'The Regime' Episode 4 Preview: Elena Vernham to take charge after getting Herbert Zubak arrested

Elena Vernham takes control as public sentiment against her continues to grow in 'The Regime'
PUBLISHED MAR 18, 2024
Kate Winslet as Chancellor Elena Vernham in 'The Regime' (@HBO)
Kate Winslet as Chancellor Elena Vernham in 'The Regime' (@HBO)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: HBO's latest series, 'The Regime', is a star-studded affair, with Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet leading the way.

Set in a fictional European country led by Chancellor Elena Vernham (Kate Winslet), who is experiencing instability due to her paranoia about inheriting a lung illness, the show takes viewers on a dark comedy odyssey.

The leader of the authoritarian regime finds refuge in Herbert Zubak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a disgraced soldier who swiftly gains her trust and begins to corrupt her, thereby affecting the country.

Elena Vernham gets Herbert Zubak arrested in 'The Regime' Episode 3

Elena, who follows Herbert's advice religiously, eventually loses patience.

She ultimately decides to reject his influence after feeling completely overwhelmed by his domineering and deceptive demeanor.

Using her cunning, she first chooses to make headlines across the globe by choosing to reunify with the Faban Corridor and then ends up cutting Herbert out of the picture by having him jailed after he violently chokes her.

After deciding to assault the Faban Corridor, the woman showed that she would do anything she pleased.

What will happen in 'The Regime' Episode 4?

a still from 'The Regime' (@HBO)
Kate Winslet as Chancellor Elena Vernham and Matthias Schoenaerts as Herbert Zubak in a still from 'The Regime' (@HBO)

The forthcoming episode will shed light on Herbert's uncertain future. It remains to be seen if he receives a prison sentence or if Elena has a change of heart.

Furthermore, as she had expected, Elena's new political move about the Faban invasion has generated talk around the globe.

That does not, however, mean that her future will be a bed of roses. She continues to struggle with sanctions, a collapsing national economy, and, of course, citizens bearing the brunt of her foolish decisions.

The next episode may provide additional insight into Elena's fight to escape Herbert's grasp like a phenom and her plans to revive her failing country.

When will 'The Regime' Episode 4 air?

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Matthias Schoenaerts as Herbert Zubak in a still from 'The Regime' (@HBO)

The fourth chapter of the six-episode series will premiere on Sunday, March 24.

The episode, titled 'Midnight Feast', is written by Seth Reiss and directed by Stephen Frears.

First three episodes of 'The Regime' are available to stream on Max

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