Sweetpea'S Tumultuous Journey In Industry Leaves Fans On Edge

  • By Imani
  • Feb. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.

Sweetpea's Rough Ride in Accra

The latest installment of HBO and BBC's financial drama, Industry, has fans on the edge of their seats as Sweetpea Golightly (Miriam Petche) faces intense challenges. Last week's episode saw Sweetpea and Kwabena Bannerman (Toheeb Jimoh) journey to Accra, Ghana, to confront financial mysteries surrounding Tender's CFO, Tony Day (Stephen Campbell Moore).

Their mission took a dark turn when Sweetpea was attacked in the ladies' restroom after revealing her location to Day, who ominously cautioned her about the potential dangers of the beach at night. This attack hinted that Sweetpea was targeted by Tender's thugs to intimidate her into halting her investigation into the company's shady dealings.

“You guys really put my girl through it,” a fan lamented on Instagram, encapsulating the audience's empathy and concern for Sweetpea.

Unpacking Sweetpea's Past Struggles

While her resilience shone through in Accra, Sweetpea's trauma surfaced upon returning home, where she broke down. The episode's intense storyline sparked online conversations, with fans expressing support and heartbreak over Sweetpea's ordeal. The emotional rollercoaster isn't new for her, as past seasons of Industry revealed more challenges she faced.

Previously, Sweetpea grappled with the fallout from her Siren account leak – an OnlyFans-style account – which drew unwanted attention and harassment in her professional sphere. Since then, her career options have been constrained, with Harper Stern’s hedge fund being her sole opportunity.

Sweetpea Finally Gets Her Deserved Spotlight

Sweetpea Finally Gets Her Deserved Spotlight

Lingering Questions and Future Speculations

The mystery of who leaked Sweetpea's Siren account continues to loom large. While she suspects Rishi Ramdani (Sagar Radia), theories also suggest Harper Stern might have had a hand in it. As the series progresses, fans are eager to see whether these speculations will unravel further.

Catch Industry Season 4 as it airs on HBO and HBO Max every Sunday in the USA, and on BBC iPlayer and BBC One every Monday in the UK. With each episode, Sweetpea Golightly’s journey captivates and resonates with audiences worldwide, showcasing the intricate blend of personal and professional drama.

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Imani follows the money: payouts, contracts, lawsuits, and platform enforcement. With a background in entertainment PR and paralegal work, she breaks complex stories into plain-English playbooks for creators. Her series Follow the Money connects drama to data - who benefits, who pays, and what to do next. Calm, sourced, and courtroom-ready; DTLA is her second office.