by Jesse Armstrong heir It’s not just Machiavellian’s struggle for the throne at Waystar Royco, the multi-million dollar company owned by Logan Roy (Brian Cox). With a chilling approach to the rich cannibal genre, including a cinematic tapestry of lifeless office gatherings, endless traffic jams, and little or no fun, the drama HBO has earned cult status thanks to its persistent depiction of family politics and dysfunctional relationships.

When the fourth and final season ended, independence compiled eight recommendations for departing fans.

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Industry

This program is actually a cousin of the company Skin And Happiness. Lena Dunham’s guest director role for episode one speaks volumes about what viewers can expect from an investment banking drama that depicts the lives of a group of graduate students (who have a high degree of ethics). different virtues). Complete with narcissistic personalities, canine cannibals company culture, and rich players, Industry there is more than just a hint about heir. The HBO series co-stars, starring Harper Stern (Myha’la Herrold) and Eric Tao (Ken Leung), has a murky yet broad range, including lewd dinner parties and sex texting alongside nepotism, assault and abuse of power.

peek show

Think heir Set in a very different universe: Croydon. There is no plot involving a giant corporation, giant millionaires or a patriarch, but why? peek show Lacking in glitz, it makes up for it with edgy social commentary and often relentless self-appreciation – all from the point of view of its two main characters, Jeremy Usborne (Robert Webb) and Mark Corrigan (David). Mitchell), the inner monologues narrate the performance. If you’re still not convinced, the nine-season comedy co-created by Armstrong himself.

Wonderful thing

Elle Fanning is Catherine the Great in this fictional Russian comedy epic, while Nicholas Hoult (Skin) star opposite Peter III. It’s a revisionist piece with all the opulent ornamentation of unelected 18th-century leaders – complete with a pet bear – but without the pomp and courtesy. Quite the opposite: the subversive tale of how Catherine toppled her husband to become Russia’s longest-serving female leader is punctuated with dry humorous quips. The queen said to him: “I look at you and I am dry as sand.” Weird and fun, Wonderful thing has all the damaged family relationships, political controversies, and witty gems of heir.

London Gangs

Previously described by independence As an “epic ballet of the masses,” this issue of Sky Atlantic sets the microscope on a ferocious power struggle between crime families in an imaginary London gang. With performances from people like I can destroy youby Alex Dumani (Paapa Essiedu), it’s a kind of Top notch blind response heir. A far cry from the sluggish boardrooms of the latter, the intricately choreographed fight scenes maintain strong momentum following the death of the Wallace family patriarch, Finn (Colm Maney). The recently confirmed season three means there’s no better time to enjoy this one.

Veep

HBO again, this time with a humorous takedown of American politics. Veep rife with bombastic character assassinations, making this film perfect for fans of Roman Roy’s cynical tongue. Armstrong’s influence is clear again – show creator Armando Iannucci previously worked with heir architect of another political satire, its thicknessacross the pond in Downing Street. Veep follows fictional vice president Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) as she navigates – and continues to exist – bureaucracy, empty promises, white feminism, and all-out cruelty strength. A portrait of politics if ever.

Empire

The plot is closer to Armstrong’s journey than any of the above, Empire follows three sons fighting for the role of inheriting a multi-million dollar empire run by their father Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard). Although it lacks the skillful touch of heir, which has become known for its ability to deftly deflect audience expectations, this show has all the pitfalls of an easy-to-watch dynastic drama. Occupying the confluence of raw capitalism and lust, Fox’s production isn’t afraid of clichés, but its musical curation à la Timbaland (music director) and Courtney Love’s appearances make it become interesting.

Billion

In stark contrast to the clinical coldness of heir To be The Wolf of Wall Street-esque ostentatious of Billion. While the search for power among the wealthy elite is the fodder for both dramas, Billion strangled in the material consequences of wealth, where to succeed Social commentary expressed in a more casual aesthetic. Following the pursuit of shady hedge fund investor and villain Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) by cunning district attorney Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti), it also doubles as an exhibition of bravery. of male alpha in corporate finance.

your honor

As the lead judge Michael Desiato will Breaking Badby Bryan Cranston, your honor is an epic that controls the same protagonist. Brimming with different willing and unwilling intersections of New York crime families and those in government office, this HBO number is a heavier watch than heir, with a bit of additional corruption. Based on an event that binds Desiato and his son to the criminal world in unforeseen ways, your honor is hot – but to avoid too much indirect trauma, it’s best not to revel in it.