The dysfunctional Roys returned to screens in March 2023, with the release of Succession season four. With more ruthless and cutthroat behaviour on display than ever before, the fourth instalment of the hit media empire drama took things in a bold new direction, particularly following the siblings’ failed coup against their father in season three. Premiering on March 27, 2023, Succession season four offered a taste of tyranny that fans were more than happy to gobble up. Here is everything you need to know about the HBO series’ fourth season.
What is ‘Succession’?
Created by the mastermind behind Veep, Jesse Armstrong, Succession has been a fan favourite since its debut in 2018. The show, which explores themes of power and family dynamics, has been a hit with audiences and critics alike, racking up a whopping 48 Emmy nominations and 13 wins, including Outstanding Drama Series for the second and third seasons.
The show follows the lives of the Roy family, led by patriarch Logan Roy (played by the incredible Brian Cox) and his four grown children, Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Siobhan (Sarah Snook), Roman (Kieran Culkin), and Connor (Alan Ruck). In Season 4, the family is faced with the prospect of the sale of their media conglomerate Waystar Royco to tech visionary Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård). This sale is causing quite a stir between the mogul and his kids, with a power struggle between the family set to reach new hilarious heights.
‘Succession’ Season 4 Trailer
HBO has dropped the official trailer for Succession Season 4, teasing the ongoing chaos surrounding the Roy family. After witnessing one of the biggest TV betrayals at the end of season 3, the next chapter promises more twists and turns as the children attempt to overthrow their tyrannical father.
In the trailer, the “rebel alliance”, a.k.a the “new gen Roys”, team up as Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook) and Roman (Kieran Culkin) attempt to take down their father, who has effectively screwed them out of Waystar Royco. The trailer also highlights the fallout of Tom’s betrayal at the end of season 3, asking Shiv, “Do you want to talk about what happened?”
Alternatively, Logan Roy (Brian Cox) seems unphased by his decision, relishing the thought of the upcoming battle. “I’m a hundred feet tall. These people are pygmies,” he says in the teaser, which premiered Sunday night ahead of the House of the Dragon Season 1 finale.
‘Succession’ Season 4 Plot
The official synopsis for season 4 reads: “The sale of media conglomerate Waystar Royco to tech visionary Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård) moves ever closer. The prospect of this seismic sale provokes existential angst and familial division among the Roys as they anticipate what their lives will look like once the deal is completed. A power struggle ensues as the family weighs up a future where their cultural and political weight is severely curtailed.”
Season 4 Episodes
- Episode 1: The Munsters
- Episode 2: Rehearsal
- Episode 3: Connor’s Wedding
- Episode 4: Honeymoon States
- Episode 5: Kill List
- Episode 6: Living+
- Episode 7: Tailgate Party
- Episode 8: America Decides
- Episode 9: Church and State
- Episode 10: With Open Eyes
‘Succession’ Season 4 Cast
We are happy to report that the entire cast will be returning this season, including Cox, Snook, Strong, Alan Ruck, Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun and J.Smith-Cameron, with Skarsgård reprising his role as Mattsson. The highly anticipated 10-episode season will also feature Peter Friedman, David Rasche, Fisher Stevens, Hiam Abbass, Justine Lupe, Scott Nicholson, Zoë Winters and Jeannie Berlin. The full cast of Succession season four includes:
- Hiam Abbass as Marcia Roy
- Nicholas Braun as Greg Hirsch
- Brian Cox as Logan Roy
- Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy
- Peter Friedman as Frank Vernon
- Natalie Gold as Rava Roy
- Matthew Macfadyen as Tom Wambsgans
- Alan Ruck as Connor Roy
- Sarah Snook as Siobhan “Shiv” Roy
- Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy
- Rob Yang as Lawrence Yee
- Dagmara Domińczyk as Karolina Novotne
- Arian Moayed as Stewy Hosseini
- J. Smith-Cameron as Gerri Kellman
- Justine Lupe as Willa Ferreyra
- David Rasche as Karl Muller
- Fisher Stevens as Hugo Baker
- Alexander Skarsgård as Lukas Matsson
Where is ‘Succession’ Filmed?
Known for shooting in some of the most majestic locations in the world, Variety reported earlier this month that the Roys will take a trip to Matsson’s hometown in Norway, with producer Scott Ferguson confirming production took place across several sites in western Norway, including the Ramsdalen Gondola, the Atlantic Ocean Road and the Juvet Landscape Hotel.
“Norway is a glorious, natural setting. It immediately seemed like a perfect place for a family gathering in the series,” Ferguson told the publication on location in Norway. “We studied different countries, but we realized Norway just has this exceptional landscape — like nowhere else in the world.”
‘Succession’ Season 4 Release Date
Succession season 4 was released on HBO on March 26, 2023. This series is executive produced by series creator and showrunner Jesse Armstrong, Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Jane Tranter, Mark Mylod, Tony Roche, Scott Ferguson, Jon Brown, Lucy Prebble, Will Tracy and Will Ferrell.
