During the opening night of Tobias' piece at La Ballet Nationale, the audience boos the performance, leaving everyone upset. Tobias later becomes despondent, re-reading a scathing review from Le Monde that calls his piece a catastrophe.

The dancers threaten to strike because they feel Mishi is receiving special treatment, and they believe they have been unfairly disadvantaged by the recent changes. Geneviève confronts them, reminding them of the challenges the arts have faced during the pandemic.

Clea demands that Geneviève instruct Tobias to create a more traditional piece, as the government is concerned about the potential strike and wants to appease traditional sensibilities.

Cheyenne confronts Crispin in the dance studio, forcing him to leave. Later, Crispin threatens her, revealing he has a file detailing her past relationships, including one with Jack. This leads to tension between Cheyenne and Gael as well.

Geneviève handles the pressure by berating her dancers for their short-sightedness and later seeking support from Jack. She also meets with government officials, facing veiled threats to her job if she does not comply with their demands.