In Season 3 of Industry, many betrayals happened, but Yasmin’s (Marisa Abela) shocking choice in the finale was both sad and unexpected. After years of uncertainty, Yasmin and Robert (Harry Lawtey) finally confess their love for each other. But on the same day, Yasmin gets engaged to Henry Muck (Kit Harington).
She had doubts about her future with Robert. It was Henry’s uncle, Lord Norton (Andrew Havill), who pushed Yasmin toward a life with Henry and his family.
Yasmin might not love Henry, but they come from the same background, and they get along well. Since she does not have family money, marrying Henry would give her the luxury life she is used to and the security of being part of his family.
Yasmin Chooses Henry for Her Future
Throughout Season 3, Yasmin faced many challenges. She dealt with her father’s death and the problems caused by his actions, including stealing money and hurting women. After losing her job at Pierpoint, Yasmin had to decide if she wanted to be the face of the scandal or fight it in court, which she could not afford.
Feeling followed by paparazzi, Robert invites Yasmin to join him on a job interview outside London. After spending time together, Yasmin realizes she cannot live a simple life because she is used to her privileged lifestyle, even if it means escaping the constant attention from the public.
Actress Marisa Abela and the show’s creators, Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, disagree on when Yasmin made her decision. Down and Kay told IndieWire that a deleted scene after Yasmin and Robert have sex shows Yasmin’s change more clearly.
However, Abela thinks Yasmin started questioning things in the previous episode while they were on the pier, and their stop at a gas station began to push her toward Henry.
During their visit to Henry in Somerset, Yasmin speaks with Lord Norton. He helps her lean further toward her choice. He promises her protection from his newspaper empire, which would make the bad stories about her and her father disappear.
He also offers her the warmth she has not felt before. Yasmin has often been told she is not special by her father and by Harper (Myha’la). In contrast, Norton calls her exceptional and assures her that her father’s actions are not her fault. He gives her a comforting hug that she has needed all season.
Yasmin’s choice to marry Henry comes from her desire to protect herself and be part of a family that will accept her. In Norton’s words, “Life’s about the family you choose.”
Yasmin and Robert’s Relationship Could Not Last
After a complicated relationship with Harper in Season 1, Yasmin and Robert stayed friends in Season 2. It became clear that Robert’s feelings for Yasmin were stronger than hers. Their relationship was one-sided.
In Episode 7, Yasmin admits, “I’m good at making people feel like I love them, but I don’t know that I ever have.” They both have faced trauma. While Robert is ready for a serious relationship, Yasmin tends to treat their relationship as a game or sabotage it.
During their road trip, their differences become clear. Yasmin looks down on working-class people, including Robert. Although Robert’s ayahuasca trip gives him some emotional clarity, Yasmin still has issues to resolve.
Yasmin’s sudden engagement to Henry without warning may seem cruel, but breaking up was the right choice for both of them. Even Robert understands this.
They have grown apart, with Yasmin seeking safety and comfort with Henry, while Robert looks for new adventures abroad. In the end, even though Yasmin cares for Robert, she will always put herself first.
All three seasons of Industry are now available to watch on Max in the U.S.
