We discuss the enthralling HBO series, Succession, and all it tells us about wealth, dysfunctional family dynasties, ambition, and greed with three great panelists, including Meredith Blake from the Los Angeles Times, Dave Lenok from WealthManagement.com, and James Andrew Miller, author of the new book Tinderbox: HBO’s Relentless Pursuit of New Frontiers.
In case you’ve been asleep for several years, here’s a brief synopsis of the show from Jim’s book: "Succession revolves around the Roy family, a thinly veiled amalgam of the Murdochs, and, well, the Murdochs. An aging patriarch named Logan—portrayed in juicily Lear-like fashion by Scottish actor Brian Cox—plays his overeager children off each other as they jockey to take over his evil media empire, Waystar Royco."
If you have watched the show, you’ll love the behind-the-scenes insights and commentary regarding the intricacies of family business. If you haven't watched the show, today’s discussion might help you decide if it’s for you. Spoiler alert: it is. Also, there are spoilers in this conversation, so consider yourself notified.
Succession raises innumerable questions about the complexities of wealth: Is it possible to be a billionaire and a great parent? Does the prospect of a huge inheritance make loving your siblings more difficult? Would you be happier if you sailed on yachts, flew on helicopters, or rode blade on curb?
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