Additionally, according to one of the producers of the banking drama Industry, the reputation of finance professionals suffered greatly following the 2008 financial crisis.
The series’ co-writer, Konrad Kay, claims that bankers were perceived as “villainous” and “lazy” at the time, and that they were in need of “bringing down a peg or two.”
The critically acclaimed drama Industry is set in the fictitious London headquarters of a prestigious, high-pressure, drug- and sex-fueled international investment bank called Pierpoint & Co. The third series is now broadcasting.
Praising the “excitingly ornate rollercoaster” and “more thrilling than ever” series, critics have praised Kit Harington’s portrayal of the hyper-privileged eco-entrepreneur Sir Henry Muck, the show’s newest character.
The creators claim that it examines some of the subtleties of the financial world, with a focus on individuals just starting out in their careers.
Down claims that the characters with the least amount of power are the ones who drive the program.
Industry centers on three Gen-Z finance professionals: Yasmin Kara-Hanani (Marisa Abela), Robert Spearing (Harry Lawtey), and Harper Stern (Myha’la).
