The Industry

The story

Created by Prentice Capri McGhee

Kennady “Kenna” Jones, 22, moves between the polished world of Yeppa and the neighborhood refuge of St. Germain. Surrounded by aspiring artists, professionals, and people searching for a second chance, she makes others feel safe enough to tell the truth—even while hiding her own. Atlanta’s interconnected worlds of hospitality, entertainment, wealth, and nightlife test what she is willing to give away to belong.

The characters

Kennady “Kenna” Jones

An empathetic biracial server whose warmth and intuition conceal a guarded past.

Brashaun

A compassionate café manager and mentor who struggles to stop rescuing everyone around him.

Jasmine

A brilliant young woman whose anxiety and fear of abandonment complicate her future.

Farah

A gifted singer drawn between her ambition, nightlife, and the search for love.

Le’Veon

An aspiring stylist building a creative career while quietly living without a home.

Nick

An effortlessly charming man whose magnetism masks a lack of direction.

Kennedi

A polished professional whose increasingly risky double life threatens everything she has built.

Season one

Kenna begins by reading every room for the connection that might lead to acting, modeling, or influence. As opportunities test her boundaries, she must turn that intuition inward, learn whom she can trust, and discover the difference between being seen and being known. Her journey centers on identity, belonging, and learning to offer herself the grace she gives others.