In its much-loved third season, HBO’s Industry has led several of its characters down paths that have had fans wondering: Could this be the end? Or is this the beginning of something entirely new?
Well, we’ve got great news for people who love to watch morally-compromised investment bankers react to bad news: HBO announced today that the series, which has made a The Wire-style leap from under-the-radar if-you-know-you-know favorite to Sunday-night appointment viewing this year, will be back for a fourth season.
“For three seasons, ‘Industry’ has been unflinching in its examination of ambition and class, solidifying itself as a marquee HBO drama,” Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming and head of HBO drama series and films, said in today’s statement. “Under Mickey and Konrad’s singular vision, this twisted, thrilling look at London finance has redefined the contemporary workplace show. We’re so excited that viewers and critics have recognized season three as bigger and better than ever, buoyed by sublime performances from our unparalleled cast. We have no doubt that Mickey and Konrad, alongside the amazing team under executive producer Jane Tranter at Bad Wolf and executive producer Kathleen McCaffrey, will take season four to even greater heights.”
When, in the glorious final moments of Season 2, Eric fired Harper, it was hard to imagine how the show might go on. Here was our main character—exiting Pierpoint! The show took its time, waited for the floorboards to dry, and triumphantly waltzed out of the corner it had painted itself into. Industry got richer, more complex, and more ambitious. The smart psycho money may be shorting Pierpoint, but that doesn’t mean there’s not plenty more in store for the characters the bank has severely scarred. Rejoice!
The renewal announcement should come as no surprise; Industry‘s ratings during the third season have been up 40% over season two, pulling in an average of 1.6 million viewers across all platforms according to HBO.
Check back here after the season finale on September 29 for interview with Industry creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay to hear more about what might be in store for the future.
