The Dark Realities Behind the Succession TV Show
As HBO's Succession begins its fourth and final season, fans are reminded that the show's creators have envisioned a credible world of superrich movers and shakers by scaling down the action from the operatic behaviour of real-world counterparts. The show's characters are tame compared to the real-life scandals of media dynasties like the Murdochs and the Redstones, who have been involved in geriatric debauchery, sexual harassment allegations, and even the creation of Donald Trump. Despite the show's biting wit and savage characterisations, it pales in comparison to the real-life drama of billionaires and their damaged families.