"Succession" is a satirical black comedy-drama television series that revolves around the Roy family, the dysfunctional owners of global media and entertainment conglomerate Waystar RoyCo, as they fight for control of the company amidst uncertainty about the health of their aging patriarch, Logan Roy. The show explores themes of power, wealth, ambition, and family dynamics. Its tone is darkly humorous and cynical, often highlighting the characters' moral failings and the corrupting influence of immense wealth. It aired on HBO and is available to stream on Max. The series premiered on June 3, 2018.
- Brian Cox as Logan Roy
- Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy
- Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy
- Sarah Snook as Shiv Roy
- Alan Ruck as Connor Roy
- Matthew Macfadyen as Tom Wambsgans
- Nicholas Braun as Greg Hirsch
- Hiam Abbass as Marcia Roy
- Peter Friedman as Frank Vernon
- J. Smith-Cameron as Gerri Kellman
"Succession" has received widespread critical acclaim. On IMDb, the show holds a rating of 8.9/10 based on over 224,000 user ratings. Rotten Tomatoes gives the series an overall approval rating of 97%, with individual seasons consistently receiving high scores. Metacritic assigns the show a weighted average score of 88 out of 100, based on reviews from critics, indicating "universal acclaim." The show has won numerous awards, including Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series in 2020, 2022, and 2024 (for its final season), as well as Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Series – Drama.
"Succession" consists of four seasons, totaling 39 episodes. The series concluded with its fourth season, which aired from March 26, 2023, to May 28, 2023. The show has ended.
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