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HBO has renewed the workplace drama Industry for a fifth and final season, bringing the series to a close after season five; season four has averaged about 1.7 million viewers per episode, and creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay will end the story with the upcoming final run. The ensemble cast includes Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Kit Harington, and Max Minghella.
HBO has renewed the financial drama Industry for a fifth and final season, with creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay saying they aim to end the series on an unparalleled high. Season 4 has posted rising global viewership (about a 30% lift from Season 3, with U.S. episodes averaging around 1.7 million viewers) and will conclude the story after this season. The show is a Bad Wolf production for HBO/BBC, starring Myha’la Williams, Marisa Abela, Kit Harington and a supporting cast, with executives and partners praising the network and production teams as they prepare a conclusive send-off.
HBO has renewed Industry for a fifth season, which will be its final chapter. Season 4’s finale is set for March 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max. Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay praised HBO, Bad Wolf, and BBC for supporting the show as they steer it toward a conclusive run. Season 4 has averaged about 1.7 million U.S. viewers per episode, with a cast led by Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Kit Harington, and Max Minghella. The series is a Bad Wolf production for HBO/BBC, with executive producers including Jane Tranter and Kathleen McCaffrey, and will complete its arc in Season 5.
Fans of HBO’s Heated Rivalry can stay at the show’s iconic Lake Musoka cottage in Ontario as Airbnb lists it for a limited window of bookings. The property, about 200 km north of Toronto, features three bedrooms, a private dock, and a home gym, and will be priced at 248.10 CAD per night (about $181) during the early-access period, offering guests a real-life glimpse into Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s on-screen retreat.
Tom’s Guide does a live blog recap of the Season 1 finale, praising the run and unpacking key moments while teeing up Season 2: Dunk and Egg head off on a new quest, Season 2 will adapt The Sworn Sword, Egg becomes a squire with dunk under Maekar’s terms, and a potential title shift to The Knight of the Nine Kingdoms. The piece also notes a 2027 air date for the next chapter and includes fan reactions and analysis of how the show may navigate its Westeros lore.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos defends Netflix’s bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the deal should proceed with Netflix owning WB while preserving HBO as a standalone brand and honoring the 45-day theatrical window (with no Day 46 streaming). He critiques what he calls misinformation from Paramount Skydance, outlines a simple post-merger operating plan, discusses regulatory scrutiny and market share, and emphasizes consumer value and job preservation. Healso notes that HBO output deals would remain in place and that HBO Max could be bundled with Netflix, painting a picture of a complementary, not monopolistic, future for the two companies.
HBO released the first trailer for House of the Dragon Season 3, set to premiere in June as the penultimate season in HBO’s planned four-season run, with hints of bigger battles, new dragons for Rhaenyra, and a slate of new cast members joining the ensemble.
The Hollywood Reporter debuts the first teaser for House of the Dragon Season 3, showing a divided House Targaryen heading into battle with a major battle sequence moved from Season 2; the trailer’s tagline is 'From Fire Comes Darkness,' and HBO sets a June premiere as the GoT universe expands alongside the prequel The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
The HBO drama’s Season 3 teaser shows Rhaenyra consolidating power as war brews between Black and Green factions, with Jace heading to battle, Alicent’s moves looming, and the Battle of the Gullet teased as the show returns in June.
Daniel Radcliffe says he’s talked with Emma Watson and Rupert Grint about how surreal it will be to see HBO’s Harry Potter reboot, noting they haven’t delved into specifics as new actors like Dominic McLaughlin (Harry), Alastair Stout (Ron) and Arabella Stanton (Hermione) take over; the series is shooting in the UK and is set for an early 2027 premiere, with adult leads John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu and Janet McTeer and Hans Zimmer set to compose.
Daniel Radcliffe predicted that HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series will feature a lead who will be better than he was, praising newcomer Dominic McLaughlin while urging fans to stop chasing the original stars. He reflected on learning on the Potter films and noted the eight-season adaptation of JK Rowling’s novels, with Harry Potter premiering in 2027. He’s currently promoting The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins on NBC.
Daniel Radcliffe urged reporters not to quiz HBO’s Harry Potter reboot cast about the original films, emphasizing the new series should stand on its own. The reboot stars Dominic McLaughlin as the lead with Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron; Radcliffe noted he wrote to McLaughlin and highlighted how his successors should be treated, just as Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have shown support in past exchanges.
Charlie Heaton details his rapid shift from finishing Stranger Things to joining HBO’s Industry as Jim Dycker, including auditioning with the final death scene and filming a dense, jargon-heavy dialogue in a fast-paced production. He explains how Jim’s end informs his performance, discusses working with co-stars like Sagar Radia, Kiernan Shipka, and Kit Harington, and reflects on the end of Stranger Things and the possibility of a revival.
In Episode 5 of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Dunk’s trial by combat ends with the brutal death of Baelor Breakspear after his helmet is removed, a shocking turn that signals a darker tone for the series set about a century before Game of Thrones; the show has six half‑hour episodes in Season 1 and has been renewed for Season 2.
Whitney’s greed drives Tender toward collapse as Harper’s ALPHA conference takedown reveals fraud, sending the stock spiraling and tearing at the Mucks’ marriage. Yasmin defects, Henry grapples with looming audits, and Eric’s kompromat gambit backfires as Harper moves to steer SternTao’s legacy. In the climax, Whitney’s relentless schemes back Whitney writes a rambling “Dear Henry” letter, sealing Tender’s downfall and pushing Henry toward resignation.