The high-stakes environment of Pierpoint’s London office during their festive, drug-fueled Christmas party.
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The episode is notable for its use of Christmas classics contrasted with the gritty party atmosphere: by Mud "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Darlene Love "Step Into Christmas" by Elton John "Gold" by Spandau Ballet The episode is notable for its use of
After confiding in Daria about Eric’s volatile behavior, Harper is pulled into a surprise meeting with Sara , the president of the London office. This puts her in the position of having to choose between reporting Eric or remaining loyal to her mentor. After a night of heavy partying with Robert
As sex, drugs, and secrets dominate the office party, Maxim arrives unexpectedly, intensifying the tension between Yasmin and her supervisor, Kenny .
After a night of heavy partying with Robert and Usman , Greg suffers a serious accident that leaves him hospitalized.
Eric introduces his wife, Candice , to Harper, revealing a more personal—though still complicated—side of his life just as his job security at Pierpoint is threatened. Soundtrack Highlights