Failed “Finance Bros” Find Success with HBO’s “Industry”

Failed “Finance Bros” Find Success with HBO’s “Industry”

Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, the creators of the financial drama, explain what “finance bros” misunderstand about capitalism’s allure.

The New Yorker podcast recently featured an episode on HBO’s “Industry,” a show that delves into the world of finance and the lives of young professionals navigating the cutthroat industry. The creators of the show, Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, were interviewed on the podcast, where they discussed the inspiration behind the show and the concept of the “finance bro.”

According to Down and Kay, the term “finance bro” has become synonymous with the stereotype of a young, wealthy, and arrogant individual who is more concerned with making money than with the actual work involved in finance. However, the creators argue that this stereotype is not entirely accurate and that the reality of working in finance is much more complex.

Down and Kay explained that they were inspired to create “Industry” after working in finance themselves and realizing that the industry was not as glamorous as it was often portrayed in the media. They wanted to create a show that would give a more realistic portrayal of the industry and the people who work in it.

The show follows the lives of a group of young professionals as they navigate the challenges of working in finance, including long hours, high stress, and cutthroat competition. The creators aimed to create a show that would be both entertaining and informative, providing viewers with a glimpse into the world of finance and the people who work in it.

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