Succession (2018)
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Succession is streaming in the UK on HBO Max, Sky Go, Now TV.
What the audience says
Succession sits near the top of English series on audience ratings. It carries an 8.3/10 on TMDB across 1,814 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. In the UK you can stream it on HBO Max, Sky Go, Now TV.
Is it worth starting?
This is 4 seasons deep — English drama with comedy threaded through, not one for younger kids. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 8.3/10 on 1,814 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
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.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jesse Armstrong
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 9 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in the UK
Trailer
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