---
title: "Industry"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/industry-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 90812
imdb_id: "tt7671070"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 32
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 273
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Industry (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/industry-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Industry is a financial thriller drama television series that premiered in 2020. The show was created by former investment bankers Mickey Down and Konrad Kay. It follows a group of young graduates as they compete for permanent positions at a prestigious investment bank in London. The series explores the intense and competitive culture of international finance, where personal and professional boundaries frequently blur. Characters navigate a demanding environment characterized by high-stakes deals, complex relationships, and the pursuit of success in a post-2008 financial landscape. The show airs on BBC Two in the United Kingdom and HBO in the United States. Key cast members include Myha'la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, and Sagar Radia. The series dramatizes the cutthroat nature of the financial sector, highlighting themes of ambition, power, and survival within a high-pressure workplace.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Ambitious graduates compete for permanent roles at a prestigious London investment bank amid intense corporate pressure."

### Why Watch
- realistic portrayal of finance
- compelling character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains explicit content
- high-stress environment
- Tone & Suitability: The series features mature themes including sex, drug use, and intense workplace pressure.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, fast-paced, gritty, competitive

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV, HBO Max | None | Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, BBC iPlayer, HBO Max | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (8 Episodes)
Industry is a television series that premiered in 2020. The first season begins in an intense atmosphere marked by competitiveness within the cutthroat world of international finance. The narrative follows a group of enterprising young graduates who are vying to secure their futures and compete for a limited number of permanent positions at Pierpoint and Company, a leading bank located in London. The story is seen through the eyes of Harper Stern, a determined and talented outsider who is fighting to prove her worth among the other young climbers in an environment where individuals must act as predators. The series has received praise for its writing, performances, direction, and its accurate portrayal of the banking sector.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 32
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 12 (38%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 20 (63%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Mickey Down, Konrad Kay
- **Networks / Studios**: HBO

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Myha'la** as *Harper Stern*
- **Marisa Abela** as *Yasmin Kara-Hanani*
- **Ken Leung** as *Eric Tao*
- **Harry Lawtey** as *Robert Spearing*
- **Sagar Radia** as *Rishi Ramdani*
- **David Jonsson** as *Gus Sackey*
- **Conor MacNeill** as *Kenny Kilbane*
- **Kit Harington** as *Henry Muck*
- **Miriam Petche** as *Sweetpea Golightly*
- **Sarah Parish** as *Nicole Craig*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Industry?
The series follows young graduates competing for limited permanent positions at a top London investment bank.

### Q: Who created the show?
The series was created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay.

### Q: What is the setting of the show?
The show is set in the world of international finance in London.

### Q: What is the tone of the series?
It is a financial thriller drama defined by ego, deals, and a high-pressure company culture.

### Q: When is the show set?
The story takes place in the aftermath of the 2008 financial collapse.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Industry | Definition, Sectors, & Facts | Britannica Money](https://www.britannica.com/money/Industry)
- [Industry (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industry_(TV_series))
- [INDUSTRY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/industry)
- [Industry (TV Series 2020-2027) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7671070)
- [Industry (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industry_(TV_series))
- [Industry (TV Series 2020–2027) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt7671070)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*