BBC viewers are flocking to binge a 'top tier' drama described as both sexy and cutthroat, propelling it back into the streaming service's top 10 charts. The show in question is the Bafta-winning series Industry, which has returned for its highly anticipated fourth season on BBC One.
A Banking Drama Bigger and Bolder Than Ever
First airing in 2020, Industry has cultivated a devoted following with its unflinching look at the world of high finance. The series, co-created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, follows a group of ambitious graduates navigating extreme wealth and power at the fictional investment bank Pierpoint & Co.
The new season, which began airing weekly on Monday, January 13, 2026, has prompted a rush of fans to catch up on the previous 24 episodes on BBC iPlayer. This surge in viewership has successfully pushed the drama back into the platform's top 10 most-watched list.
The ensemble cast, including Marisa Abela, Myha'la, David Jonsson, Harry Lawtey, and Ken Leung, is joined this season by Kit Harington and new recruit Charlie Heaton from Stranger Things.
Critical Acclaim and Rave Reviews
Early reception for the fourth season has been outstanding, securing an impressive 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics and fans alike are hailing it as the show's best outing yet.
In a four-star review for Metro, TV reporter Charlotte Minter noted a shift in focus following Pierpoint's merger. "There’s less focus on the trading and a bigger shift to politics – of business, marriage, and government," she wrote, adding that the drama remains "stressful, but in darker, more sinister ways." She praised the "whiplashing twists" that left her "gasping."
The Guardian declared that season four is "even better, truly top-tier television that’s surely destined for end-of-year lists." Meanwhile, Fandomwire promised that the new season delivers "more sex, more tension, and more of pretty much everything fans love about the show."
What the Creators and Fans Are Saying
Co-creators Down and Kay have teased that this season offers a "broader scope" and "higher stakes," calling it "darker" and "funnier." They revealed the core themes explore "who owns the truth" and "the interdependence of fascism and capitalism."
Fan reactions on social media and review sites have echoed this enthusiasm. One viewer on X (formerly Twitter) called Industry a show that "captures the essence of the 2020s," with its finger firmly on the pulse of the cultural zeitgeist. Another fan on Rotten Tomatoes described it as a "cross between Euphoria and Succession," praising its fantastic cast and soundtrack.
Industry seasons one to three are available to stream now on BBC iPlayer. The fourth season continues to air every Monday at 10:40pm on BBC One, with episodes available on iPlayer thereafter.
