Jesse Armstrong’s Succession is more than a Machiavellian struggle to take the throne at Waystar Royco, the multi-million dollar company owned by Logan Roy (Brian Cox). With its icy take on the eat-the-rich genre, comprising a cinematic tapestry of huddles in soulless offices spaces, endless traffic jams, and little to no joy, the HBO drama has garnered cult status for its dogged portrayal of family politics and dysfunctional relationships.
With the end of the fourth and final season closing in, The Independent has rounded up eight recommendations for soon-to-be bereft fans.
