HBO Succession
Created by Jesse Armstrong · 2018–2023 ·
Is Succession worth watching?
Succession (2018–2023) earns a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Recommended overall. Created by Jesse Armstrong; stream on HBO Max. See how the score is built.
Four-input score + separate audience snapshot
Also known as メディア王～華麗なる一族～ 석세션 继承之战 繼承之戰 สักเสซชั่น Kế Nghiệp
Succession season guide
Succession has 4 seasons and 39 episodes , and it has ended (2023). Season and episode data from TMDB.
| Season | Episodes | Premiered |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | |
| Season 2 | 10 | |
| Season 3 | 9 | |
| Season 4 | 10 |
Where to watch Succession
Succession is available on HBO Max — regional notes: HBO Max in the United States; HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; HBO Max in Indonesia. Catalog platform tag: HBO Max.
Where to watch Succession by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | HBO Max |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | HBO Max |
| Pakistan | HBO Max |
| Philippines | HBO Max |
| Thailand | HBO Max |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Sky Cinema |
| United States | HBO Max |
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Is Succession worth watching?
Yes — Succession earns a 91% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick, created by Jesse Armstrong and streaming on HBO Max.
Celluloid Verdict
A savagely funny and Shakespearean tragedy of the ultra-rich, powered by career-best ensemble acting and some of the sharpest dialogue ever written for television.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
What is Succession about?
The aging patriarch of a global media empire refuses to loosen his grip on power, pitting his four adult children against one another in a vicious, ever-shifting battle for control of the company and his approval. Wealth, betrayal, and family dysfunction collide at the highest levels of American business.
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Critic Reviews
Succession (2018) Review: King Lear in a Boardroom
★★★★★
Succession is Jesse Armstrong's savage HBO satire of a media dynasty, a four-season family tragedy with the sharpest dialogue and finest ensemble of its decade.
Yes. It is one of the great television dramas, as funny as it is devastating. Essential for anyone who loves sharp writing, and it only gets better with each season.
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Succession: frequently asked questions
Seasons, episodes, where to stream, the cast and whether Succession is worth your time.
Yes — Succession scores 90% on Celluloid. A savagely funny and Shakespearean tragedy of the ultra-rich, powered by career-best ensemble acting and some of the sharpest dialogue ever written for television. Stream on HBO Max.
Succession is catalogued under HBO Max and commonly streams on HBO Max. Availability varies by country — open the platform app or the Celluloid series page for regional notes.
Succession stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook. Created by Jesse Armstrong.
Succession is tied to HBO / Max-style licensing on Celluloid (platform tag: HBO Max). Check Max in your region for current episodes.
Succession scores 91% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 96/100, Metacritic 89/100, IMDb 8.9/10 and TMDB fan rating 88%. The separate audience snapshot is 89%. A savagely funny and Shakespearean tragedy of the ultra-rich, powered by career-best ensemble acting and some of the sharpest dialogue ever written for television. See the full breakdown on the Succession series page.
It is fiction, widely read as inspired by media dynasties (e.g. Murdoch-like empires). Watch Succession as a closed four-season satire.
No — Succession is not on Netflix. It streams on HBO Max, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
Succession first aired in 2018 and ran through 2023 (2018–2023). Created by Jesse Armstrong; it streams on HBO Max today.
Succession has 4 seasons across 39 episodes (2018–2023). Status: ended / complete.
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Succession’s 39 episodes take roughly 29 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.
Succession stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, Matthew Macfadyen, and others. Created by Jesse Armstrong.
Succession has 39 episodes across 4 seasons (2018–2023).