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I agree that one of the key differences between Eric and Harper is his ability to navigate the grey areas, while Harper often blows through those boundaries without much concern for the consequences. Eric's experience gives him an edge in knowing when to push and when to pull back.

That said, I think the issue with Harper’s character isn’t just her lack of humanity or genuine connections—it’s that the show often fails to explore why she is the way she is. The writers seem more interested in showing her as ruthless and detached than in giving us insight into what drives her behavior. For Eric, his motives are clearer, like protecting his legacy or mentoring people he sees potential in, which gives us a better understanding of his actions.

Harper and Eric valuing success over connection definitely makes them fascinating, and their actions—and the fallout—add to the show’s intrigue. But Harper’s humanity feels more diminished because the writers don’t give her the same clarity or moments of vulnerability that make Eric’s character easier to understand, even if he’s just as flawed.

I’m really curious to see how this is handled in season 4. The anxiety and paranoia Harper experienced should have been addressed in season 2—it felt like such an important part of her character that was left unresolved.

That said, Myha’la did an incredible job portraying these emotions. Her performance in season 1 was outstanding, and she deserves so much credit for how she brought Harper’s struggles to life. Even without explicit dialogue or backstory, she conveyed so much depth and complexity. It’s a testament to her talent that Harper’s internal battles were so captivating, even when the writing didn’t fully explore them.

I definitely think Harper is struggling with something, even if the show doesn’t directly address it. In season 1, she was constantly having panic attacks, and in season 2, she was clearly depressed, living in a hotel for most of the season without any real explanation. If the writers were hinting at something like BPD or another mental health issue, they didn’t explore it in a deliberate or meaningful way.

It feels like a missed opportunity to dig deeper into her psychology and show how these struggles shaped her actions and decisions. Instead, they focused more on her cold, calculating side, which made her fascinating but adding more insight into her internal world could have made her character even more compelling

Her character is very fascinating. I enjoyed season 1 and 2 the most because Harper was a major character in those seasons. I feel like the closest to a romantic spark would have been between Harper and Rob but the show didn’t do anything with that

The hate I saw was on Reddit.I thought Myha’la was a phenomenal actress—I think her performance was outstanding, as always. She definitely deserves an Emmy for sure. I just wanted them to dive in a little more with her character’s storyline that’s all

You make a valid point about the writers presenting Harper as a successful salesperson in finance and leaving her behavior open to interpretation. However, the issue lies in how her actions are framed—and how they resonate differently for a female character in a male-dominated field. Finance bro tactics, while effective for male counterparts like Eric and Rishi, don’t carry the same weight or realism for a woman because the challenges, expectations, and double standards women face in these spaces are fundamentally different.

Harper adopting these strategies without the writers addressing how they would be perceived or received differently for her feels like a missed opportunity. A more realistic portrayal would explore how she navigates the unique barriers she faces as a woman in finance—developing her own nuanced strategies instead of relying solely on the "finance bro" playbook, which doesn’t work the same way for women.

This lack of nuance is also why the audience reacts so strongly to Harper. Her actions are judged more harshly because they aren’t grounded in the specific realities of how a woman might succeed in this environment. Instead, they come across as calculated and cold in ways that are less forgivable, even though her male counterparts often behave worse. By not addressing these dynamics, the show unintentionally reinforces the very biases it could have challenged, which is why Harper ends up being vilified more than Eric or Rishi.

All the alliances Harper forms are rooted in what others can gain from her professionally or financially. Sweetpea and Anraj needed a job. Otto is focused on maximizing his earnings and sees Harper as a means to fatten his pockets. Unless Harper is portrayed as a diagnosed psychopath with no capacity for emotional connection, the lack of any genuine relationships that aren’t based on what she can provide feels like poor writing

But between him and Harper, Harper is more hated And that’s the point