The writing is amazing and season 3 has one of the best written and directed episodes of any show I’ve seen, BUT I’ve tapped out. Season 4 has been TOO MUCH.
"Believing someone won’t betray you, hurt you, or fleece you because you share an identity is silly." As someone obsessed with the psychology behind money, I definitely need to watch this.
I'm finally catching up on the new season and what you said about the show's "invisible character" could not be more well-put. I was never a big fan of HBO-style drama before but I think part of what got me was how committed the Industry writers are to widening the scope of prestige TV antiheroism. Especially chilling to watch since the arc of "progress" depicted as the backdrop the first few seasons, however hollow it was, has obviously turned around. So curious to what extent my sociopathic faves (lol) will have to engage with that new reality
As always, a great piece and overview of the different dynamics in the show (that we very much see in real life). I really enjoy your writing and and analysis.
A note on “non-target” background - in the UK (I can’t speak for anywhere else) big companies typically have/had universities they target for graduates/early career talent. It’s oxbridge and then the top Russel group universities. They want the presumed calibre and access to their networks. So at Pierpoint, the ‘target’ Unis were Oxford, Cambridge, etc. Harper’s pretend degree was from a ‘non-target’ university.
I loved reading your work and have been iffy on watching industry. So appreciate the deep dive here.
The writing is amazing and season 3 has one of the best written and directed episodes of any show I’ve seen, BUT I’ve tapped out. Season 4 has been TOO MUCH.
"Believing someone won’t betray you, hurt you, or fleece you because you share an identity is silly." As someone obsessed with the psychology behind money, I definitely need to watch this.
Kiernan describing her boyfriend felt like a nod to the riff on Scream from Scary Movie!
I'm finally catching up on the new season and what you said about the show's "invisible character" could not be more well-put. I was never a big fan of HBO-style drama before but I think part of what got me was how committed the Industry writers are to widening the scope of prestige TV antiheroism. Especially chilling to watch since the arc of "progress" depicted as the backdrop the first few seasons, however hollow it was, has obviously turned around. So curious to what extent my sociopathic faves (lol) will have to engage with that new reality
As always, a great piece and overview of the different dynamics in the show (that we very much see in real life). I really enjoy your writing and and analysis.
A note on “non-target” background - in the UK (I can’t speak for anywhere else) big companies typically have/had universities they target for graduates/early career talent. It’s oxbridge and then the top Russel group universities. They want the presumed calibre and access to their networks. So at Pierpoint, the ‘target’ Unis were Oxford, Cambridge, etc. Harper’s pretend degree was from a ‘non-target’ university.