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Succession isn’t bad – but it is overrated

From the profanity to the shaky cinematography, I have finally had my fill of the hit drama. I’ll say this for the makers though, they do know when to stop, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

What exactly was written on Logan Roy’s handwritten note in the latest episode of Succession?

We have some questions about the latest episode of Succession.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023

Succession's Logan Roy: Not Actually an Anarcho-Capitalist

For perhaps the first time in television history, one character describes another as a "paleolibertarian" and "practically an anarcho-capitalist." But the terms don't fit.

Reason · Apr 17, 2023

Succession review, season 4 episode 4: There is no low these characters won’t sink to

There are unexpected guests at the wake – but it’s business as usual for the Roys

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Succession season four: Everyone still wants to impress Logan

YOU would expect a bit of a come down the week after Succession aired what has been widely dubbed as one of the greatest television episodes of all…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2023

Succession review, season 4 episode 4: Major death has only amplified the greasiness of certain characters

There are unexpected guests at the wake – but it’s business as usual for the Roys

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Succession series 4 episode 4 on Sky Atlantic review: the coronation demolition derby is TV at its very best

The battle for control heats up, and the brutality is only just beginning

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023

Why do people crave the approval of an abusive or narcissistic parent? And what can they do about it?

In the phenomenally successful TV show Succession, wealthy media magnate Logan Roy (played by Brian Cox) is frequently cruel to his adult children. He insults them, pits them against each other and can be cold or menacing. Despite the years of torment, the Roy children clearly crave their father’s approval.

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2023

Quiz: who said it – Logan Roy or Rupert Murdoch?

Can you tell your fictional much-married media magnate-cum-patriarch from his real-life equivalent? Take our quiz to find out

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2023

Jerry Hall 'banned from tipping off' Succession writers in Rupert Murdoch divorce settlement

It has long been rumoured that HBO series Succession is based on Murdoch and his family, although showrunner Jesse Armstrong has never confirmed this and instead claims that it is inspired by multiple real-life families

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2023