Cunningham notes, "We're talking about something—money—that is fun, and that we all on some level do want; it's always going to make us feel." This highlights the inherent allure of financial narratives.
The portrayal of finance in media has shifted from glorifying Wall Street figures as heroes to critiquing a system that benefits the few, especially after the Great Recession.
As creators and audiences engage with stories about finance, there's a recurring fascination—perhaps influenced by the desire to understand or even participate in a world that is often both attractive and problematic.
HBO's "Industry" reflects a new trend of empathy towards young finance professionals, indicating a cultural shift in the narrative surrounding economic success and ambition.
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