StartUp

10 Best Episodes of StartUp

A desperate banker needs to conceal stolen money. A Haitian-American gang lord wants to go legit. A Cuban-American hacker has an idea that will revolutionize the very future of money itself. Forced to work together, they unwittingly create their version of the American dream - organized crime 2.0.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 02, 2023.

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StartUp - S1E5

#15 - Buyout (Season 1 - Episode 5)

As Rask slides into a pit of violence and corruption, he fights to regain control. Nick and Izzy absorb a devastating blow to GenCoin. Ronald takes a risk with the company pitch.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 684 votes.

StartUp - S1E4

#14 - Angel Investor (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Nick makes the pitch of a lifetime, reviving GenCoin. Rask and Maddie’s partnership takes a surprising turn just as Rask forms an unlikely alliance. Ronald gets pulled into a wave of violence with his gang.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 740 votes.

StartUp - S3E6

#13 - Authentication (Season 3 - Episode 6)

As Araknet enjoys an uptick, Nick grows paranoid that his covert plot will be discovered; when Wes decides to bring in an old friend for financing, Mara rebels and reveals a damning secret; Izzy rejoins Araknet, but old wounds resurface.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 206 votes.

StartUp - S3E9

#12 - Questionable Costs (Season 3 - Episode 9)

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Ronald wrestles with the most difficult decision of his life; to Izzy's horror, the virus she built blows back on Araknet; when Mara finds out what Nick did to Ronald, their relationship teeters on the edge; Nick enters into a downward spiral.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 217 votes.

StartUp - S2E4

#11 - Loss (Season 2 - Episode 4)

After a discouraging discovery, the trio forges a new plan. Izzy seeks the help of someone significant from her past. Nick faces a setback while catching a glimpse into the strange world of Wes Chandler. Ronald struggles to get his crew behind the new way of doing business.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 412 votes.

StartUp - S2E8

#10 - Opportunity Cost (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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After Ronald suggests a game-changer for Araknet, he struggles to live up to the team’s expectations of him. The Russians hit Araknet hard in an underhanded move, leaving Nick and Izzy to plot swift retaliation.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 386 votes.

StartUp - S2E5

#9 - Pivot (Season 2 - Episode 5)

After a devastating tragedy, Ronald faces a harrowing decision. Izzy finds herself in hot water after a brazen plan lands her in the Russians’ sights. Nick finally grabs Wes’s attention with the help of Wes’s daughter, Mara.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 397 votes.

StartUp - S1E9

#8 - Hostile Takeover (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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Rask hurries to tie up loose ends. Alex drops a bombshell on GenCoin, forcing Izzy into a compromising position. Nick and Ronald bond over their new predicament. Izzy takes a stand, only to find herself on the wrong side.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 624 votes.

StartUp - S2E6

#7 - Liabilities (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Rask makes a bold move to set things right. After a near-death experience, Izzy reaches out to an old friend. Ronald and Nick rally to Izzy’s defense as they rethink the future of their business. The group fears Araknet’s baggage will scare off Wes.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 395 votes.

StartUp - S3E10

#6 - Trading Up (Season 3 - Episode 10)

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Ronald fears the impending blowback from a vindictive LH7; Mara's ultimate plan comes to fruition, blindsiding Wes and Nick; Stroud re-emerges to tie up loose ends, leading to an explosive and deadly battle.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 216 votes.

StartUp - S2E9

#5 - Leverage (Season 2 - Episode 9)

As Araknet celebrates a huge win, Ronald struggles to repair his life before it’s too late. The Russians extend a tainted olive branch, causing dissent within the company and throwing Izzy into inner turmoil. Just as Araknet is poised to make a controversial move, an unforeseen enemy strikes.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 382 votes.

StartUp - S1E8

#4 - Pro Rata (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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GenCoin lands a major investor, Alex Bell, who has sketchy ties. Rask makes an opportune discovery about Nick. As Ronald’s status in the gang changes, his son Touie is faced with an agonizing decision.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 671 votes.

StartUp - S1E7

#3 - Valuation (Season 1 - Episode 7)

A struggling GenCoin finds a way to set up shop, but Ronald’s plan to put some money in their pockets backfires. An anxious Rask must field questions from his fellow agents. Izzy follows up on an ambitious lead.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 676 votes.

StartUp - S2E10

#2 - Soul Proprietor (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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Izzy reaches out to Rask with a proposition. Tamara gives Ronald the push he needs to change his life for good. Nick makes a sickening discovery while Izzy executes a devastating plan to decimate Araknet’s enemies.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 373 votes.

StartUp - S1E10

#1 - Recapitalization (Season 1 - Episode 10)

In the season finale, Nick and Izzy hash out their differences. Nick has an ace up his sleeve, leading to a shocking new ally for GenCoin. Rask is faced with the brutal truth about Alex. The Morales family is blindsided by tragedy.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 670 votes.

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