HBO's financial thriller Industry is back with season 4, premiering on January 11, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET. The series, created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, follows young graduates navigating the cutthroat world of London investment banking. This quick return comes just months after the season 3 finale in September 2024.
Industry has established itself as a standout in HBO's lineup of prestige television, alongside shows like Succession and The Last of Us. The series centers on a group of ambitious graduates who join the prestigious London investment bank Pierpoint & Co., where they face intense pressures in high finance. Season 4 picks up with these characters drawn into a high-stakes, globetrotting cat-and-mouse game while managing their personal relationships, friendships, and daily lives.
Starring Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Harry Lawtey, Sagar Radia, and Ken Leung, the new season consists of eight episodes airing weekly on Sundays. Critics have praised the show for its sharp writing and addictive drama, with an average 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes from its first three seasons and a 71% audience rating. Reviewers have called it “one of the best things on TV” and described it as “exciting, jaw-dropping, and irresistible,” highlighting its anxiety-inducing portrayal of the ruthless finance world intertwined with compelling human stories driven by flawed, magnetic characters.
The rapid renewal reflects the show's strong performance; season 4 was announced just a week before the season 3 finale. Ahead of the premiere, Industry has already climbed back into HBO Max's Top 10 TV shows worldwide, entering the charts on December 31, 2025, and holding steady alongside titles like It: Welcome to Derry, The Pitt, The Seduction, and I Love LA.
A fifth season remains unconfirmed, but the future looks promising. Creators Down and Kay signed a new three-year overall deal with HBO in fall 2024, suggesting continued support for the binge-worthy series.