If you loved
Industry
Mickey Down · Series · 2020
If you were captivated by Industry, you crave stories where raw ambition transforms personal relationships into high-stakes, ruthless power plays.
Books on the same thread
The 6:20 Man
David Baldacci · Book
Shares a thread with Industry: Financial Thriller.
Like Industry, this thriller grounds its narrative in the cold, transactional nature of finance, focusing on an entry-level analyst navigating a world where corporate loyalty is a dangerous illusion.
The 6:20 Man
David Baldacci · Book
Explores: Wall Street corruption, Whistleblowing, Power dynamics.
This story mirrors the atmosphere of Industry by peeling back the polished exterior of Wall Street to expose the corruption, whistleblowing, and volatile power dynamics hidden within economic hubs.
Films on the same thread
Wall Street
Oliver Stone · Film · 1987
Shares 2 threads with Industry: Ambition, Financial thriller.
This classic film serves as the spiritual predecessor to Industry, capturing the same intoxicating blend of mentorship, moral corruption, and the relentless hunger to succeed at any personal cost.
The Social Network
David Fincher · Film · 2010
Shares 2 threads with Industry: Ambition, Betrayal.
Much like Industry, this film explores the intersection of brilliance and betrayal, showing how the pursuit of status and success can systematically destroy the friendships of those involved.
Babylon
Damien Chazelle · Film · 2022
Shares a thread with Industry: ambition.
This film shares the decadent, high-octane energy of Industry, focusing on characters whose unbridled ambition leads them through cycles of excess, depravity, and inevitable professional and personal ruin.
The Big Short
Adam McKay · Film · 2015
Shares a thread with Industry: Financial thriller.
If you appreciated the cynical view of financial institutions in Industry, this film provides a gripping look at the systemic greed and corruption that define the global economic machine.
Podcasts on the same thread
Bad Money
Kindling Media & Vespucci · Podcast · 2023
This podcast echoes the high-stakes financial obsession found in Industry, detailing the lengths to which individuals will go to challenge power and amass wealth regardless of the consequences.
Business Wars
Audible · Podcast · 2026
Explores: market dominance, competitive strategy, innovation warfare.
This series captures the cutthroat spirit of Industry by framing global commerce as a battlefield, focusing on the aggressive strategies and intense rivalry that drive corporate dominance.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Industry?
Industry follows a group of young graduates competing for permanent positions at a top London investment bank. The show depicts the cutthroat nature of international finance where the lines between professional and personal lives blur due to the intense environment of deals, dividends, sex, drugs, and ego.
Is Industry focused solely on financial deals?
No, Industry is not solely focused on financial deals. While the show is set in the world of international finance, it emphasizes how the company culture is defined just as much by the graduates' personal lives, including the complex relationships involving sex, drugs, and ego among the colleagues.
Who created the TV show Industry?
The television series Industry was created by Mickey Down. It debuted in 2020 and centers on the high-stakes environment of a London investment bank where young graduates fight for a limited number of permanent roles while navigating the intense pressures of their professional and social lives.
What kind of environment is depicted in Industry?
Industry depicts a cutthroat environment within a top London investment bank. The show portrays a company culture where young graduates compete for a limited set of permanent positions, leading to blurred boundaries between their roles as colleagues, friends, lovers, and enemies amidst constant pressure and professional ambition.