Succession is a critically-acclaimed TV series that dives into the intricate world of wealth, power and family dynamics. Created by Jessie Armstrong, the show premiered in 2018 and has since captivated audiences.

Set in the high-stakes corporate world, Succession follows the lives of the Roy family, the owners of Waystar Royco, one of the world’s largest media and entertainment conglomerates. The series centres around the power struggle within the family as Logan Roy, head of Waystar Royco and patriarch of the family, battles with declining health and each of his four grown children follow a personal agenda to seek control of the company.

The Roy family is characterised by their immense wealth, influence and ambition. Logan, played by Brian Cox, is a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing to protect his empire. His four adult children: Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook), Roman (Kieran Culkin), and Connor (Alan Ruck), compete for their father’s approval and to become the successor of the company.

Kendall appears ambitious but as the heir apparent, he struggles with addiction and the weight of his father’s expectations. Shiv, the only daughter, is a career-driven political consultant who wants to make her mark in the male-dominated world of business. Roman, the youngest son, is unpredictable and has a crass demeanour which renders him an unsuitable candidate at first glance. Connor, Logan’s eldest son from his first marriage, is an idealist who lives a detached life, largely removed from the family business.

Throughout the series, we follow the Roy family as the power struggle intensifies, alliances are created and broken, and the characters’ true motivations are revealed.