Industry is one of the most successful TV drama series of the past three years. Audiences were drawn to the compelling portrayal of young recruits at investment bank Pierpont who struggle with their consciences as they try to advance their financial careers.

Season 3 of the HBO/BBC drama is currently airing in the UK, with a fourth season already ordered. Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, who worked in the financial industry before becoming a screenwriter, focus on three recruits: Harper (Myha'la), Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Robert (Harry Lawtey).

According to the BBC, Down and Kay revealed that they consciously write about characters in that world who have the least power, and particularly sympathize with Harper, a young black American woman working in London.

Down says there are “different ceilings for everyone” — and that your background, race and gender “can have a huge impact on how successful you can be.” So they portray Harper’s character, sometimes kind, sometimes ruthless, “with love.”