Industry (TV series) explained

Creator:	Mickey Down Konrad Kay
Starring:	see Main
Music:	Nathan Micay
Language:	English
Num Series:	3
Num Episodes:	24
Runtime:	49–71 minutes

Industry is a television drama series that premiered in 2020. Created by former bankers^[1] Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, the show's first season follows a group of young graduates competing for permanent positions at Pierpoint & Co, a prestigious investment bank in London.

It premiered on 9 November 2020 on HBO in the United States, and on 10 November 2020 on BBC Two in the United Kingdom. In December 2020, it was renewed for a second season, which premiered on 1 August 2022. In October 2022, the series was renewed for a third season which premiered on 11 August 2024. On 19 September 2024, it was renewed for a fourth season.

Cast

Main

• Marisa Abela as Yasmin Kara-Hanani, an ambitious graduate from a wealthy background, fluent in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Arabic, assigned to the Foreign Exchange Sales (FX) desk at Pierpoint
• Priyanga Burford as Sara Dhadwal (series 1), the President of Pierpoint London^[2]
• Mark Dexter as Hilary Wyndham (series 1–2), Managing Director (MD) of FX at Pierpoint^[2]
• Myha'la Herrold as Harper Stern, an underestimated, intelligent, and talented young woman from Binghamton, New York, assigned to the Cross Product Sales (CPS) desk at Pierpoint^[3]
• David Jonsson as Augustus "Gus" Sackey (series 1–2), an openly gay graduate of Latin: [[literae humaniores]] at Eton and Oxford, initially assigned to the Investment Banking Division (IBD) desk at Pierpoint, then the CPS desk^[4]
• Harry Lawtey as Robert Spearing, a graduate of Oxford from a working-class Welsh background, assigned to the CPS desk at Pierpoint
• Ben Lloyd-Hughes as Greg Grayson (series 1 and 3), a Vice President (VP) at the CPS desk^[2]
• Conor MacNeill as Kenny Kilbane, a VP at the FX desk at Pierpoint, Yasmin's line manager^[5]
• Freya Mavor as Daria Greenock (series 1; guest series 2–3), a VP at the CPS desk at Pierpoint and Harper's line manager^[6]
• Derek Riddell as Clement Cowan (series 1), CPS VP and Robert's manager, who struggles with heroin addiction^[7]
• Nabhaan Rizwan as Hari Dhar (pilot), a graduate of a state school from a Urdu-speaking immigrant family, assigned to the IBD desk at Pierpoint
• Will Tudor as Theo Tuck (series 1), a closeted Eton graduate and second-year research analyst for Pierpoint^[8]
• Ken Leung as Eric Tao, the fiery CPS MD who takes Harper under his wing^[9]
• Sarah Parish as Nicole Craig, a Pierpoint client who is sexually inappropriate with Harper (series 1) and Robert (series 2)
• Andrew Buchan as Felim Bichan (series 1–2), a fund manager and Pierpoint's biggest client
• Amir El-Masry as Usman Abboud (series 1), assistant to Kaspar Zenden, Clement's main client
• Sagar Radia as Rishi Ramdani (series 2–present; recurring series 1), an associate and market maker on the CPS desk^[10]
• Caoilfhionn Dunne as Jackie Walsh (series 2; recurring series 1; guest series 3), a VP on the FX desk
• Nicholas Bishop as Maxim Alonso (series 2–present; recurring series 1), Yasmin's family friend and one of Pierpoint's potential clients
• Alex Alomar Akpobome as Daniel Van Deventer, aka "DVD" (series 2), the Executive Director from Pierpoint New York who becomes involved with Harper
• Katrine De Candole as Celeste Pacquet (series 2), one of Pierpoint's Private Wealth Managers who begins a lesbian affair with Yasmin
• Indy Lewis as Venetia Berens (series 2–present; guest series 1), Yasmin's newest recruit on the FX desk
• Trevor White as Bill Adler (series 2–3; guest series 1), the global head of FICC (fixed income instruments, currencies, and commodities) at Pierpoint, based out of their New York headquarters
• Jay Duplass as Jesse Bloom (series 2), Harper's primary client, a hedge fund manager who capitalized greatly off the pandemic
• Adam Levy as Charles Hanani (series 2–3), Yasmin's father
• Sonny Poon Tip as Leo Bloom (series 2), Jesse's son who becomes involved with Gus
• Faith Alabi as Aurore Adekunle (series 2–present), a Tory MP and member of the Health and Social Care Select Committee
• Elena Saurel as Anna Gearing (series 2; recurring series 3), the head of FutureDawn Partners and Harper's new boss
• Irfan Shamji as Anraj Chabra (series 3; recurring series 2), graduate trader on the CPS desk
• Kit Harington as Sir Henry Muck (series 3), the wealthy, mercurial CEO of green energy startup Lumi
• Sarah Goldberg as Petra Koenig (series 3), a portfolio manager at FutureDawn
• Miriam Petche as Sweetpea Golightly (series 3), new hire with TikTok and OnlyFans businesses on the side
• Andrew Havill as Viscount Alexander Norton (series 3), Henry's uncle and newspaper proprietor
• Roger Barclay as Otto Mostyn (series 3), Henry's godfather
• Fiona Button as Denise Oldroyd (series 3), Yasmin's lawyer and Seb's sister
• Eliot Salt as Caedi McFarlane (series 3), Henry's executive assistant
• Georgina Rich as Wilhelmina Fassbinder (series 3), the CFO of Pierpoint
• Tom Stourton as James Ashford (series 3), CEO of Ashford Asset Management and prominent investor in Lumi
• Fady Elsayed as Ali El Mansour (series 3), a new hire who hails from a wealthy Egyptian family
• Gustav Lindh as Xander Lindt (series 3), the cocky heir to the Lindt empire and a member of Henry's entourage
• Joel Kim Booster as Frank Wade (series 3), an energy analyst at Pierpoint
• Asim Chaudhry as Vinay Sarkar (series 3), Rishi's loan shark
• Harry Hadden-Paton as Tom Wolsey (series 3), the new CEO of Pierpoint

Recurring

• Joshua James as Justin Klineman, Head of Human Resources at Pierpoint
• Ruby Bentall as Lucinda Young (series 1-2), one of the IBD team leads at Pierpoint
• Jonathan Barnwell as Sebastian "Seb" Oldroyd (series 1), Yasmin's underachieving, drug-addled boyfriend
• Helene Maksoud as Azar Kara (series 1), Yasmin's mother
• Alexandra Moen as Candice Allbright (series 1-2), Eric's wife
• Kare Conradi as Kaspar Zenden (series 1), Clement's only client
• Branden Cook as Todd Barber (series 1), Harper's ex-boyfriend
• Colin McFarlane as Lord Oaki (series 1), a politician who serves on the board of a heart disease charity, with whom Gus gets acquainted
• Brittany Ashworth (series 2) and Emily Barber (series 3) as Diana, Rishi's fiancée and later wife
• Adain Bradley as John-Daniel Stern (series 2), Harper's brother
• Rick Warden as Robert Spearing Sr. (series 2), Robert's father
• James Nelson-Joyce as Jamie Henson (series 2), one of Aurore's constituents
• Naana Agyei-Ampadu as Sadie Sackey (series 2), Gus's sister
• Olivia Grant as Naomi Anderson (series 3), a Pierpoint lawyer
• Chloe Pirrie as Lisa Dearn (series 3), a crusading prosecutor investigating Lumi

Episodes

Series 3 (2024)

Production

In November 2017, it was announced that HBO had put the series into development, with Mickey Down and Konrad Kay set to write the series with Jane Tranter set to serve as an executive producer, under the banner of her Bad Wolf British production company.^[11] In June 2019, it was announced that HBO had greenlit the series, with Lena Dunham set to direct the pilot.^[12] Principal photography began in June 2019, in Cardiff, Wales.^[13] In December 2019, it was announced that Myha'la Herrold, Marisa Abela, Harry Lawtey, David Johnson, Nabhaan Rizwan, Freya Mavor, Will Tudor, Conor MacNeill and Ken Leung had joined the cast of the series, with Tinge Krishnan, Ed Lilly and Mary Nighy set to serve as directors, and Sam H. Freeman and Kate Verghese to serve as writers.

In December 2020, HBO renewed the series for a second series.^[14] In July 2021, Alex Alomar Akpobome and Adam Levy were cast as new series regulars, while Indy Lewis, who guest starred in the first series, was promoted to a series regular for the second series.^[15] The second series filming wrapped on December 8, 2021.^[16] In March 2022, Jay Duplass, Sonny Poon Tip, and Katrine De Candole were cast as new series regulars for the second series.^[17] In October 2022, HBO renewed the series for a third series.^[18] Production is not expected to be suspended amidst the WGA and SAG strikes due to the series' talent working under the UK-based union Equity.^[19] In April 2023, Kit Harington and Sarah Goldberg were cast in a recurring capacities for the third series.^{[20] [21]} In May 2024, Miriam Petche, Andrew Cavill, Roger Barclay, Fady Elsayed, and Fiona Button were added to the third series. In September 2024, HBO renewed the series for a fourth series.^[22]

Release

The series premiered on 9 November 2020 on HBO and HBO Max in the United States. In the United Kingdom, it premiered 10 November 2020 on BBC.^{[23] [24] [25] [26]}

The second series premiered on 1 August 2022 on HBO^[27] and premiered on BBC One on 27 September 2022.^[28]

The third series premiered on 11 August 2024 on HBO.^[29]

Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the first series holds an approval rating of 76% with an average rating of 7.7/10, based on 38 reviews. The website's critics consensus states, "Though Industry social critiques tend toward the superficial, sharp writing and an excellent ensemble make it easy to enjoy its soapy workplace drama anyway."^[30] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 69 out of 100 based on 17 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".^[31]

The second series has a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 25 reviews, with an average rating of 8.1/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Finessing complicated financial jargon into scathing repartee, Industrys stock is way up in this superlative sophomore series full of frustrated ambitions and tested loyalties."^[32] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 82 out of 100 based on nine reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".^[33] Vanity Fair described the series as the "missing link" between Succession and Euphoria.^[34]

The third series has a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 41 reviews, with an average rating of 8.8/10. The website's critics consensus states, "Finding cunning and surprising new angles to play in the Faustian rat race, Industrys ruthless third season is its best yet."^[35] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 86 out of 100 based on 19 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".^[36]

Awards and nominations

Award	Year	Category	Nominee(s)	Result
BAFTA Cymru	2023	Best Director – Fiction	Isabella Eklöf		^[37]
		Best Sound	Industry Sound Team
Celebration of AAPI Cinema and Television	2024	Supporting Actor – Television	Ken Leung		^[38]
Guild of Music Supervisors Awards	2023	Best Music Supervision for Television Drama	Ollie White		^[39]
RTS Craft and Design Awards	2021	Casting Award	Julie Harkin, Rae Hendrie		^[40]
		Photography – Drama & Comedy	Milos Moore

Notes and References

1. Web site: Out to lunch with Konrad Kay and Mickey Down, the creators of Industry . The Gentleman's Journal . 22 October 2024.
2. Web site: Industry, Series 1, Quiet and Nice . BBC Two . 2020-12-14 . 2020-12-26 . 17 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201117095745/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000pjlv . live .
3. Web site: Industry - Harper. HBO. 26 October 2020. 29 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929163611/https://www.hbo.com/industry/cast-and-crew/harper. live.
4. Web site: Gus | Pressroom. pressroom.warnermedia.com. 26 October 2020. 30 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030021508/https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/bio/gus. live.
5. Web site: Industry - Kenny. HBO. 31 October 2020. 29 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929183421/https://www.hbo.com/industry/cast-and-crew/kenny. live.
6. Web site: Daria | Pressroom. pressroom.warnermedia.com. 26 October 2020. 30 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030074330/https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/bio/daria. live.
7. Web site: Industry, Series 1, Induction . BBC Two . 2020-12-14 . 2020-12-26 . 21 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201121045024/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000pb85 . live .
8. Web site: Industry - Theo. HBO. 26 October 2020. 29 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929173823/https://www.hbo.com/industry/cast-and-crew/theo. live.
9. Web site: Industry - Eric. HBO. 26 October 2020. 29 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929174050/https://www.hbo.com/industry/cast-and-crew/eric. live.
10. Web site: Industry, Series 1, Notting Hill . BBC Two . 2020-12-14 . 2020-12-26 . 24 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201124132236/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000pr3k . live .
11. Web site: HBO Developing Banking Drama 'Industry' With U.K.'s Bad Wolf (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Stewart. Clarke. November 13, 2017. December 1, 2020. 9 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109033127/https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/hbo-banking-drama-industry-1202613466/. live.
12. Web site: Lena Dunham to Direct HBO High-Finance Drama 'Industry'. Variety. Stewart. Clarke. June 14, 2019. December 1, 2020. 23 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200923001515/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/hbo-lena-dunham-direct-produce-industry-london-finance-banking-drama-1203243339/. live.
13. Web site: Bad Wolf Announces Industry For HBO. 16 August 2020. 4 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191104230044/https://bad-wolf.com/bad-wolf-announces-industry-for-hbo/. live.
14. Web site: 'Industry' Renewed For Series 2 By HBO. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. December 10, 2020. December 10, 2020. 10 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210172655/https://deadline.com/2020/12/industry-renewed-series-2-hbo-mickey-down-konrad-kay-1234653776/. live.
15. Web site: 'Industry' Adds Alex Alomar Akpobome & Adam Levy, Promotes Indy Lewis To Series Regular For Series 2. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. 9 July 2021. 9 July 2021. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709153228/https://deadline.com/2021/07/industry-alex-alomar-akpobome-adam-levy-indy-lewis-series-regulars-series-2-1234789262/. live.
16. mmyhala. Myha'la. Herrold. CXOazwnNTLf. And that's a wrap.. 8 December 2021. 8 March 2022.
17. Web site: 'Industry' Adds Jay Duplass, Sonny Poon Tip & Katrine De Candole To Series 2 Of HBO/BBC Series. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. 8 March 2022. 8 March 2022. 8 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220308183251/https://deadline.com/2022/03/industry-adds-jay-duplass-sonny-poon-tip-katrine-de-candole-to-series-2-of-hbo-bbc-series-1234973352/. live.
18. Web site: Industry Renewed for Series 3 at HBO. TVLine. Nick. Caruso. 25 October 2022. 25 October 2022. 25 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221025153033/https://tvline.com/2022/10/25/industry-renewed-series-3-hbo/. live.
19. Web site: Whittock . Jesse . July 13, 2023 . 'House Of The Dragon' & 'Industry' Will Continue UK Shoots Despite SAG-AFTRA Strike . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230716124347/https://deadline.com/2023/07/actors-strike-house-of-the-dragon-industry-will-shoot-in-uk-1235437406/ . July 16, 2023 . July 16, 2023 . Deadline Hollywood.
20. Web site: Kit Harington Joins Season 3 Of 'Industry'. Lynette. Rice. 4 April 2023. 21 May 2024. 7 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240307205255/https://deadline.com/2023/04/kit-harington-season-3-industry-hbo-1235317518/. live.
21. Web site: 'Industry' Casts 'Barry' Star Sarah Goldberg. Deadline Hollywood. Lynette. Rice. 27 April 2023. 27 April 2023. 1 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240301101847/https://deadline.com/2023/04/industry-casts-barry-star-sarah-goldberg-1235339457/. live.
22. Web site: Campione . Katie . 2024-09-19 . 'Industry' Renewed For Season 4 At HBO . 2024-09-19 . Deadline Hollywood . en-US.
23. Web site: Industry, first-look review: A millennial Mad Men with plenty of swagger . November 3, 2020 . Independent . 3 November 2020 . 1 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201101080920/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/industry-review-bbc-hbo-lena-dunham-myhala-herold-b1451626.html . live .
24. HBO Fall 2020 Programming Overview . July 27, 2020 .
25. Web site: December 20, 2019. Cast announced for new drama Industry coming soon to BBC and HBO. BBC. 16 August 2020. 21 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191221182438/https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2019/industry. live.
26. Web site: HBO's Industry Teaser Previews the Pressure of Finance, Sets Premiere Date. TVLine. Nick. Caruso. September 17, 2020. September 17, 2020. 17 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917170703/https://tvline.com/2020/09/17/industry-premiere-date-hbo-trailer-watch-video/. live.
27. Harper Stern returns to Pierpoint in Industry series 2 first look. Entertainment Weekly. Alamin. Yohannes. 16 June 2022. 18 June 2022. 18 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220618120001/https://ew.com/tv/industry-series-2-first-look/. live.
28. News: Industry season 2 review: There's a certain joy to be found in the misery of these cut-throat money pushers . The Independent . 27 September 2022 . Whiting . Amanda .
29. Web site: 'Industry': HBO Reveals Third Season Return Date For Series Featuring Kit Harington In New Role. Deadline Hollywood. Lynette. Rice. 21 May 2024. 21 May 2024. 21 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240521162244/https://deadline.com/2024/05/industry-third-season-return-date-hbo-1235924900/. live.
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37. Web site: 2023 BAFTA Cymru Awards: The Nominations . September 6, 2023 . British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
38. Web site: The Critics Choice Association Anounces Full Slate of Honorees for the 3rd Annual Celebration of AAPI Cinema & Television . October 24, 2024 . Critics Choice Association.
39. Web site: Tangcay . Jazz . Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Taylor Swift Nominated for Guild of Music Supervisors Awards . January 23, 2023 . Variety.
40. Web site: RTS CRAFT & DESIGN AWARDS 2021 . Royal Television Society. 18 June 2021 .