The Fall of the House of Usher: What is the significance of Tamerlane's wellness subscription service, Goldbug?

In the sixth episode of The Fall of the House of Usher, titled "Goldbug," the question of madness permeates the lives of the Usher family. Madeline and Roderick Usher, accompanied by their family dynamics, confront their own perceptions of reality and the presence of a woman who may or may not be tormenting their family. Additionally, Tamerlane Usher, known for her mistreatment of her husband and her Goop-like wellness empire, faces her own journey of uncertainty and self-discovery.While Tamerlane deals with the launch of her new wellness subscription service, Goldbug, she experiences sleep deprivation and disturbing hallucinations. Hindered by blackouts and visions of people walking through her empty house, Tamerlane struggles to stay afloat. Despite these challenges, she is driven by her aunt Madeline's desire to prove the strength of the Usher family amid the chaos. However, during the launch event, Tamerlane becomes unhinged when she sees a woman named Candy, who is actually another disguise of the mysterious tormentor, Verna. The carefully curated slideshow displays images of Candy instead of Tamerlane, culminating in what appears to be a sex tape featuring Candy, Tamerlane, and her husband, Bill. Overwhelmed with horror, Tamerlane throws her microphone at Candy, inadvertently hitting Juno, who had come to support her stepdaughter. Chaos ensues, but while Madeline witnesses the presence of Verna, she disappears before Madeline can reach her.The significance of Tamerlane's wellness subscription service, Goldbug, lies in her obsession with having others take over her life. This obsession is reflected in her fetish of watching her husband engage in intimate acts with women dressed like herself. Verna, the tormentor, exploits this obsession by replacing Tamerlane's face with hers in the slideshow and pretending to call Bill to apologize on Tamerlane's behalf, an act Tamerlane's pride prevents her from doing. The question arises as to whether Verna is truly someone posing as Tamerlane or a projection of Tamerlane's own psyche. As Tamerlane smashes mirrors, seeing Candy's image rather than her reflection, the line between reality and hallucination blurs. Although the existence of Verna is known to be tormenting the Usher family, it remains uncertain whether Verna is taunting Tamerlane or if her job is already complete.Meanwhile, Frederick, one of the Usher siblings, continues to unravel. Consumed by paranoia over his wife's alleged infidelity and refusing to acknowledge the plight of his siblings, Frederick shows signs of his own mental instability. He dismisses the struggles of Prospero, Camille, Leo, and Victorine, considering them not "right" and not true Ushers. During conversations with his daughter Lenore, Frederick attempts to reassure her that everything will be fine and that the doctors will attend to her mother. However, behind closed doors, Frederick administers a paralyzing medication to Morelle and torments her with accusations of infidelity with Prospero. Frederick's irrational behavior showcases his own descent into madness, and with Tamerlane's death, he believes that the full Ushers are devoid of any protection.Ultimately, the significance of Tamerlane's wellness subscription service lies in her desperate search for control and the shadowy presence of Verna, who may be an external tormentor or a manifestation of Tamerlane's own psyche. The fractured mental states of the Usher siblings, alongside Frederick's increasing paranoia and cruelty towards Morelle, paint a picture of a family consumed by madness and facing an uncertain fate. As the Usher family confronts their own perceptions of reality and battles against their inner demons, the story of "Goldbug" sets the stage for the impending demise of Frederick and the inevitable confrontation between Madeline, Roderick, and Verna.