The ultra-rich are taking a bit of a beating at the moment. As the wealth gap turns from a rift into more of a gaping chasm, wildly successful shows like HBO series White Lotus, Succession, and independent hit film Triangle of Sadness, which satirise the ludicrous lives of the super wealthy, are on the rise.
So from the title and premise of ITVX’s new family drama Riches, you might think the genre has welcomed a glossy new addition to the oeuvre. The brainchild of writer and director Abby Ajayi (How to Get Away With Murder), the show tells the story of the Richards, a self-made British-Nigerian family who have built their fortunes from black hair empire Flair and Glory.
