*** INDUSTRY *** (HBO Series)

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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...

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Industry
Season 1 (8 Episodes)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7671070/
November 9, 2020
HBO + HBO Max



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Industry
Season 2 (8 Episodes)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7671070/
August 1, 2022
HBO + HBO Max



Brian Earl Spilner
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Up for a trade? I'll watch this if you watch Dark.
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Deal. I have to catch up on The Girl from Plainville, Station Eleven, and season two of Reservation Dogs first, all for work. Once I've knocked those out, though, Dark will finally be next. Hopefully December/January.
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Like Succession, you say? I'm in. I finally got around to watching it, and while I'm not quite finished with Season 3, I can easily say it's one of my favorite all-time shows.
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The writing isn't on the level of Succession (though it's still really, really good), and Industry really isn't funny, but it definitely has that same, rich-assoles-on-HBO vibe, is shot somewhat similarly, etc.
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Done.
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This one has been on my list. I will fast track it to the top.
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I dont participate much.. but have definitely kept up with Industry through the 1st 2 seasons. Cant believe Season 1 was in Nov 2020. Seems so long ago.

Very happy it got picked up for a 3rd season.. although it really felt like the S2 finale was a series finale. I had convinced myself i was satisfied with how it ended haha.

Read an interview a few days ago with the 2 main creators that spoke at length about how they approached the finale as it could have been the end so I thought they had known it was over. But still happy nonetheless. Cant wait to see where S3 goes with Harper's situation.
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The randomly inserted background chatter about bitcoin and /r/wallstreetbets is a pretty lame element of an otherwise great show.
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Everyone that has HBO needs to watch this! It's a sin if you don't
-Ben There/R.C.
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Season three finally has a premiere date - a week after season two of House of the Dragon ends - and it's moving to the primetime Sunday night slot to boot, which shows HBO's confidence in it (the past two seasons have aired on Monday nights).

Everyone now has until August to catch up on the past two seasons of this incredible show, in order to give this next season the weekly audience/conversation it deserves.

Can't wait!

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Thank goodness… was wondering about this show the other day. Not perfect but a very good show. Looking forward to it
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Can't wait! Incredible show
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I really enjoyed this show. Two big characters left in bad spots at the end of season 2. It will be interesting to see how those get resolved.
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LFG.

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Season 3 (8 Episodes)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7671070/
August 11, 2024
HBO / Max

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Full trailer...

Industry
Season 3 (8 Episodes)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7671070/
August 11, 2024
HBO / Max



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Jon Snow!?!
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I rewatched the season two finale this weekend as a refresher for next weekend's season three premiere, and man, I somehow forgot how good this show actually is. There were a lot of spinning plates, though, compounded by all the technical jargon, so I highly recommend the rewatch as well, or at least finding a YouTube summary.

Can't wait!
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Really good episode. Lots of intensity and drama with each character. This show is top tier in my book.
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Really good episode aside from the subliminal dong shot. I am not sure I understand the paparazzi storyline but I am sure it will be explained.
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From what I gathered...

- Yasmin was on a yacht with her father and his friends. One of the girls on the yacht took a picture of Yasmin for some reason.

- We cut to six months later and Yasmin's father has since either been charged with or found guilty of embezzlement. Big, headline-making news. Screwed over some rich, powerful people.

- The picture of Yasmin on the yacht is then released to the press, to where it looks like Yasmin is enjoying the good life, knowingly partying on her father's yacht with his embezzled money. When, in reality, the picture was taken before she had any clue/the charges were made.

- The "present day" of season three then begins the next day or so.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that's the basic gist.

What made it more confusing was that the last time we saw Yasmin and her father together, in the season two finale, they had a huge argument and he cut her off financially. So at first it was weird that they were then on a yacht together. But I'm assuming the yacht thing happened before their argument, and took place, say, maybe even between seasons one and two?
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But yeah, great episode overall. I love everything they seem to be setting up.
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I know I'm late to the party on this one but I finally started watching it last week and got through season 1. The description of Succession meets Euphoria sounds right. I haven't seen Euphoria but based on the descriptions I've heard this sounds like Euphoria based on kids in their 20s in the Succession environment, but without the comedy.

This isn't a negative criticim, but this might be the most nihilistic show I've ever watched. The characters to me have less humanity than anyone in Succession or Mad Men. I don't have a problem with that, I accept the show as it is. Similar to The Bear, this show stresses the hell out of me, but I keep coming back to watch more.

Like some other shows on MAX like Succession or House of the Dragon, it helps if you check your need for a sympathetic protagonist at the door. It's easy to despise everyone you meet along the way, so by doing that you can just enjoy the ridiculous ride.

To anyone considering whether or not you want to watch this I would direct you to the "Prague" episode of Succession. This show feels like it was almost built around that episode of TV.
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Just caught up on S3E1. One of the best season premieres I've ever seen. This show just hits different.
Very excited for the rest is this season!
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Have you started season two yet? It's the same nihilistic vibe, no doubt, but I found it to be more accessible, and even better, than season one. The leap from season one to season two is "good" to "fantastic," IMO.
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Best. Show. On. TV.

Man, what an episode.

Halfway through I thought for sure we were, like, 50 minutes in. So much had already happened. But no, we had a whole other half to go, and boy did it deliver.

After only two episodes, this season is already encroaching on Succession-levels of greatness. Hell, back-to-back, these two episodes may have made for one of the best "movies" of the year.

Just… wow.
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Yeah this season has been very strong and I am into all the story threads completely.

Also Yasmin totally killed her father and Harper helped her dispose of the body, right?!?
 
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