In our criminally sparse season two thread I said that if picked up for season three I would start a new thread in attempt to raise awareness for this show, which is easily one of the best on TV. Well, that finally happened yesterday, so here we are, and here I am, imploring everyone to give Industry a shot. Because it's so deserving of a bigger audience, and only gets better as the series progresses, especially in its second season which aired earlier this year. That and, selfishly, we want more people watching if only so there's more participation in the inevitable season three thread. The other thread was just too lonely for how good this show was each week.
In terms of vibe, think Succession meets Euphoria. And while the tone isn't at all similar to Mad Men, series creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay are obsessed with that show, and you'll notice little workplace similarities here and there, especially in season two. Without giving anything away, season one (shot pre-pandemic) "follows a group of young graduates competing for permanent positions at Pierpoint & Co, a prestigious investment bank in London," and then season two (set post-pandemic) follows those who did - and one who didn't - make the cut. It features a fantastic cast, an incredible soundtrack/score, and don't worry if you don't know a damn thing about investment banking. I didn't either, and still don't, and chances are you won't understand half the jargon they fire off, but that's part of the fun. You might not understand the technicalities, but through the chaos and the adrenaline rush you'll absolutely understand the stakes, and that's all that really matters.
Anyway, I imagine season three will be ready by late 2023, or early '24, so you have time to catch up. And if you're at all interested in this world, or great television in general, I highly recommend doing so...
In terms of vibe, think Succession meets Euphoria. And while the tone isn't at all similar to Mad Men, series creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay are obsessed with that show, and you'll notice little workplace similarities here and there, especially in season two. Without giving anything away, season one (shot pre-pandemic) "follows a group of young graduates competing for permanent positions at Pierpoint & Co, a prestigious investment bank in London," and then season two (set post-pandemic) follows those who did - and one who didn't - make the cut. It features a fantastic cast, an incredible soundtrack/score, and don't worry if you don't know a damn thing about investment banking. I didn't either, and still don't, and chances are you won't understand half the jargon they fire off, but that's part of the fun. You might not understand the technicalities, but through the chaos and the adrenaline rush you'll absolutely understand the stakes, and that's all that really matters.
Anyway, I imagine season three will be ready by late 2023, or early '24, so you have time to catch up. And if you're at all interested in this world, or great television in general, I highly recommend doing so...
Welcome to the feeling. #IndustryHBO is returning for Season 3. pic.twitter.com/i4Vr0tOhlc
— HBO (@HBO) October 25, 2022
