Industry Season 4 Episode 5 Release Times: Early US Drop to Dodge Super Bowl
Devotees of the gripping HBO and BBC financial drama Industry are set for an unusual treat, with some audiences gaining early access to the show's latest instalment. Episode 5 of the critically acclaimed fourth season will debut ahead of its regular broadcast schedule for American viewers, while British fans will maintain their usual Monday morning ritual.
US Release Schedule: Early Streaming to Avoid Gridiron Clash
The financial thriller will make its streaming debut on HBO Max in the United States on Friday, February 6, at 3am Eastern Standard Time (ET), which corresponds to midnight Pacific Standard Time (PT). This early release represents a significant departure from the standard pattern.
The decision to advance the episode's availability stems from a desire to avoid direct competition with one of America's biggest television events. The episode's early drop strategically sidesteps a clash with the Super Bowl, which is scheduled to dominate Sunday night ratings across the nation.
Following this streaming premiere, the episode will still receive its traditional linear television broadcast on the HBO channel. This will occur on Sunday, February 8, at the regular time of 9pm ET, as confirmed by HBO's official schedule.
Notably, Industry is not the only HBO property receiving this special treatment. The network's highly anticipated Game of Thrones spin-off series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, will also be released early on HBO Max tomorrow, allowing fans to consume the fantasy drama before the weekend's sporting spectacle.
UK Release Schedule: Business as Usual for BBC Viewers
For British audiences, the release pattern remains consistent with previous weeks. The BBC has confirmed to Reach Screen Time that Industry season four, episode five will be available on BBC iPlayer from 6am on Monday, February 9.
The episode will subsequently air on BBC One's linear channel later that same evening at 10.40pm, adhering to the show's established broadcast routine in the UK. While Industry maintains its regular schedule for British fans, the aforementioned A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will align with the US schedule shift, airing early on Sky Atlantic and the NOW streaming service.
Episode Preview: "Eyes without a Face" Takes the Drama to Africa
The forthcoming episode, titled "Eyes without a Face," promises to escalate the tension. The official teaser from the BBC sets the scene: "SternTao's short position on Tender remains in the red, and as they scramble for ways to keep their short going, Harper [played by Myha'la] is blindsided by devastating personal news."
The narrative thrust sees characters Sweetpea (Miriam Petche) and Kwabena (Toheeb Jimoh) travelling to Accra, Ghana. Their mission is to connect with Whitney's associate Tony Day (Stephen Campbell Moore) and investigate Tender's controversial African acquisitions, representing a bold geographical shift for the series.
HBO's preview intensifies the corporate drama, opening with trader Kenny Kilbane (Conor MacNeill) confirming that SternTao has dangerously breached its risk limits. A panicked Eric Tao (Ken Leung) warns Harper, "The fund is melting down around us. We can't wear this pain."
As Sweetpea and Kwabena delve deeper in Africa, speaking to Tender's CFO on the ground, the stakes become perilously high. Sweetpea's ominous phone call back to London hints at deeper fraud: "Tender's share price could be an illusion." The duo soon find themselves under surveillance and facing direct threats, with a particularly shocking image showing Sweetpea's bloodied face reflected in a broken mirror.
Tony's chilling warning underscores the danger: "It's not a violent city, but the beach can get dangerous at night." Amidst the corporate intrigue and physical threat, personal relationships continue to simmer, with hints that Kwabena and Sweetpea may grow closer, complicating the dynamic with Harper.
This episode is poised to deliver another intense chapter, potentially surpassing recent cliffhangers involving Rishi Ramdani (Sagar Radia) and the near-fatal incident with Henry Muck (Kit Harington). Industry season 4 continues its run on HBO on Sundays in the USA and on BBC iPlayer on Mondays in the UK.
