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What to Watch After Dynasty
Beyond Dynasty: Four Must‑Watch Tales of Wealth, Power, and Family Turmoil
If you’re hooked on the glittering feuds and cut‑throat scheming of Dynasty, you’ll want to dive into four titles that each illuminate a different facet of that world. Fresh True‑Crime Opulence (Murdaugh: Death in the Family) brings a brand‑new, true‑crime lens to a Southern legal dynasty whose fortunes crumble under scandal. Royal Power Play (The Crown) treats viewers to a sumptuous, critically lauded portrait of a real‑life royal family wrestling with duty and desire. Heart‑Wrenching Family Saga (Brothers and Sisters) offers the most emotionally resonant, audience‑favorite take on a sprawling family business riddled with secrets. Finally, Cut‑Throat Corporate Dynasty (Succession) delivers the razor‑sharp, award‑winning satire of a media empire’s heirs battling for supremacy.
Together, these selections map a spectrum from fresh, real‑world intrigue to timeless, regal drama, from heartfelt family drama to razor‑edged corporate satire. Whether you crave the latest true‑crime scandal, the regal intrigue of a monarchy, the emotional depth of a family‑run enterprise, or the biting humor of a modern media empire, each series reflects the core allure of Dynasty—wealth, power, and the relentless fight to keep it all under control.
Why these shows are similar to Dynasty
Follows two of America’s wealthiest families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, as they feud for control over their fortune and their children focusing on Fallon Carrington, the daughter of billionaire Blake Carrington, and her soon-to-be stepmother, Cristal, a Hispanic woman marrying into this WASP family and America’s most powerful class.
These recommendations branch out from Dynasty with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
Murdaugh: Death in the Family
TV • 2025
drama • crime
Why Watch Next
Murdaugh: Death in the Family offers a brand‑new, high‑stakes look at a powerful Southern dynasty whose secrets implode, echoing Dynasty’s mix of wealth, intrigue and family drama, and will satisfy viewers craving a contemporary, gritty counterpart.
Overview
Maggie and Alex enjoy a lavish life of privilege as members of one of South Carolina's most powerful legal dynasties. But when their son Paul is involved in a deadly boat crash, the family is faced with a test unlike any they've ever encountered. As details come to light and new challenges emerge, the family's connections to several mysterious deaths raise questions which threaten everything Maggie and Alex hold dear.
The Crown
TV • 2016
drama
Why Watch Next
The Crown delivers a lavish, critically acclaimed portrait of a ruling family’s public and private battles, mirroring Dynasty’s fascination with elite lineage and power struggles, making it a beloved choice for fans of aristocratic drama.
Overview
The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny.
The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
Brothers and Sisters
TV • 2006
drama
Why Watch Next
Brothers and Sisters captures the emotional core of a multi‑generational clan grappling with secrets, loss, and business stakes, providing the closest thematic match to Dynasty’s blend of family loyalty and corporate intrigue while resonating strongly with audiences.
Overview
The close-knit Walker family deals with struggles and triumphs.
Succession
TV • 2018
drama • comedy
Why Watch Next
Succession is the definitive modern take on a wealthy family’s battle for control of a media empire, offering razor‑sharp writing and dark humor that aligns perfectly with Dynasty’s high‑stakes, power‑hungry atmosphere.
Overview
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.
More shows and movies featuring actors from Dynasty
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to Dynasty.
Victorious
TV • 2010
Why It’s Relevant
Victorious offers a lively, music‑centric teen comedy that showcases Elizabeth Gillies' breakout comedic talent, aligning with the glamorous, performance‑focused vibe of Dynasty while delivering higher audience praise.
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll
TV • 2015
Why It’s Relevant
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll provides a rock‑star setting with dramatic personal stakes, echoing Dynasty's themes of fame and family turmoil, and highlights Gillies' ability to hold her own in a more adult‑oriented storyline.
