The Watch 'Industry' Creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down on That Wild Season Finale
Sep 30, 2024
Konrad Kay and Mickey Down, creators of 'Industry', discuss the wild and memorable season finale. They explore the show's focus on writing toward fear and how class dynamics took precedence over money this season. The duo shares insights into directing the final episodes and the character journeys shaped by ambition and ethical choices. With reflections on identity and trauma, they celebrate the show's success while teasing exciting new directions for future seasons.
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Show Expands From Finance To Society
- Industry's third season intentionally expands its scope beyond the trading floor into politics, class, and media.
- That broader aperture lets the show comment on society, not just finance.
Write Toward Fear, Then Shape It
- Embrace risky ideas on the writers' board even if execution feels scary at first.
- Trust shaping through production and editing to make bold concepts emotionally resonant.
Class, Not Just Money, Drives The Drama
- The season frames its core drama as a class story more than a money story.
- Yasmin and Rob's arc echoes timeless class divides and courtly-love dynamics.