Industry Season 4 Review: The HBO drama reaches new heights

Industry season 4 shifts the story away from Pierpoint to focus on Yasmin and Harper as they navigate new roles and relationships; the season premieres January 11 with new episodes airing weekly.

Industry returns for a fourth season on HBO, picking up after season three left the Pierpoint trading floor closed and several characters dispersed. Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay intentionally dismantled the show’s earlier setup when the series’ future was uncertain, then rebuilt new conflicts and settings around the central characters. Season 4 uses the finance world more as a backdrop and broadens its attention to sex, politics, media, and tech. The season centers on Yasmin and Harper and premieres January 11 with episodes released weekly. Key points: - Season 4 follows the aftermath of season 3, with Pierpoint largely off-screen and characters scattered. - Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay wrote the season after intentionally "blowing up" the prior setup during a period of uncertainty about renewal. - The season centers on Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Harper (Myha'la), with Henry Muck (Kit Harrington) returning in a larger role. - New and expanded cast additions include Max Minghella as Whitney Halberstram, Charlie Heaton as a finance journalist, Kiernan Shipka as Hayley Clay, and Toheeb Jimoh as Kwabena. - Season 4 places emphasis on costume, score, and direction and includes a gothic-set episode that echoes a standout moment from season 3. - Industry season 4 premieres January 11 at 9 p.m. ET, and new episodes air weekly. Summary: Season 4 represents a tonal and structural evolution that foregrounds character dynamics over office-bound drama, widening the show's thematic scope. It deepens the relationship between Yasmin and Harper while introducing new players and genre touches, and the creators' first-look deal with HBO makes another season appear more likely. New episodes will continue to arrive weekly beginning January 11.