I thought I read on some news outlet that the show was going to be told in sections every 3 episodes. Since that’s not the case, I’m going to just attach it to the current edit.
Personally, I think the latest episode feels like the beginning of another storyline with the Heist story. The opening edit may get overlong unless it is concluded in the next episode.
That being said, I wonder if the political background stuff will play into the heist or is a setup for a later storyline. You might be able to cut that out and move it to a later film version.