That feeling of powerlessness in the face of a system that rewards brutal moves like those Jesse and Eric play was likewise felt by Yas and Robert. The former tried to make her work feel more in line with her values only to be lectured about how, just as perhaps there’s no ethical consumption under capitalism, there may not be ethical employment under it either.
“She was a woman when she wanted me.” This entire #MeToo/NDA storyline has been a highlight of the season. Mostly because the show never shied away from the thorny issues of consent and agency—and because it kept stressing the way these many instances are premised on power imbalances and depend on the stories those involved tell themselves and others.