The whole episode is Fisk just taking loss after loss. Vanessa’s affair, performative Mayoral duties (“We built this city”), and the Union story leak. Then we just cut to him having a nice meal, with Vanessa’s affair partner locked up and pleading for help.

Fisk just seemed so defeated from the day, but when it was over he was still in control, still in power, still taking care of things. It was a nice reminder that in private Fisk always gets what he wants.