The first episode introduces Jocelyn not just as a person, but as a corporate asset in need of management. The "crisis" of a leaked photo serves as a catalyst to show how her identity is curated by others: The Industry "Gaze":

For the curious viewer, watching is a fascinating experience. It is the calm before the storm—a flawed, ugly, occasionally beautiful piece of television that promises a provocative thriller and delivers a damp squib of misjudged intent.

If you haven't seen it, you might wonder if the hatred is overblown. The answer is both yes and no. It is not the worst television episode ever made, but it is perhaps the most telling . It reveals a creative team so insulated by wealth and ego that they mistook a snuff-film aesthetic for artistic bravery.