It's a brilliantly crafted episode - from the title to the chronology of events to the settings - it's absolutely clear what has begun. There are not two sides here. Everyone is fighting for themselves. It's The Hunger Games and UBA is the arena. If I were a tribute, I'd align myself with absolutely no one. So, that would make me Bradley Jackson. The problem with that is, she doesn't know the nature of the game she's playing. Bradley is correct to call him out since her actions make his career the most vulnerable. But even if he isn't at all sincere, it's good advice. Bradley's interview with Ashley is honest. She uncovers the maximum about of truth possible by getting her subject to admit that there is a coverup culture at The Morning Show that is part of the reason why Mitch was able to victimize women. That brings us to the fake Times and UBA negotiations, which are fascinating to watch, especially if you consider that this entire episode is full of mini battles. UBA loses this particular one. It's just rather shocking that they are given so much detailed information about the source that gave The Times their biggest weapon. Mitch is more than her friend. He is her partner on a deeper level than viewers could definitively say up until this point, at least if you believe Alex's claim on the first episode that their hookups meant nothing. Chip's intention in leaking to Robbie before the series began was probably to save Alex's job at Mitch's expense, though we don't know everything yet. He and Alex's careers are now hanging by a thin thread, plus he has Bradley to deal with. So his plan hasn't failed yet, but it's not exactly a success. Everyone else is there with him, though. So, at least he has company.
