---
title: "The Last Tycoon"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-last-tycoon-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 67925
imdb_id: "tt3390892"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 9
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 69
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# The Last Tycoon (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-last-tycoon-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Last Tycoon is an American television series created by Billy Ray and loosely based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's last book, the unfinished and posthumously published 1941 novel of the same name. Originating from a pilot produced as part of Amazon Studios' seventh pilot season, the drama stars Matt Bomer and Kelsey Grammer. The series centers on Hollywood's first wunderkind studio executive, Monroe Stahr, and the intense power struggle between him and his mentor, Pat Brady, the current head of the studio, as they battle for the soul of their studio.

Set against a backdrop darkened by the Great Depression and the growing influence of Hitler's Germany, the show illuminates the passions, violence, and towering ambition of 1930s Hollywood. Monroe Stahr navigates his place within the movie industry and the world while catching the eye of a young Irish waitress whose spark fuels him. The production captures the historical era's intricate industry dynamics and interpersonal conflicts between studio executives.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Follow Hollywood wunderkind Monroe Stahr as he battles his mentor for control of a 1930s studio."

### Why Watch
- Adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald's final, unfinished novel.
- Features performances by Matt Bomer and Kelsey Grammer.
- Explores the complex studio politics and ambition of 1930s Hollywood.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is based on an unfinished and posthumously published 1941 novel.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone encompasses the passions, violence, and ambition of 1930s Hollywood in a world darkened by the Depression and the growing influence of Hitler's Germany.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1930s-hollywood, #golden-age-drama, #power-struggle, #depression-era, #studio-politics, #literary-adaptation, #mentor-rivalry

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The CW | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (9 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 9
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (33%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 6 (67%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Billy Ray
- **Networks / Studios**: Prime Video

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Matt Bomer** as *Monroe Stahr*
- **Kelsey Grammer** as *Pat Brady*
- **Lily Collins** as *Cecelia Brady*
- **Dominique McElligott** as *Kathleen Moore*
- **Enzo Cilenti** as *Aubrey Hackett*
- **Mark O'Brien** as *Max Miner*
- **Rosemarie DeWitt** as *Rose Brady*
- **Koen De Bouw** as *Tomas Szep*
- **Jack Doke** as *Nathan Miner*
- **Danielle Rose Russell** as *Darla Miner*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Last Tycoon?
The series is available on Prime Video.

### Q: Is The Last Tycoon worth watching?
It offers a dramatic look at 1930s Hollywood power struggles featuring Matt Bomer and Kelsey Grammer, adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald's final work.

### Q: What is the runtime of episodes?
Episodes have a runtime of 54 minutes.

### Q: What source material is the series based on?
The series is loosely based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's unfinished and posthumously published 1941 novel The Last Tycoon.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Last Tycoon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/67925)
- [The Last Tycoon (TV Series 2016–2017) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3390892)
- [프라임 비디오: The Last Tycoon - Season 1 (4K UHD)](https://www.primevideo.com/-/ko/detail/0JEQK11X5IAR63KEVT0Q7GVJ5A)
- [The Last Tycoon (TV Series 2017-2017) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/67925-the-last-tycoon/cast)
- [The Last Tycoon (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Tycoon_(TV_series))
- [The Last Tycoon](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/the-last-tycoon)

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