Series synopsis
Succession is an American drama comedy television series that premiered on HBO on June 3, 2018. It ended on May 28, 2023. It was created by Jesse Armstrong. It stars Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook.
Follow the lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging father begins to step back from the media and entertainment conglomerate they control.
Premise
Follow the lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging father begins to step back from the media and entertainment conglomerate they control.
Premise: Make your move.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy
- Hiam Abbass as Marcia Roy
- Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy
- Sarah Snook as Siobhan 'Shiv' Roy
- Brian Cox as Logan Roy
- Matthew Macfadyen as Tom Wambsgans
- Alan Ruck as Connor Roy
- Natalie Gold as Rava Roy
Supporting cast
- J. Smith-Cameron as Gerri Kellman
- Nicholas Braun as Greg Hirsch
- Arian Moayed as Stewy Hosseini
- Dagmara Dominczyk as Karolina Novotney
- Peter Friedman as Frank Vernon
- Justine Lupe as Willa Ferreyra
- David Rasche as Karl Muller
- Fisher Stevens as Hugo Baker
- Rob Yang as Lawrence Yee
- Alexander Skarsgård as Lukas Matsson
Guest cast
- Christopher Convery as Kid #1
- Francesca Ruscio as Featured Party Goer
- Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Magnusson
- Jördis Richter as Spa Worker
- Gunnar Ingi Halldorsson as Driver
- Karl Melberg as Iceland Studio Tech
- Eva Sólveig as Iceland Make-up Artist
- Marina Kondo as Translator
- Yoshiro Kono as Japanese Exec / Waystar Exec
- Stacey Scotte as Housekeeper
- Roya Shanks as Sarah Kilmartin
- Alexander Sokovikov as Anton
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 3, 2018 | August 5, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 10 | August 11, 2019 | October 13, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 9 | October 17, 2021 | December 12, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 10 | March 26, 2023 | May 28, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Celebration On his 80th birthday, media magnate Logan Roy, whose imminent retirement was thought to be a given, shocks his family by announcing he's staying on indefinitely as CEO of Waystar/Royco. The news shatters his son Kendall, the heir apparent who's in the midst of negotiating the purchase of a digital-media venture founded by a slick operator named Lawrence. |
June 3, 2018 |
| 2 |
Sh*t Show at the F**k Factory Logan's incapacitation sets off a heated succession debate among his children, as the Board rushes to inform the media about leadership contingencies before the stock market opens. Greg is tasked to retrieve some important items from the Roy apartment. Kendall makes an impassioned final plea to keep Waystar/Royco in the family, and receives some sobering news. |
June 10, 2018 |
| 3 |
Lifeboats With Waystar's stock plunging to dangerous lows, Kendall is confronted with a major crisis involving a secret bank debt. Upset with Marcia for pulling rank in the Roy apartment, Shiv decides to enlist an old paramour to conduct a background check on Logan's third wife. Kendall and Roman attend their first big meeting in their new roles, as do Tom and Greg. |
June 17, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Summer Palace Kendall tries to make amends with his dad for his takeover attempt betrayal. Logan receives some unvarnished advice from his banker about the next best move for Waystar Royco. As Tom maneuvers for a new position in the company, Shiv tries to determine whether Logan is playing mind games regarding his successor. |
August 11, 2019 |
| 2 |
Vaulter Roman and Kendall do a “routine health check” of a new media brand to help Vaulter to determine the future of the company. Tom tasks Greg with sniffing out waste at ATN, as Greg wonders if the divisive media outlet is the right fit for him. Connor and Willa host a soiree to mark their return to New York. Shiv brings Tom in the loop about her future at Waystar and with Gil’s campaign. |
August 18, 2019 |
| 3 |
Hunting Logan informs his management team of his plan to make another attempt to acquire a rival media company. Greg worries his meeting with a Logan biographer puts his standing with the family at risk. Connor's presidential announcement irritates Logan. |
August 25, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Secession Following his bombshell presser, a righteous Kendall scrambles to find a base of operations, while Logan's team searches for safe harbor. |
October 17, 2021 |
| 2 |
Mass in Time of War Kendall tries to get his siblings, as well as Stewy and Sandi, on his side. Fearing his legal situation, Greg asks Ewan for help. |
October 24, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Disruption With the DOJ at the door, Logan summons his arsenal, while Tom makes a potentially life changing offer. Kendall becomes obsessed with his own takedown. |
October 31, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Munsters As Kendall, Shiv, and Roman hone their pitch for potential investors in LA, a call from Tom shifts the siblings' focus towards one of their dad's long-coveted companies. Back in NY, Greg's uninvited plus-one raises questions at Logan's birthday party, Connor considers throwing a gargantuan sum at his campaign, and Tom seeks assurances from Logan. |
March 26, 2023 |
| 2 |
Rehearsal After Shiv discovers that Tom is following Logan’s playbook, she, Kendall, and Roman consider backing Sandi and Stewy’s aggressive play on the Matsson deal. Meanwhile, Logan gives an impromptu pep talk to the ATN newsroom… and outsources a tricky conversation with Kerry. Later, Connor tries to make the most of his rehearsal dinner when Willa goes AWOL. |
April 2, 2023 |
| 3 |
Connor's Wedding Before heading to Europe to meet with Matsson face-to-face, Logan tasks Roman with implementing an unsavory first step in his strategic refocus. Meanwhile, Connor fixates on minutia at his wedding. |
April 9, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 3, 2018 |
| Last aired | May 28, 2023 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |