Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Weekend Watchlist: Dysfunctional Families in TV Dramas
If you like drama, watch shows about families with lots of money and power.
These shows, like "Succession," "Dynasty," "Riches," and "Empire", are all about rich families fighting with each other.
In "Succession," a family fights over who gets to run their big company.
"Dynasty" has two families, the Carringtons and Colbys, always arguing.
"Riches" is about a family trying to take control of a company after their father's heart attack.
"Empire" features a hip-hop mogul choosing his successor, while his ex-wife also wants control.
Shows and movies like "Succession," "Dynasty," and "Riches" depict families vying for power and control.
"Succession" features the Roy family's battle for control of a media empire.
"Dynasty" focuses on feuding families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, over power and love.
"Riches" portrays the Richards family's struggle for their cosmetics company after their patriarch's heart attack.
"Empire" shows a hip-hop mogul choosing a successor among his sons while his ex-wife seeks control.
- Who
- The Roy family in "Succession," the Carringtons and Colbys in "Dynasty," the Richards family in "Riches," and the Lyon family in "Empire."
- What
- Several TV shows and movies about families battling for power and control within their family businesses.
- When
- Not Applicable
- Where
- Not Applicable
- Why
- To entertain viewers with stories of family drama, power struggles, and corporate intrigue.
- Show Themes
- Family, power, control, succession
- "Succession"
- Focuses on the Roy family and Waystar RoyCo
- "Dynasty"
- Features the Carrington and Colby families
- "Riches"
- Centers on the Richards family and Flair & Glory
- "Empire"
- Features the Lyon family and Empire Entertainment