The Prestige TV Podcast ‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 2: The Commander and the Grey Lady
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Jan 21, 2026 Jodi Walker, a TV critic and rotating cast member, joins to unpack the latest twists in 'Industry.' She dives into the class dynamics between Yasmin and Henry, revealing how new money navigates old aristocracy. The conversation sparks over Kit Harington’s standout performance, touching on themes of ghostly legacies and gothic romance. They also explore the peculiar relationship between Yasmin and Hayley, and whether Henry's baby suggestion stems from delusion. Plus, a fascinating look at storytelling parallels in industry culture!
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Nobility As A Performance
- The episode uses a rich-house setting to expose class divides and emotional ruin among nobility.
- Joanna and Jodi argue the house-tour scenes symbolise decaying aristocracy clinging to prestige.
Quiet Warmth Before The Collapse
- The election sequence anchors the episode with warmth and then ruptures it when Henry loses.
- Rob says that Kit Harington's subtle acting there tethers the whole emotional arc of the episode.
Standalone Character Pressure Cooker
- The episode functions as a character-focused standalone that still advances season stakes.
- Jodi and Rob praise the show's courage to center a generational, interior story early in the season.
