Life and Art from FT Weekend Culture Chat: The FT takes on ‘Industry’ season 3
Oct 18, 2024
Alice Ross, a financial journalist at the Financial Times and author of "Investing to Save The Planet," joins Henry Mance, chief features writer, to dissect the latest season of HBO's finance drama 'Industry.' They explore controversial topics like greenwashing and the show's pointed critique of corporate morality. The conversation touches on character complexity, moral decay, and how these narratives reflect our feelings about money today. Additionally, they discuss the evolution of financial storytelling and the audience's connection to flawed characters.
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Character Dynamics in Industry Season 3
- Industry season 3 maintains novelty by shaking up characters and introducing new faces.
- It cuts some characters early on and brings in others, keeping the series fresh.
Workplace Bullying in Industry
- Workplace bullying and fear of insignificance are major themes in Industry.
- The character Sweet Pea embodies this dynamic as an annoying yet insecure young worker.
Plot-Driven Characters in Industry
- In Industry, the plot drives characters' actions rather than vice-versa, creating melodrama.
- The characters' over-the-top behaviors are explained retroactively, not organically developed.