What Is Succession About and Based On?
Revisiting the series following its epic conclusion to look back on Succession's origins, where it has gone, and the legacy it leaves behind.
- Release Date:
- June 3, 2018
- Cast:
- Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck, J. Smith-Cameron
- Main Genre:
- Drama
- Rating:
- TV-MA
- Seasons:
- 4
- Studio:
- HBO, Gary Sanchez Productions, Project Zeus, Hyperobject Industries
- Creator:
- Jesse Armstrong
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Summary
The Roy family controls the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. As they fight for control of the company, and each other, their lack of morals is exposed at every turn. This family has no redeeming character values, and neither does any person attached to them. Watch them as they fight for the front seat on the bus to hell.
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