Succession

HBO · 2018–2023 · 4 Seasons · 39 Episodes · Ended
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About Succession

Succession follows the Roy family, owners of global media and entertainment conglomerate Waystar Royco, as they contemplate their futures as aging patriarch Logan Roy begins to step back from the company. The show examines themes of power, wealth, family dysfunction, and corporate succession through biting satire and Shakespearean drama as the Roy siblings compete for control of the family empire.

Characters (5)

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Kendall Roy

Played by Jeremy Strong

Seasons 1–4 89
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Siobhan "Shiv" Roy

Played by Sarah Snook

Seasons 1–4 84
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Roman Roy

Played by Kieran Culkin

Seasons 1–4 87
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Logan Roy

Played by Brian Cox

Seasons 1–4 88
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Tom Wambsgans

Played by Matthew Macfadyen

Seasons 1–4 83

Videos

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Succession Season 1 Official Trailer

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? Frequently Asked Questions

Succession has 4 seasons with 39 episodes. It aired on HBO from June 3, 2018 to May 28, 2023.

Succession is available exclusively on Max (formerly HBO Max). It can also be purchased on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.

Succession was created by Jesse Armstrong, a British screenwriter known for Peep Show and The Thick of It. Adam McKay directed the pilot and serves as executive producer.

Succession is not directly based on any single family, but creator Jesse Armstrong drew inspiration from several real media dynasties, including the Murdoch, Redstone, and Maxwell families.