series might be a little too predictable, episodes 5–8 had us laughing, questioning everybody’s decisions, and rooting for these besties to make it out on top.

Along the way, we ask some bigger questions: What does it really mean to be a good friend? Why do we return to people and situations we know aren’t good for us? And just how horrifying is it to be tortured by being left alone in the dark with nothing but your own thoughts?

We also talk about Debbie and Judith’s unlikely friendship, Ana’s obsession with destroying their relationship, the dangers of operating on autopilot, and whether women are sometimes taught to live smaller than they should.

Plus, we get into discernment, toxic friendships, trusting yourself, and the moments that had us saying, “Girl… WHAT are you doing?!”

Join Kim and Sharla as they break down episodes 5–8 of Ride or Die and ask the question we’re always asking: What Was She Thinking?

⚠️ Spoiler Alert: This episode discusses major plot points from episodes 5–8.

00:00–03:00 — Beginning of the School Year

03:00–07:00 — Initial Thoughts on Episodes 5–8 Our thoughts on the second half of the series and finding a good friend.

07:00–14:00 — Episode 5: Debbie Gets Daring Is Debbie transforming—or simply discovering who she really is?

14:30–17:00 — We Realize We Are NOT Dangerous 😂 Debbie and Judith may be the same kind of dangerous—and maybe that’s why they make such good friends.

19:30–24:00 — Episode 6: Why Didn’t the Former Assassin Protect Herself? One of the biggest head-scratchers of the episode.

24:00–31:00 — Ana’s Backstory & Toxic Friendships We unpack Ana’s history, her “crazy” friends, and how the agency shaped her.

31:00–40:00 — Ana Tracks Debbie & David Is Still Alive?! Ana is coming for Debbie, while David proves survival and common sense are two different things.

40:00–45:00 — Episode 7: Ana Wants to Destroy Their Friendship The cops have Debbie, but she remains loyal to Judith. Meanwhile, Queenie and Judith make a plan to deal with Ana.

45:00–55:30 — Ana Kidnaps Debbie Ana tries to destroy Debbie and Judith’s relationship—and Debbie makes a decision that changes everything.

55:30–1:08:00 — Episode 8: Back to What’s Familiar Debbie is back home with David. We ask: Are women sometimes trained to live small?

1:08:00–1:11:00 — Judith Falls Into the Trap Again Judith returns to the Director. What happens when you stop trusting yourself?

1:13:00–1:17:00 — Ana Leaves Judith in the Dark A psychologically disturbing moment leads to a Thelma & Louise-style ending, and Queenie makes a major decision about the agency.

1:17:00–1:19:00 — Season Two Setup Debbie and Judith think it’s over—but they don’t know they’re still being watched.

1:19:00–1:25:00 — What Was She Thinking? Choices Kim and Sharla make their picks, predictions, and questionable decisions.