The highly anticipated third episode of Industry season four is poised to deliver another gripping chapter in the acclaimed finance thriller, with release dates now confirmed for audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.
Industry Season 4 Episode 3 Release Schedule
Industry season four, episode three will make its debut on HBO Max and HBO in the United States on Sunday, January 25, at 9pm Eastern Standard Time. For viewers in the United Kingdom, the episode will become available on BBC iPlayer from Monday, January 26, at 6am GMT, followed by a television broadcast on BBC One later that evening at 10.40pm.
Episode Title and Symbolism
The upcoming instalment bears the intriguing title Habseligkeiten, a German term typically used in its plural form to denote the scant possessions of someone facing near destitution. This evocative title sparks immediate speculation among fans: could it be a pointed reference to Henry Muck's deteriorating financial and personal circumstances, or perhaps a nod to the precarious position of the fintech firm Tender?
Plot Developments and Character Arcs
Season four of the BBC and HBO drama has already introduced significant shifts, charting the aftermath of Pierpoint's collapse and introducing new players like fintech company Tender and its ambitious leader, Whitney Halberstram, portrayed by Max Minghella. The official synopsis for episode three hints at escalating tensions and complex manoeuvres.
The BBC's programme description states: "Harper and Eric pitch to investors to get their short-only fund up and running, while Yasmin, Henry and Whitney head to Vienna, where the lines between business and pleasure become blurred."
Vienna Ventures and Financial Intrigue
A recently released trailer showcases Whitney and Henry's crucial trip to Vienna, aimed at securing vital investor support for Tender. However, their mission encounters immediate hurdles as major backers threaten to withdraw, demanding urgent face-to-face discussions. Compounding the pressure, Tender's urgent need for a banking licence to launch its new strategic pivot becomes a central point of contention.
The plot thickens with the digital publication of journalist Jim Dycker's exposé, which insinuates that Tender may be complicit in overlooking serious money laundering activities. This development poses a direct threat to the company, especially amidst a backdrop of governmental plans to introduce a stringent online safety bill—legislation that could severely impact Tender's future if it fails to diversify its investor base.
Personal Entanglements and Professional Struggles
Meanwhile, Harper Stern continues her challenging journey to establish herself as a fund manager at Mostyn Asset Management, a pursuit marked by variable success that ultimately leads her to reunite with her former mentor, Eric Tao. Concurrently, her ex-colleague Yasmin Kara-Hanani is deeply involved in efforts to stabilise Henry Muck's precarious situation as he battles a depressive spiral.
The trailer concludes with classic Industry ambiguity, hinting at a potential romantic entanglement between Hayley Clay and Henry, underscored by Yasmin's provocative question: "Do you want to kiss him?"
Series Context and Growing Acclaim
Industry has successfully rebuilt its narrative following the dramatic conclusion of Pierpoint in season three, expanding its dedicated fanbase and frequently drawing comparisons to hit series like Succession, thanks to its portrayal of cutthroat, high-stakes finance and deeply flawed, wealthy characters. The new season has welcomed fresh faces, including Claire Forlani as Aunt Cordelia, and continues to weave a complex tapestry of ambition, betrayal, and financial skulduggery.
With episodes released weekly rather than as a complete box set, fans remain eagerly on tenterhooks for each new instalment. Industry season four airs weekly on HBO and HBO Max in the USA on Sundays, and on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK on Mondays.
