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: Dawn Darcy continues to prove she is the smartest person in the room, even as she is sidelined by the "old boys' club" mentality of 1980s finance.

The title "247" refers to the constant, around-the-clock grind of the industry. However, it also highlights how little control these characters actually have. While they appear to be masters of the universe on the trading floor, their personal lives and long-term plans are frequently shown to be on the verge of collapse. 80s Excess and Cynicism Black_Monday_S01E05_

Episode 5 serves as the emotional midpoint of the season. It stops being just a comedy about stockbrokers and starts being a character study of people who have traded their souls for a seat at the table. By the end of the episode, the stakes for the impending "Black Monday" crash feel much more personal. : Dawn Darcy continues to prove she is