Industry's Rishi Hits Rock Bottom in Season 4

Rishi's character trajectory in "Industry" Season 4 reaches its nadir, marked by profound psychological and emotional turmoil. Having lost much of his cocky demeanor after his wife's murder, he grapples with severe gambling debts and the emotional fallout.

In a pivotal moment, Rishi signs over his infant son to his wife's parents, believing it offers the child a better chance at life. This act signifies his acknowledgment of his own failings as a father.

The actor portraying Rishi, Sagar Radia, describes the character's journey as a descent into self-punishment, swinging between detachment and destructive behavior. The season finale of Episode 4 sees Rishi reaching rock bottom after a drug-fueled bender with an investigative reporter who subsequently overdoses.

Facing police at his door, Rishi attempts to jump from his balcony, a move he considers both an escape and a potential end. Surviving the fall, he crawls across the ground before his arrest, a moment that brings him a paradoxical sense of relief. Radia suggests this suffering is what Rishi ultimately deserved, with death being the easier alternative.