Succession

Succession follows the Roy clan as they court power and redefine their future when their aging father begins to pull back from the global media empire they run. The clan holds within it a web of ambition, loyalty, and backroom deals as they decide who should lead the company and shape the family's legacy. The satire-drama pulls you into boardroom battles, private resentments, and strategic gambits that test the bonds between siblings, spouses, and colleagues. With a razor sharp wit and tense power plays, the show tracks how wealth and influence magnify personal flaws and rivalries without ever losing sight of the human stakes. Its world of private jets, press conferences, and family dinners underscores a society where power seeps into every room. The show uses intimate character studies to counterbalance its sweeping corporate intrigues.

Created by Jesse Armstrong, Succession debuted in 2018 on HBO. It's an original drama not adapted from any preexisting work, designed as a modern ensemble piece anchored by a stellar ensemble cast led by Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong.

The show earned wide acclaim and picked up multiple nominations and wins at the Emmys and other major ceremonies, across several seasons and categories, with awards recognizing acting, writing, and overall production quality. Critics praised its sharp performances and fearless look at power and family dynamics.

Succession helped redefine prestige TV with its crisp dialogue, dark humor, and unflinching look at money, influence, and sibling rivalry. It introduced a recognizable family drama archetype who wield media power, spawning thoughtful discussions about leadership and corporate culture, and inspiring imitators and analysis across media.

Critics lauded its sharp exploration of succession, loyalty, and the fragility of family ties under intense public scrutiny. The series blends comedy and drama to probe how wealth, ego, and ambition shape choices that alter a company's fate and lives, a tone that resonated with viewers.