The cutthroat world of high finance returns to screens as the acclaimed thriller Industry launches its highly anticipated fourth season. The BBC and HBO co-production, renowned for its ruthless portrayal of life in the City, promises more backstabbing and ambition as its characters venture beyond the walls of Pierpoint & Co.
When and Where to Watch Industry Season 4
The entire fourth season of Industry landed on BBC iPlayer on January 12, 2026. For viewers preferring traditional television, the series began its linear broadcast on BBC One on the same day at 10.40pm. Mirroring the length of previous seasons, this new chapter consists of eight episodes in total.
Unlike some box-set releases, the drama will be released on a weekly basis on iPlayer, aligning with its TV broadcast schedule. This means fans will have to wait for each new instalment, building anticipation week by week.
Who's Who in the New Season?
The core ensemble returns, including Myha'la as Harper Stern, Marisa Abela as Yasmin Kara-Hanani, and Ken Leung as Eric Tao. Kit Harington reprises his role as Henry Muck, joined by fellow returning stars like Toheeb Jimoh (Kwabena Bannerman) and Sagar Radia (Rishi Ramdani).
Season four also introduces several high-profile new faces to the financial fray. Max Minghella (The Handmaid's Tale) joins as Whitney Halberstram, a character described as having "ruthless ambition" and a focus on evolving a payment app into a comprehensive digital bank.
Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things) appears as James Dycker, while Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men) plays the tenacious and mysterious Hayley Clay. Jack Farthing (Poldark) enters as Edward Smith, an old friend of Henry Muck's.
Further new additions include former Coronation Street actress Amy James-Kelly as MP Jennifer Bevan, who finds herself in a political battle with Henry Muck.
Plot: A New Chapter Beyond Pierpoint
Season four marks a significant evolution for the series, moving the action beyond the now-defunct investment bank Pierpoint. The graduates are navigating new pastures, with the narrative expanding its scope to examine the wider intersections of finance, politics, and media.
Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay stated the new season centres on a "global story with more stakeholders." The plot will see Harper and Yasmin drawn into a high-stakes, globe-trotting cat-and-mouse game, triggered by the emergence of a disruptive new fintech player in London.
Teasing the season's themes, the creators promised "broader scope, higher stakes" and a deeper exploration of "who owns the truth" and "the interdependence of fascism and capitalism."
Industry season four is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer. A TV licence is required to watch content on the platform, which is accessible on smart TVs, tablets, and mobile phones.
