"The Regime" Episode 4 Recap: Shocking Revelations and Keplinger's Fate

In Episode 4 of HBO's "The Regime," Matthias Schoenaerts' character, Herbert Zubak, faces imprisonment and a mental breakdown after being humiliated by Chancellor Elena, played by Kate Winslet. Zubak is confronted by the truth about Elena's manipulative tactics by disgraced former chancellor Edward Keplinger, played by Hugh Grant, but ultimately remains loyal to Elena. After killing Keplinger, Zubak is summoned back to the palace where he consummates his relationship with Elena in front of her husband and staff, leading to a shift in their dynamic. Schoenaerts discusses Zubak's trust in Elena and the emotional complexity of his character.