About Industry (HBO)

'Industry' is an HBO drama series that was released on November 9, 2020. The show is a blend of drama and finance, set in the backdrop of the fast-paced and highly competitive world of international finance. The story follows a group of young graduates competing for a limited set of permanent positions at a top investment bank in London, piercing intentions with poorly hide under pressure. From failed transactions to office politics, relationships, and personal journeys, the series exhibits everything that's at stake in the world of finance.

Making / Production

'Industry' is the product of first-time creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay. They drew from their own experiences in banking to tell a story that's as much about the dynamics of power as the intricate world of finance. The series is produced by Cardiff Productions and is distributed by HBO. Lena Dunham, the creator of 'Girls', directed the first episode.

Actors

• Myha'la Herrold as Harper Stern - An ambitious graduate who moved from New York to London to work at Pierpoint & Co. Herrold portrays a character who is compelled to excel in an alien environment.
• Marisa Abela as Yasmin Kara-Hanani - Abela does a great job bringing to life a character who juggles her work in the male-dominated world of finance and her complicated personal life.
• Harry Lawtey as Robert Spearing - Lawtey portrays the character, a privileged young man who struggles with the pressures of the banking world.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is mostly shot in Cardiff, Wales, even though the story is set in London.
• Though the discourse of the series revolves around banking and finance, it's actually a study of most workplaces where young professionals are put to a real test of ambition vs. integrity.

Quotes

• "Remember, you're not here to make friends." - Eric
• "I didn't come here to make friends. I came here to make money." - Harper

Music, Soundtrack

• The series score is composed by Nathan Micay, who perfectly captures the relentless pace and high-stakes environment of the financial world.
• Iconic tracks from the show include "Chandelier – Hélder Vales", "Gold – Mondo Cozmo", and "Cellophane (Live at Maida Vale) – FKA twigs".