Succession is a satirical comedy-drama television series created by Jesse Armstrong that aired on HBO from June 3, 2018, to May 28, 2023. The series centers on the Roy family, the owners of global media and entertainment conglomerate Waystar RoyCo, and their fight for control of the company amidst uncertainty about the health of the family’s patriarch.
![Genre: Comedy-drama, Black comedy, Family drama, Satire, Tragicomedy, Created by Jesse Armstrong, Starring: Hiam Abbass, Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Peter Friedman, Natalie Gold, Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck, Sarah Snook, Jeremy Strong, Rob Yang, Dagmara Domińczyk, Arian Moayed J. Smith-Cameron, Justine Lupe, David Rasche, Fisher Stevens, Alexander Skarsgård, Opening theme "Succession (Main Title Theme)" by Composer Nicholas Britell, Country of origin: United States, Original language: English, No. of seasons: 4, No. of episodes: 39, Executive producers: Jesse Armstrong, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Mark Mylod, Jane Tranter, Georgia Pritchett, Tony Roche, Scott Ferguson, Jon Brown, Lucy Prebble, Will Tracy, Producers: Regina Heyman, Dara Schnapper, Jonathan Filley, Ron Bozman, Gabrielle Mahon, Production locations: United States, England (seasons 1–2), Iceland (season 2), Croatia (season 2), Scotland (season 2), Italy (season 3), Norway (season 4), Barbados (season 4), with Cinematography by Andrij Parekh, Patrick Capone, Christopher Norr, Katelin Arizmendi, with Editors: Mark Yoshikawa, Ken Eluto, Jane Rizzo, Anne McCabe, Joe Giganti, Suzy Elmiger, William Henry, Ellen Tam, Brian A. Kates, Camera setup: Single camera, Running time: 56–88 minutes, Production companies: HBO Entertainment, Gary Sanchez Productions, Hyperobject Industries (season 2–4), Hot Seat Productions (season 4), Project Zeus, Original network: HBO (2018-23)](https://i0.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Succession-691x1024.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Jesse Armstrong attends HBO's "Succession" Season 4 Premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on March 20, 2023 in New York City. Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage](https://i2.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jessie-Armstrong-.jpeg?ssl=1)
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![(C) Brian Cox as patriarch Logan Roy, (R) Jeremy Strong as Kendall, (R) Kieran Culkin as Roman, and (L) Sarah Snook as Siobhan ("Shiv"), Logan's children employed by the company. (R) Matthew Macfadyen stars as Tom Wambsgans, Shiv's husband and Waystar executive; (L) Nicholas Braun as Greg Hirsch, Logan's grandnephew also employed by the company; (L) Alan Ruck as Connor, Logan's eldest child. Photo Credit: Google Images](https://i2.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/succession-cast-1-1024x576.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Waystar/RoyCo is the company owned by the patriarch of the Roy Family, Logan Roy and is the subject of family succession on the series when the heath of Rogan is questioned by his children, Jeremy Strong as Kendall, Kieran Culkin as Roman, and Sarah Snook as Siobhan ("Shiv"), Logan's children employed by the company. Matthew Macfadyen stars as Tom Wambsgans, Shiv's husband and Waystar executive; Nicholas Braun as Greg Hirsch, Logan's grandnephew also employed by the company; Alan Ruck as Connor, Logan's eldest child. Photo Credit: HBO](https://i1.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Waystar-Roy-co-1024x1024.webp?ssl=1)
Among the cast are Brian Cox as patriarch Logan Roy, Jeremy Strong as Kendall, Kieran Culkin as Roman, and Sarah Snook as Siobhan (“Shiv”), Logan’s children employed by the company. Matthew Macfadyen stars as Tom Wambsgans, Shiv’s husband and Waystar executive; Nicholas Braun as Greg Hirsch, Logan’s grandnephew also employed by the company; Alan Ruck as Connor, Logan’s eldest child; and Hiam Abbass as Marcia Roy, Logan’s third and current wife.
![Brian Cox as Logan Roy in a scene from S3 of Succession. Photo Credit: David Russell/HBO. (2021)](https://i0.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Logan-Roy-1024x806.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy in a scene from S3 of Succession. Photo Credit: David Russell/HBO. (2021)](https://i0.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kendall-Roy-1024x539.jpg?ssl=1)
![Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy in a scene from S3 of Succession. Photo Credit: David Russell/HBO. (2021)](https://i1.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Roman-Roy.jpg?ssl=1)
![Sarah Snook as Siobhan (Shiv) Roy in a scene from S3 of Succession. Photo Credit: David Russell/HBO. (2021)](https://i1.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Siobhan-Roy-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1)
![Matthew Macfadyen as Tom Wambsgans in a scene from S3 of Succession. Photo Credit: David Russell/HBO. (2021)](https://i2.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Tom-Wambsgans.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Nicolas Braun as Greg Hirsch in a scene from S3 of Succession. Photo Credit: David Russell/HBO. (2021)](https://i2.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Greg-Hirsch.jpg?ssl=1)
![Alan Ruck as Connor Roy from S4, which is the last season of HBO's "Succession." Photo Credit: David Russell/HBO. (2023)](https://i1.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Alan-Ruck.webp?ssl=1)
![Hiram Abbass in a scene from Season 4 of "Succession" (2023) Photo Credit: HBO](https://i0.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hiram-Abayss-1024x681.webp?ssl=1)
Peter Friedman, and Natalie Gold also star, while Dagmara Domińczyk, Arian Moayed, J. Smith-Cameron, Justine Lupe, David Rasche, Fisher Stevens, and Alexander Skarsgård featured in recurring roles before being promoted to the main cast.
![Peter Friedman in a scene from Season 3 of "Succession" (2021) Photo Credit: HBO](https://i1.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Peter-Friedman.png?ssl=1)
![Natalie Gold in a scene from Season 1 of "Succession" (2018) Photo Credit: HBO](https://i1.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Natalie-Gold.png?ssl=1)
![Dagmara Domińczyk in a scene from Season 3 of "Succession" (2021) Photo Credit: HBO](https://i0.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Dagmara-Dominczyk-1024x571.png?ssl=1)
![Arian Moayed in a scene from Season 1 of "Succession" (2018) Photo Credit: HBO](https://i2.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Arian-Moayed-1024x755.png?ssl=1)
![J. Smith Cameron as Gerri Kellman in a scene from S3 of Succession. Photo Credit: David Russell/HBO. (2021)](https://i2.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gerri-Kellman-1024x576.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Justine Lupe in a scene from Season 3 of "Succession" (2021) Photo Credit: HBO](https://i0.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Justine-Lupe-1024x683.png?ssl=1)
![David Rasche in a scene from Season 3 of "Succession" (2021) Photo Credit: HBO](https://i0.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/David-Rasche-1024x574.png?ssl=1)
![Fisher Stevens in a scene from Season 3 of "Succession" (2021) Photo Credit: HBO](https://i0.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fisher-Stevens-1024x566.png?ssl=1)
![Alexander Skarsgård as Lukas Mattison from S4, which is the last season of HBO's "Succession." Photo Credit: David Russell/HBO. (2023)](https://i1.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/alexander-skarsgard-1024x683.webp?ssl=1)
Succession received widespread critical acclaim across all four seasons for its writing, acting, humor, musical score, directing, production values, and examination of its subject matter, and is generally considered to be one of the best television series of all time. The series has received several awards and nominations, including two wins for both the Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Drama and the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 2020 and 2022, as well as the British Academy Television Award for Best International Programme. Both Cox and Strong received the Golden Globe for Best Actor – Television Series Drama and Snook the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, with Strong and Macfadyen receiving Primetime Emmy Awards for their performances – in addition to Armstrong’s three wins for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series.
![Genre: Comedy-drama, Black comedy, Family drama, Satire, Tragicomedy, Created by Jesse Armstrong, Starring: Hiam Abbass, Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Peter Friedman, Natalie Gold, Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck, Sarah Snook, Jeremy Strong, Rob Yang, Dagmara Domińczyk, Arian Moayed J. Smith-Cameron, Justine Lupe, David Rasche, Fisher Stevens, Alexander Skarsgård, Opening theme "Succession (Main Title Theme)" by Composer Nicholas Britell, Country of origin: United States, Original language: English, No. of seasons: 4, No. of episodes: 39, Executive producers: Jesse Armstrong, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Mark Mylod, Jane Tranter, Georgia Pritchett, Tony Roche, Scott Ferguson, Jon Brown, Lucy Prebble, Will Tracy, Producers: Regina Heyman, Dara Schnapper, Jonathan Filley, Ron Bozman, Gabrielle Mahon, Production locations: United States, England (seasons 1–2), Iceland (season 2), Croatia (season 2), Scotland (season 2), Italy (season 3), Norway (season 4), Barbados (season 4), with Cinematography by Andrij Parekh, Patrick Capone, Christopher Norr, Katelin Arizmendi, with Editors: Mark Yoshikawa, Ken Eluto, Jane Rizzo, Anne McCabe, Joe Giganti, Suzy Elmiger, William Henry, Ellen Tam, Brian A. Kates, Camera setup: Single camera, Running time: 56–88 minutes, Production companies: HBO Entertainment, Gary Sanchez Productions, Hyperobject Industries (season 2–4), Hot Seat Productions (season 4), Project Zeus, Original network: HBO (2018-23)](https://i1.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-13-at-5.11.27-AM.png?ssl=1)
![Succession received widespread critical acclaim across all four seasons for its writing, acting, humor, musical score, directing, production values, and examination of its subject matter, and is generally considered to be one of the best television series of all time. Photo Credit: Google Images](https://i1.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Succession-Review--1024x536.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Jesse Armstrong and the cast of "Succession", Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, Nicholas Braun, Alan Ruck, Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong, accept the award for Best Television Series - Drama for "Succession" onstage, with Golden Globe Ambassador Paris Brosnan, during the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 5, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo Credit: Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal Media, LLC via Getty Images](https://i0.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Best-TV-series-Golden-succession.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Jesse Armstrong (6th from L, holding trophy) and cast and crew of 'Succession' accept the Outstanding Drama Series award onstage during the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage](https://i0.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Emmys-Succession-sereis-.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Jesse Armstrong and Tony Roche, winners of the Best International Award for 'Succession' in the Press Room at the Virgin TV BAFTA Television Award at The Royal Festival Hall on May 12, 2019 in London, England. Photo Credit: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images](https://i2.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Succession-Baftas.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Brian Cox accepts the award for Best Performance By An Actor In A Television Series - Drama for "Succession" onstage during the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 5, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo Credit: Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal Media, LLC via Getty Images](https://i0.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Brian-Cox-GG.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Jeremy Strong wins the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the "72nd Emmy® Awards" broadcast Sunday, Sept. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. Photo Credit: ABC via Getty Images](https://i1.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Emmy-Jeremy-Strong-.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Matthew Macfadyen accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for ‘Succession’ onstage during the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage](https://i1.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Emmy-Mattherw-Mcfadyen-.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Jesse Armstrong accepts the Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series award for 'Succession' onstage during the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images](https://i0.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jessie-Armstrong-emmy-1.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Jessie Armstrong wins the Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series at the "72nd Emmy® Awards" broadcast Sunday, Sept. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. Photo Credit: ABC via Getty Images](https://i1.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jessie-Armstrong-1-1.jpeg?ssl=1)
![Jesse Armstrong accepts the Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series award for "Succession - All The Bells Say" on stage during the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022. Photo Credit: Chris Haston/NBC via Getty Images](https://i1.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jessie-Armstrong-emmy-2.jpeg?ssl=1)
Succession is the Featured Blog of the Month for May! With the Featured Blog comes a detailed critique of the HBO series including the cast of Succession and the real life family the series is rumored to be about, the Murdochs, there is also a detailed recommendation of the HBO series Succession. You can also find with the Featured Blog of the Month a critical review of Succession. There is also an interview with the Featured Blog that you can watch, it is a CBS Sunday Morning interview with Jeremy Strong of Succession. To commemorate all of the Featured Blog of the Month films and series, there is a Top Ten List of films or series featured and for Succession the list is My Top Ten Best Series of All Time. Last but not least, the Featured Blog of the Month includes an Official Trailer for the film or series!
I give you the 2018 Official Trailer for Succession:
![Genre: Comedy-drama, Black comedy, Family drama, Satire, Tragicomedy, Created by Jesse Armstrong, Starring: Hiam Abbass, Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Peter Friedman, Natalie Gold, Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck, Sarah Snook, Jeremy Strong, Rob Yang, Dagmara Domińczyk, Arian Moayed J. Smith-Cameron, Justine Lupe, David Rasche, Fisher Stevens, Alexander Skarsgård, Opening theme "Succession (Main Title Theme)" by Composer Nicholas Britell, Country of origin: United States, Original language: English, No. of seasons: 4, No. of episodes: 39, Executive producers: Jesse Armstrong, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Mark Mylod, Jane Tranter, Georgia Pritchett, Tony Roche, Scott Ferguson, Jon Brown, Lucy Prebble, Will Tracy, Producers: Regina Heyman, Dara Schnapper, Jonathan Filley, Ron Bozman, Gabrielle Mahon, Production locations: United States, England (seasons 1–2), Iceland (season 2), Croatia (season 2), Scotland (season 2), Italy (season 3), Norway (season 4), Barbados (season 4), with Cinematography by Andrij Parekh, Patrick Capone, Christopher Norr, Katelin Arizmendi, with Editors: Mark Yoshikawa, Ken Eluto, Jane Rizzo, Anne McCabe, Joe Giganti, Suzy Elmiger, William Henry, Ellen Tam, Brian A. Kates, Camera setup: Single camera, Running time: 56–88 minutes, Production companies: HBO Entertainment, Gary Sanchez Productions, Hyperobject Industries (season 2–4), Hot Seat Productions (season 4), Project Zeus, Original network: HBO (2018-23)](https://i0.wp.com/moviestohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Succession-Header-.jpeg?resize=525%2C394&ssl=1)
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