High-stakes financial drama is far from over on HBO following the announcement that Industry has been renewed for a fourth season. The news comes as the show’s critically acclaimed third season nears its conclusion, with the finale set to air on September 29.
Created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, Industry has become a standout hit for HBO, giving viewers a gripping insider’s look at the cutthroat world of international finance. The series follows a group of young bankers as they survive the pressure-cooker environment of Pierpoint & Co’s London office, complete with all the ambition, sex, and drug-fueled chaos one might expect from the world of high finance.
It seems the allure of watching beautiful people make ugly decisions with other people’s money is irresistible to audiences. Season 3 has seen a remarkable 40% increase in viewership compared to its predecessor, averaging 1.6 million viewers per episode. The show’s popularity on social media has also exploded, with conversations tracking over twice as high as last season and growing by double digits each week.
Francesca Orsi, HBO’s Executive Vice President of Programming, praised the series, stating, “Industry has been unflinching in its examination of ambition and class, solidifying itself as a marquee HBO drama.” She added that the show has “redefined the contemporary workplace show,” which is indeed high praise from a network that brought us Succession.
The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Marisa Abela, Harry Lawtey, and Ken Leung as Pierpoint investors. Myha’la, who plays a former employee carving out her own niche in the London financial world, has been a key factor in audiences craving more Industry.
Season 3 saw the addition of some heavy-hitters, with Kit Harington (or Jon Snow, whichever you prefer) and Sarah Goldberg joining the cast. This infusion of new blood seems to have paid off, contributing to the show’s surge in popularity lately.
While details about the fourth season are still under wraps, co-creators Down and Kay expressed their excitement about the renewal. “We can’t wait to dive deeper and deliver the best season yet in Season 4,” they said in a joint statement.
Given the show’s trajectory, fans can likely expect even more intense financial wheeling and dealing, complicated personal relationships, and the constant threat of everything falling apart at the seams. After all, in the world of Industry, the only thing more volatile than the stock market is the characters’ personal lives.
