The BBC and HBO have officially unveiled the first details for the highly anticipated fourth season of the financial drama Industry, confirming a January 2026 premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Global Cat-and-Mouse Game and New Cast Members
This new chapter of the thriller, filmed in Cardiff but set in the world of London finance, picks up with protagonists Harper Stern (Myha’la) and Yasmin Kara-Hanani (Marisa Abela). Having left the investment bank Pierpoint behind, they are thrust into a "high-stakes, globetrotting cat-and-mouse game" triggered by the arrival of a flashy new fintech company on the London scene.
The series welcomes new faces to its ensemble, most notably Max Minghella, recognised for his role as Nick Blaine in The Handmaid's Tale. He will play the enigmatic executive Whitney Halberstram. They join a returning roster of talent including Kit Harington, Ken Leung, Miriam Petche, Sagar Radia, Toheeb Jimoh, Charlie Heaton, and Amy James-Kelly.
Additional returning cast members feature Roger Barclay, Andrew Havill, Kiernan Shipka, Kal Penn, Jack Farthing, Stephen Campbell Moore, Claire Forlani, and Edward Holcroft.
Plot Dynamics and Character Arcs
The official synopsis teases the complex dynamics at play. It reveals that Yasmin will be navigating her relationship with tech founder Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington). Simultaneously, Harper finds herself drawn into the orbit of Whitney Halberstram (Max Minghella).
As these new alliances form, the twisted friendship between Harper and Yasmin is set to "warp and ignite under the pressure of money, power, and the desire to be on top."
Release Schedule and Production Details
Fans can mark their calendars for a January 2026 release, with the exact date and broadcast time to be confirmed at a later stage. The season will consist of eight episodes, which will be released weekly, allowing viewers to follow the intense narrative unfold.
Industry is a Bad Wolf production for HBO and the BBC. The series is created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, who also serve as directors alongside Michelle Savill and Luke Snellin. Executive producers include Jane Tranter, Kate Crowther, and Ryan Rasmussen for Bad Wolf; Kathleen McCaffrey for Little Gems; and Rebecca Ferguson for the BBC.
