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British-American drama series Industry is currently in its third season. A gripping plot, relatable portrayal of modern hustles, and star-studded cast with the likes of Marisa Abela, Harry Lawtey, and Kit Harington, have made the show a critical and commercial success. Industry explores how moral compasses change with ambition, power, and greed.
The HBO show follows the life of working professionals at an investment bank named Pierpoint & Co. Competing to secure permanent positions, the young aspirants face tough choices between personal and professional priorities.
Sticking to a weekly release schedule, the show’s season three has dropped five episodes so far. With each chapter dropping every Sunday, its finale will be released by the end of September 2024.
7 shows with gripping plots like Industry
Those on the lookout for shows that capture the tension and complexity of the corporate world will like the following seven series:
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- Succession
- Billions
- Bad Banks
- Dirty Money
- Mad Men
- We Crashed
- A Man in Full
1) Succession (2018) - HBO Max
Premiering in 2018, Succession aired 39 episodes across four seasons. A satirical dark comedy-drama, the series centers on the very legitimacy of succession within the dysfunctional Roy family.
Following CEO Logan Roy’s uncertain health, a struggle for power breaks out within the boardrooms of Waystar RoyCo, a global media and entertainment conglomerate.
Loyalty, betrayal, and manipulation dot the story. Additionally, the show’s highlights include intense corporate battles, hostile takeovers, boardroom coups, and legal battles. Its sharp writing further adds to its merit, making it a character-driven watch for those looking for a replacement for Industry.
2) Billions (2016) - Fubo, Paramount+
Similar to Industry, Billions also features deeply flawed characters navigating high-stakes environments in the investment and finance worlds. With 84 episodes coming in seven seasons, the series’ plot follows the conflict between an attorney named Chuck Rhoades and a hedge fund manager, Bobby Axelrod, played by Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis, respectively.
The gripping storyline has the former trying to bring down Axelrod for abusing financial systems despite being outsmarted by the letter’s wealth and influence. Drawing inspiration from real life, Billions may make its viewers vary of the power hoarding that happens in everyday lives.
3) Bad Banks (2018) - Hulu
Running for two seasons, Bad Banks focuses on the corrupting influence of wealth and the lengths people go to maintain power. The central character of the show is Jana Liekam, a young investment banker.
After being wrongfully fired from a well-known bank, she goes about fixing her career. Fortunately, a dream job at Deutsche Global Invest comes knocking soon enough and Liekam not only accepts it but excels in her team.
However, she soon realizes that all of this was an elaborate manipulation by and for her former boss’ gains. The unexpected twists, clever dialogue, and satirical take on power and wealth make Bad Banks a suitable watch for Industry fans.
4) Dirty Money (2018) - Netflix
Each of the 12 episodes of Dirty Money narrates a different case of corporate corruption or financial fraud. Moreover, each chapter features whistleblowers, victims, and experts who break down the matter in minute detail, exposing the dark side of the global economy, with plots that mostly deal with greed and corruption going unchecked in this very reality.
The series’ detailing of financial jargon, witty writing, and strong storytelling are similar to the central themes of Industry.
5) Mad Men (2007) - AMC+, Apple TV
Man Men is set against the backdrop of the advertising industry of the ‘60s. It narrates the saga of characters dealing with complex morals. In 92 episodes spread out over seven seasons, the series follows John Hamms' Don Draper, a founding member of the fictional advertising agency, Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. The show explores the clash of ambitions, power struggles, and individual aspirations that go beyond the pay grade.
6) WeCrashed (2022) - Apple TV
A miniseries starring Anne Hathaway alongside Jared Leto, WeCrashed showcases the high-pressure and demanding side of financial ambitions and pitfalls that shape the startup culture.
The aforementioned two stars play Rebekah Neumann and her husband, Adam. The show details how the couple expanded WeWork, a single coworking space to a company valued at $47 billion. Inspired by real-life events, the show captures how everything can fall into chaos following unplanned and hastily executed decisions.
7) A Man in Full (2024) - Netflix
If Industry depicts the world of finance and investments, then A Man in Full dives deep into the world of real estate. Moreover, a strong cast, an engaging storyline about the clash of personal and professional lives, and sharp writing make the two shows very similar.
The show focuses on Jeff Daniels’ Charlie Croker, a real estate mogul facing sudden bankruptcy. Thereafter, the protagonist has to carefully maneuver out of politics and business handshakes that are happening behind his back, in an attempt to save his business.
Airing its first and only season so far in May 2024, A Man in Full has yet to receive the green light for season two.
Industry, most recently, dropped its fifth episode with a plethora of twists and suspense. After a five-episode run, the season finale lingers right around the corner. Therefore, this list of recommendations should come in handy for viewers looking for options following the show’s eventful conclusion.
