About Industry

Industry is a British television drama series created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay that premiered on HBO on November 9, 2020. Set in the world of international finance, from the perspective of ambitious twenty-somethings struggling to secure their futures, the series is an exhilarating dive into the lives of the graduates and the cutthroat world of international finance.

Making / Production

The series is produced for HBO by the British independent production company Bad Wolf, and was filmed in Cardiff, Wales. It boasts strong executive production, with Jane Tranter, Lachlan MacKinnon, and Ryan Rasmussen helming the team, along with directors such as Lena Dunham who directed the pilot episode.

Actors

• Myha'la Herrold plays the role of Harper Stern, an ambitious graduate keen to make her mark. She delivers a captivating performance reflecting the character's determination and vulnerability.
• Marisa Abela portrays Yasmin Kara-Hanani, a privileged graduate who grapples with proving her worth. Played with a mixture of guarded poise and underlying anxiety, it’s hard not to root for her success.
• Conor Macneill as Kenny Kilbane, the office alpha who commands with stern authority. Macneill's portrayal is both charismatic and intimidating, reflecting the high stakes environment of the industry.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was filmed primarily in Cardiff, despite being set in London, due to financial restrictions.
• Industry is the television writing debut of creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay.
• Lena Dunham, best known for the show Girls, directed the first episode of the series.

Quotes

• "This is the closest you'll ever get to a meritocracy." - Harper Stern
• "I'm not here to make friends. I'm here to make money." - Yasmin Kara-Hanani
• "Don't confuse luck with skill." - Kenny Kilbane

Music, Soundtrack

The soundtrack from Industry is a collaborative effort between Nathan Micay, a Canadian DJ, and musician. It does an excellent job of setting the pace and mood of the series. It includes a range of music, from intense electronic beats reflecting the high-pressure financial environment to haunting melodies underpinning more poignant scenes.