Spoiler alert: this recap is published after episodes seven and eight of Industry season two air on BBC One in the UK. Do not read on if you haven’t watched them.

“Be crystal with me,” threatens Rishi as he gears up to join Eric and Harper in jumping ship to a competitor – but no one can promise clarity in waters this choppy. Pierpoint London is sinking, scuppered by New York and there can only be so many survivors.