HBO’s Cutthroat 4-Part Thriller Has Become a Must-Watch for ‘Succession’ Fans

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Succession has not been on the air for close to three years, but the show’s impact is still felt all these years later. It introduced HBO’s viewership to the cutthroat world of family empires and how money can affect relationships and loyalties. No other show has captured that feeling of unpredictability brought on by an ungodly amount of money better than Industry, the under-the-radar finance drama that has been stacking wins since it premiered in 2020. The British drama is the definition of a sleeper hit, having risen from a licensed streaming acquisition to headlining the 9 p.m. Sunday slot on HBO.

Data from FlixPatrol shows that the series is among the top ten most-watched shows on HBO Max, ranking fourth globally at the time of writing. The list is led by the latest Game of Thrones spinoff, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Pitt, and the spicy hockey phenomenon, Heated Rivalry. Industry takes viewers into the lives of the people who make money by making informed guesses and predictions. Sometimes they might do shady stuff to influence the outcome, but they don’t view it as immoral if they don’t get caught. Like Succession, the character ensemble includes many people you should hate but can’t help but love and perhaps admire. On Industry, relationships are fickle and transactional.

‘Industry’ Continues to Impress After Four Seasons

While other shows see a dip in popularity, Industry‘s star continues to rise as it captures attention across multiple platforms. The series has shown consistent growth in viewership and social media interest. Season 4 continues to receive the acclaim that has carried the Mickey Down and Konrad Kay drama since 2020. It has an impressive 96% score on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its ability to reinvent itself while keeping its spirit. Collider’s Liam Gaughan highlighted this shift in his review of Industry Season 4, saying,

Season 4 of Industry directly teases the show’s future and presents some exciting open questions about how the ramifications of its finale will play out. Although there’s never the sense that Industry is holding itself back, the wider canvas that Season 4 operates on suggests that the series could continue to evolve to keep up with reality’s increasingly unbelievable events. Industry may share similarities with previous HBO dramas, but it’s evolved into a definitive show of the moment.

Catch new episodes live on HBO on Sundays at 9 p.m. or stream on HBO Max in the US. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

Release Date: November 9, 2020
Network: HBO
Directors: Isabella Eklöf, Tinge Krishnan, Ed Lilly, Birgitte Stærmose, Zoé Wittock, Caleb Femi, Mary Nighy, Konrad Kay, Lena Dunham, Mickey Down