Succession (2018)
Jesse Armstrong's Emmy-winning HBO drama chronicles the Roy family's savage, darkly comic war for control of a global media empire.
Succession - Series Information
- Original Title: Succession
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2023
- Created by: Jesse Armstrong
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 39
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: June 3, 2018 (United States - TV-MA), June 3, 2018 (United Kingdom - 15), June 3, 2018 (Germany - 16), June 3, 2018 (France - 12), June 3, 2018 (India - U), June 3, 2018 (Australia - MA15+), June 3, 2018 (Brazil - 16), June 3, 2018 (Mexico - B), June 3, 2018 (Spain - 18), June 3, 2018 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: HBO
- Alternative Titles: Paveldėjimas (LT), キング・オブ・メディア (JP), Наследие (RU), Наследници (BG), 석세션 (KR), 继承之战 (CN), La sucesión (ES), 傳媒家族累承人 (HK)
- Production Companies: Gary Sanchez Productions, Hyperobject Industries, Project Zeus, HBO, Hot Seat Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Succession - Plot
Follow the lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging father begins to step back from the media and entertainment conglomerate they control.
Succession - Trailer
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Succession - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Jesse Armstrong
Main Cast
- Jeremy Strong
- Kieran Culkin
- Sarah Snook
- Brian Cox
- Matthew Macfadyen
- Alan Ruck
- Nicholas Braun
- Peter Friedman
- J. Smith-Cameron
- Scott Nicholson
Writers
- Jesse Armstrong
- Susan Soon He Stanton
- Georgia Pritchett
- Tony Roche
- Jon Brown
Executive Producers
- Jesse Armstrong
- Kevin J. Messick
- Frank Rich
- Adam McKay
- Will Ferrell
Succession - FAQs
Where can you stream Succession online?
Succession is available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max) with a subscription. It is also accessible through the HBO Max Amazon Channel. For those who prefer to own the series, it can be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Is Succession based on a real family or true story?
Succession is not directly based on a single true story, but creator Jesse Armstrong has acknowledged drawing inspiration from real-world media dynasties, most notably the Murdoch family. The Roy family's empire and internal power struggles echo documented tensions within several prominent global media conglomerates.
What is the ending of Succession explained?
In the series finale, none of Logan Roy's children ultimately inherit Waystar Royco. After Kendall is briefly voted CEO, Shiv withdraws her support, allowing GoJo CEO Lukas Matsson to acquire the company with Tom Wambsgans installed as his American proxy CEO, leaving all three Roy siblings without power.
Who are the main actors in Succession?
Succession stars Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy, Brian Cox as patriarch Logan Roy, Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy, and Sarah Snook as Siobhan 'Shiv' Roy. The ensemble also includes Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, J. Smith-Cameron, Peter Friedman, and Scott Nicholson.
Did Succession win any major awards?
Succession is one of television's most decorated series. It won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series four consecutive times (2020–2023). Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, and Matthew Macfadyen each won acting Emmys, and the show also collected multiple Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards.
How many seasons and episodes does Succession have?
Succession ran for four seasons and 39 episodes in total. Season 1 and Season 2 each contained 10 episodes, Season 3 had 9 episodes, and Season 4 concluded the series with 10 episodes. The show premiered on June 3, 2018, and ended in May 2023.
Is Succession cancelled or did it end intentionally?
Succession ended intentionally and on the creator's own terms. Jesse Armstrong announced before Season 4 aired that it would be the final season, describing it as the planned conclusion to the story. The series was not cancelled; HBO fully supported the creative decision to end the show.
What is Succession's content rating and is it appropriate for teens?
Succession is rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong language, adult themes including corporate manipulation and family dysfunction, sexual content, and occasional violence. It is generally not recommended for viewers under 17 without parental guidance.
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