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What to Watch After Succession
From Boardrooms to Battlefields: Four Must‑Watch Picks for Succession Fans
If you’re hooked on the razor‑sharp corporate warfare of Succession, you’ll want to dive into a quartet of series that each captures a different facet of that high‑stakes drama. Fresh Medieval Epic (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms) delivers a brand‑new, pre‑GOT adventure where loyalty and ambition clash on the battlefield. The Original Crime Dynasty (The Sopranos) remains the gold standard for family‑business storytelling, blending mob intrigue with deep psychological nuance. Political Power Play (Ambitions) transports the Roy family’s ruthless climb into the cut‑throat world of city politics, while Glamorous Corporate Soap (Dynasty) adds a glittering, soap‑opera sheen to billionaire family feuds.
Together, these picks span the spectrum—from a fresh fantasy setting to a timeless crime classic, a contemporary political thriller, and a glossy reboot of old‑school wealth drama. They each echo Succession’s core themes of power, betrayal, and sibling rivalry, ensuring that whether you crave sword‑clashing knights, mob bosses, political schemers, or opulent heiresses, there’s a perfect next binge waiting. This curated mix satisfies the craving for new content, honors a classic benchmark, leans into audience‑loved storytelling, and guarantees a hit that never misses the mark.
Why these shows are similar to Succession
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.
These recommendations branch out from Succession with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
TV • 2026
drama • sci_fi_fantasy • action_adventure
Why Watch Next
A brand‑new prequel set in the Game of Thrones universe, this series offers the same high‑stakes power games and family intrigue that Succession fans love, but with a sword‑and‑shield twist.
Overview
A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable and incomparable friends.
The Sopranos
TV • 1999
crime • drama
Why Watch Next
The Sopranos is the quintessential family‑business drama, delivering the same blend of ruthless ambition and dysfunctional kinship that made Succession a hit, and it remains a fan‑favorite.
Overview
The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.
Ambitions
TV • 2019
drama
Why Watch Next
Ambitions mirrors Succession’s thematic core of wealth, betrayal, and cut‑throat maneuvering, this time set against a modern political backdrop that will resonate with viewers craving intense family sagas.
Overview
A multigenerational family saga centered around one woman who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city.
Dynasty
TV • 2017
drama • soap
Why Watch Next
Dynasty brings a glossy, over‑the‑top take on billionaire families, offering the same lavish setting and scheming heirs that make Succession compelling, ensuring a crowd‑pleasing addition.
Overview
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.
More shows and movies featuring actors from Succession
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to Succession.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
TV • 2023
Why It’s Relevant
While stylistically different, this animated series shares Succession's sharp, offbeat humor and explores complex relationships with a witty, irreverent tone.
