The penultimate episode of Industry Season 4 arrived with major shakeups, emotional confrontations, and a long-awaited reconciliation between Harper and Yasmin. Titled “Points of Emphasis,” the seventh episode aired on February 22, 2026 in the United States on HBO and on February 23, 2026 in the United Kingdom on BBC One, setting the stage for next week’s season finale .
With Tender’s fraudulent foundation finally collapsing and characters making life-altering decisions, the episode featured the show’s full ensemble cast delivering some of their most powerful performances yet. Here is a complete breakdown of the actors and characters who brought Episode 7 to life.
The Core Duo: Harper Stern and Yasmin Kara-Hanani
Myha’la continues to anchor the series as Harper Stern, the ambitious American trader who now runs her own fund, SternTao. In Episode 7, Harper’s decision to short Tender pays off spectacularly as the fintech company’s fraud is exposed. She spends much of the episode watching from the sidelines as her predictions come true, but the real highlight comes when she finally reunites with her estranged friend .
Myha’la shared her thoughts on Harper and Yasmin’s emotional bar scene with Mashable, calling it “one of the first and only times they really said some things to each other that needed to be said, that were really honest and vulnerable and not with any intention of hurting the other person at all.” She added that it was “the friendliest conversation I think they ever had” .
Marisa Abela delivers powerhouse work as Yasmin Muck (née Kara-Hanani), the newly titled aristocrat who spends the episode strategically dismantling everything she helped build. After realizing that Tender is beyond saving and that her husband Henry has lost all their money in the company’s stock, Yasmin makes the calculated decision to bring down Tender herself while securing her own escape .
In a revealing interview with Vulture, Abela discussed Yasmin’s mindset in Episode 7. “She sees it as an act of self-preservation,” Abela explained. “Yasmin is pretty cut and dry: When she makes a decision, the door has closed. It’s not like she never loved him, but she has to move on” .
Abela also addressed the heartbreaking line Yasmin delivers to Harper about growing up “at someone’s mercy,” which hints at the sexual abuse she suffered from her father. “There are so many different versions of that scene somewhere in the edit room,” Abela said. “There’s a version where it’s incredibly broken down, super-emotional, really heightened, and then there are versions where it’s quite numb” .
The episode ends with Harper and Yasmin sharing a kiss at a club, a moment Abela described as deeply intimate. “The intimacy is the only thing left at that point,” she told Mashable. “Where do you end? Where do I begin? How much can I love you, and how much can I let you love me?”.
The Muck Family and Aristocracy
Kit Harington returns as Sir Henry Muck, the troubled baronet and tech founder whose marriage to Yasmin reaches its breaking point. Episode 7 finds Henry completely unaware that his wife is orchestrating his downfall. After investing all their money into Tender stock, he returns to the company’s headquarters only to find both Whitney and Yasmin gone, replaced by a new secretary. The realization that his wife has abandoned him to “face consequences” hits Henry hard in the episode’s final moments .
Andrew Havill plays Alexander, Viscount Norton, Henry’s uncle and a media power broker. His scenes with Yasmin in Episode 7 are crucial, as she tests the boundaries of their relationship by subtly suggesting that Henry is unstable and unreliable. Abela described playing those moments carefully: “She’s almost asking him for permission in that scene to start creating her own nest. That’s how I was playing it, like a child pushing their first boundary, testing the limits of what they can get away with” .
Claire Forlani appears as Cordelia Hanani-Spyrka, Yasmin’s aunt whose warnings about husbands earlier in the season proved prophetic. Though her screen time in Episode 7 is limited, her influence on Yasmin’s decisions looms large .
The Tender Executives and Their Associates
Max Minghella brings enigmatic menace to Whitney Halberstram, the corrupt CEO of Tender. Episode 7 sees Whitney attempting to flee New York before being intercepted by board members. He is forced to deliver a speech praising Tender at the Al-Miraj Pierpoint AGM, though his efforts ultimately fail to save the company from collapse .
Kiernan Shipka plays Hayley Clay, Whitney’s assistant who becomes entangled in the Mucks’ complicated dynamics. Earlier in the season, Yasmin engineered a threesome involving Hayley, Henry, and herself. In Episode 7, Hayley’s position is eliminated as Tender crumbles .
Stephen Campbell Moore appears as Tony Day, who faces intimidation from Whitney but ultimately cannot prevent the truth about Tender from emerging .
The Journalists and Investigators
Charlie Heaton portrays Jim Dycker, the FinDigest journalist whose investigation into Tender takes a dark turn. In Episode 7, it is revealed that Jim died from an overdose, and the culprit is Dez Watkins, who murdered the troubled reporter. This revelation adds a layer of danger to the financial thriller elements of the show .
Amy James-Kelly plays Jennifer Bevan, the Labour MP who becomes collateral damage in Yasmin’s campaign to destroy Tender. Bevan had multiple meetings with Tender and attended Henry’s disastrous 40th birthday party. After Lisa Dearn takes the fall, Bevan receives sarcastic roses from the Secretary of State and later has a fierce confrontation with Yasmin, realizing she was used by the Mucks .
David Wilmot appears as Edward Burgess, the FinDigest editor who publishes Harper’s leaked information about the fake memo, setting off the chain reaction that brings down Tender .
The Board Members and Power Brokers
Nico Rogner plays Ferdinand, a Tender board member who, along with Dez Watkins (Martin Hancock), intercepts Whitney as he tries to flee New York. Dez is also revealed as Jim Dycker’s killer, adding criminal stakes to the financial drama .
Georgina Rich appears as Wilhelmina Fassbinder, who confirms Tender’s fate after Whitney’s speech fails to save the company .
Chloe Pirrie plays Lisa Dearn, the Secretary of State who becomes a casualty of the Tender scandal. Though Jennifer Bevan was the actual MP courted by Tender, Dearn bears the brunt of the fallout and angrily sends Bevan a bouquet of roses, calling her a “Tory” for throwing her under the bus .
Returning Cast Members
Several familiar faces continue their roles in Episode 7:
Ken Leung appears as Eric Tao, Harper’s former mentor whose departure from the scene was prompted by Whitney’s intimidation tactics. Though his role in this episode is smaller, Eric’s absence looms over Harper’s journey .
Sagar Radia plays Rishi Ramdani, the volatile trader who remains part of the show’s ensemble .
Miriam Petche returns as Sweetpea Golightly, Yasmin’s friend who provides a link to the show’s earlier seasons .
Toheeb Jimoh plays Kwabena Bannerman, continuing his role from previous episodes .
Roger Barclay appears as Otto Mostyn, maintaining his presence in the aristocratic circles .
Jack Farthing plays Edward Smith, and Edward Holcroft appears as Sebastian Stefanowicz, rounding out the supporting cast .
New Additions and Guest Appearances
Kal Penn joins the cast as Jay Jonah Atterbury, though his role in Episode 7 is limited as the episode focuses primarily on the Tender collapse and the Harper-Yasmin reconciliation .
Tom Stourton appears as James Ashford, adding to the web of characters surrounding the aristocracy and finance worlds .
Full Cast List for Episode 7
Based on multiple sources, here is the complete cast lineup for Industry Season 4 Episode 7 “Points of Emphasis” :
- Myha’la as Harper Stern
- Marisa Abela as Yasmin Kara-Hanani (Yasmin Muck)
- Kit Harington as Sir Henry Muck
- Ken Leung as Eric Tao
- Max Minghella as Whitney Halberstram
- Miriam Petche as Sweetpea Golightly
- Sagar Radia as Rishi Ramdani
- Toheeb Jimoh as Kwabena Bannerman
- Charlie Heaton as Jim Dycker
- Amy James-Kelly as Jennifer Bevan
- Kiernan Shipka as Hayley Clay
- Andrew Havill as Alexander, Viscount Norton
- Roger Barclay as Otto Mostyn
- Kal Penn as Jay Jonah Atterbury
- Jack Farthing as Edward Smith
- Stephen Campbell Moore as Tony Day
- Claire Forlani as Cordelia Hanani-Spyrka
- Edward Holcroft as Sebastian Stefanowicz
- Nico Rogner as Ferdinand
- Martin Hancock as Dez Watkins
- Georgina Rich as Wilhelmina Fassbinder
- Chloe Pirrie as Lisa Dearn
- David Wilmot as Edward Burgess
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Where to Watch Industry Season 4
For viewers in the United States, Industry Season 4 airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and streams on HBO Max. Episode 7 premiered on February 22 .
For audiences in the United Kingdom, episodes arrive Mondays on BBC One at 10:40 p.m. and are available on BBC iPlayer. Episode 7 premiered on February 23 .
In Canada, the show streams on Crave. In Australia, viewers can watch on HBO Max starting January 12. In India, JioHotstar carries the new season .
The season finale, Episode 8 titled “Both, And,” will air on March 1 in the US and March 2 in the UK .
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