Industry, created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, is an intense work drama set in the cutthroat world of finance, and it mainly focuses on the work and personal struggles of young professionals of Pierpoint. The series stars Myha'la as Harper, Marisa Abela as Yasmin, Ken Leung as Eric, and Harry Lawtey as Robert. Industry is ending this year with its last season, which leaves fans wondering what to watch next.
Industry takes place in London, and Good Trouble also in a major metropolitan area, Los Angeles. The show follows the lives of Gen Z characters, just like Industry.Industry fans may also like how the writers of Good Trouble made sure to have their characters deal with real-life problems.
The intensity within Billions matches that of Industry, especially as Chuck and Axe face off against each other in the same vein as Catch Me If You Can. Chuck is desperate to build a case and get Axe convicted for white-collar crimes. But, the show isn’t just about Chuck and Axe trying to outsmart, and eventually, seeking revenge against each other. Billions explores relationship dynamics between Axe, Wendy, and Chuck, an almost love triangle that heightens the show’s melodrama.
The industries of advertising and finance are totally different, but they have their similarities. For example, the characters in Mad Men are memorable and iconic, but some of them are"unlikeable," like in the case of Mad Men that character would be Pete Campbell. Although being an"unlikeable" character isn't necessarily a bad thing, as Yasmin and Harper in Industry have to be"ruthless in order to survive.
2 'Sweetbitter' Created by Stephanie Danler Before The Bear rocked the restaurant industry, there was Sweetbitter, which is based off the book by Stephanie Danler. The series ran for two seasons before it was canceled in 2019. The show focuses on Tess, played by Ella Purnell, a 20-year-old, who just got her first job in a high-end New York City restaurant.