Succession 2018
“Make your move.”
What is Succession?
Succession is an American television series that premiered on HBO. The series follows 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.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- First aired
- Jun 3, 2018
- Last aired
- May 28, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Succession is an American television series that premiered on HBO. The series follows 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. Created by Jesse Armstrong, the show is a satirical black comedy-drama that aired for four seasons from June 3, 2018, to May 28, 2023. The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. The series explores the family's dynamics and their struggles with company control. The show features a cast including Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, and Peter Friedman. Succession received an Emmy Award and has a companion series that delves into pivotal scenes from each episode. The show's creator and cast provide insight into the series in this companion series.
Should you watch it?
“A powerful family fights for control of their media empire as their patriarch prepares to step down.”
- sharp writing
- compelling family dynamics
- contains cynical characters
- intense interpersonal conflict
Watch it if you enjoy satirical dramas focused on power struggles and complex family relationships.
The series is a satirical black comedy-drama featuring intense interpersonal conflict.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Celebration Mytharc Jun 3, 2018
- E2 Sh*t Show at the F**k Factory Core Jun 10, 2018
- E3 Lifeboats Core Jun 17, 2018
- E4 Sad Sack Wasp Trap Core Jun 24, 2018
- E5 I Went to Market Core Jul 1, 2018
- E6 Which Side Are You On? Core Jul 8, 2018
- E7 Austerlitz Core Jul 15, 2018
- E8 Prague Core Jul 22, 2018
- E9 Pre-Nuptial Mytharc Jul 29, 2018
- E10 Nobody Is Ever Missing Mytharc Aug 5, 2018
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Summer Palace Mytharc Aug 11, 2019
- E2 Vaulter Core Aug 18, 2019
- E3 Hunting Core Aug 25, 2019
- E4 Safe Room Core Sep 1, 2019
- E5 Tern Haven Core Sep 8, 2019
- E6 Argestes Core Sep 15, 2019
- E7 Return Core Sep 22, 2019
- E8 Dundee Core Sep 29, 2019
- E9 DC Mytharc Oct 6, 2019
- E10 This Is Not for Tears Mytharc Oct 13, 2019
Season 3 · 9 episodes
- E1 Secession Mytharc Oct 17, 2021
- E2 Mass in Time of War Core Oct 24, 2021
- E3 The Disruption Core Oct 31, 2021
- E4 Lion in the Meadow Core Nov 7, 2021
- E5 Retired Janitors of Idaho Core Nov 14, 2021
- E6 What It Takes Core Nov 21, 2021
- E7 Too Much Birthday Core Nov 28, 2021
- E8 Chiantishire Mytharc Dec 5, 2021
- E9 All the Bells Say Mytharc Dec 12, 2021
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Munsters Mytharc Mar 26, 2023
- E2 Rehearsal Core Apr 2, 2023
- E3 Connor's Wedding Core Apr 9, 2023
- E4 Honeymoon States Core Apr 16, 2023
- E5 Kill List Core Apr 23, 2023
- E6 Living+ Core Apr 30, 2023
- E7 Tailgate Party Core May 7, 2023
- E8 America Decides Core May 14, 2023
- E9 Church and State Mytharc May 21, 2023
- E10 With Open Eyes Mytharc May 28, 2023
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
The show follows the Roy family as they vie for control of Waystar Royco, a global media conglomerate, following the aging patriarch's potential retirement.
Who created the show?
Succession was created by Jesse Armstrong.
When did the show air?
The series aired on HBO from June 3, 2018, to May 28, 2023.
How many seasons are there?
The series ran for four seasons.
Is it a comedy or a drama?
It is classified as a satirical black comedy-drama.