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‘Half Man’s Richard Gadd Unpacks Why Ruben’s Empire ‘Crumbles’
Richard Gadd says Ruben’s need for control and secrecy drives the collapse, with Niall’s return pushing him into destructive choices.
Richard Gadd explained that Ruben's destructive path stems from past damage, noting his plans are "very built into the damage that he's experienced."
At the heart of Ruben's struggle is a desire to provide for others, yet his "desperate need for secrecy and repression" corrupts his spirit and everyone around him.
Gadd noted that Niall's re-entry into Ruben's world turned his life upside down, with Niall repressing himself "to such a degree that he almost can't do it anymore."
As the "center of the tornado," Ruben drags others into his chaotic force field, causing significant damage to people like Mona and Ava.
Ruben's journey serves as a "cautionary tale" about whether people are capable of fundamental, 180-degree change in their lives or if damage becomes permanent.