‘Industry’ is TV’s last golden age drama

Inside: HBO's sexy,‍ seamy office drama,‍ L.‍A.‍ improv classes,‍ a mock Emmy ballot  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT June 16, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment ‘Industry’ is TV’s last golden age drama It’s true: They don’t make ’em like they used to. How HBO’s sexy, seamy office drama bucked the trend. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Wish you were funnier? These great L.A. improv classes will have you saying, ‘yes, and’ Whether you’re looking to improve your communication skills or explore a new hobby, these improv drop-in classes introduce you to the L.A. scene. Read More Need help with your Emmy ballot? Our awards expert shares his favorites Awards columnist Glenn Whipp doesn’t officially get a vote for the Emmy nominations. But after months of prep, he has some suggestions. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Fox Corp. to buy streaming platform Roku for $22 billion The deal will combine the Murdoch family’s media assets, which include broadcast channels, with the San José-based streaming company that has 100 million viewers. Read More 5 adult animation series that tackle serious subjects without missing a beat The creators behind five animated series for adult audiences explain how they use the form to explore challenging subject matter (and sometimes get big laughs to boot). Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now ‘Love Island USA’ executive producer James Barker dies after ‘medical emergency’ during filming The team behind “Love Island USA” is mourning the loss of executive producer James Barker, who died during filming. He died last week after suffering an “unexpected medical emergency.” He was 40. Read More How Connor Hines won over Ryan Murphy and beat impostor syndrome to make ‘Love Story’ In an essay for The Envelope, Hines explains how he refined his “obsession” with the tale of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette into a pitch that the mega-producer would love. Read More Meet the ‘I Am Frankelda’ directors mentored by Guillermo del Toro The culmination of years of tireless work and financial stress for the Ambriz siblings is the breathtaking period fantasy “I Am Frankelda,” Mexico’s first-ever stop-motion feature, now streaming on Netflix. Read More Country singer Tyler Farr canceled show because of a farm accident that left him severely concussed Country singer Tyler Farr pulled out of his rodeo performance this weekend because of a motor vehicle accident on his farm. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com