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Culture Gabfest
Will Industry Succeed Succession?
Aug 21, 2024
In this discussion, Rebecca Onion, a pop culture expert, and Jenny Zhang, an influential writer, dive into the HBO series Industry and its growing viewership. They compare it to Succession, tackling the show's character dynamics and corporate themes. The conversation also shifts to the new Alien film, Alien: Romulus, dissecting its narrative and belonging to the xenomorph legacy. Additionally, the duo explores the impact of beauty culture on tweens, examining societal pressures and shifting beauty standards in the age of social media.
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- The HBO series 'Industry' has evolved significantly over three seasons, moving from chaotic realism to a more soap opera-like narrative that raises questions about character relatability.
- The complex moral ambiguity of 'Industry's' characters, similar to those in 'Euphoria' and 'Mad Men', intrigues audiences despite their moral shortcomings.
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The HBO Series 'Industry'
The HBO series 'Industry' explores the cutthroat world of finance through the eyes of a group of ambitious graduates working at an investment bank in London. While it debuted to a modest audience, it has gained attention for its parallels to the more popular series, 'Succession.' Both shows share themes of ruthless competition and moral ambiguity, presenting characters who navigate a high-stakes environment fraught with personal and professional challenges. The show's third season has positioned it in a prime Sunday night slot, allowing it to potentially stand out amidst strong competition.
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