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- What to watch after the 'Succession' finale: 12 shows to fill the Roy-sized hole in your TV schedule
What to watch after the 'Succession' finale: 12 shows to fill the Roy-sized hole in your TV schedule
- "Succession" is coming to a close after four seasons at HBO.
- Some of its best qualities, from the business drama to the profanity, can be found in other series.
If you're missing the business drama: "Billions"
Showtime's "Billions" is a peek into the world of hedge funds that, as Insider previously reported, developed a kind of cult following in the finance world. The series stars Damian Lewis as hedge-fund manager Bobby Axelrod, alongside Paul Giamatti and Maggie Siff.
"Billions" is available to stream on Showtime.
If you're missing the business drama: "Mad Men"
"Mad Men" dives into the world of 1960s advertising, following ad executive Don Draper, played by Jon Hamm. The series ran for seven seasons on AMC from 2007 to 2015, amassing 16 Emmy awards out of 116 nominations.
"Mad Men" is available to stream on AMC+, and is free with advertisements on Amazon Freevee.
If you're missing the business drama: "Industry"
"Industry" tracks the stressful world of investment banking, focusing on a group of young graduates as they compete for a permanent position at the fictional Pierpoint & Co. in London. It stars Marisa Abela, Myha'la Herrold, Harry Lawtey, and Ken Leung.
"Industry" is available to stream on Max.
If you want more profane wordplay: "Veep"
If you want more profane wordplay: "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
The long-running sitcom follows a fictional version of comedian Larry David through his daily life, which is filled with profane conversations and equally disturbing, yet hilarious, encounters.
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" is available to stream on Max.
If you want more profane wordplay: "The Wire"
Regarded as one of the greatest TV shows ever made, "The Wire" follows law enforcement officials as they try to take down Baltimore's powerful drug ring — and throw out a lot of F-bombs and "shiiiiit" while they're at it.
"The Wire" is available to stream on Max.
If you want to root for more terrible people: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is about a group of degenerates who own a bar called Paddy's Pub in the titular city. It stars Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito.
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is available to stream on Hulu.
If you want to root for more terrible people: "Breaking Bad"
Walter White (Bryan Cranston) makes the transition from high school chemistry teacher to drug lord so seamlessly that it's hard to tell if he turned into a bad guy or if he always had it in him. Either way, it's fun to watch him turn evil over the course of the critically acclaimed show's five seasons.
"Breaking Bad" is available to stream on Netflix.
If you want to root for more terrible people: "The Shield"
This acclaimed series from the early 2000s stars Michael Chiklis as dirty LAPD cop Vic Mackey, who has no problem committing illegal acts and even killing another cop to "fight crime." Chiklis won an Emmy for the role.
"The Shield" is available to stream on Hulu.
If you want to watch more rich families fight amongst themselves: "House of the Dragon"
"House of the Dragon" is a prequel series to HBO's mega-hit "Game of Thrones" based loosely on George R. R. Martin's "Fire & Blood." The show follows House Targaryen and features an ensemble cast that includes Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, and Emma D'Arcy.
"House of the Dragon" is available to stream on Max.
If you want to watch more rich families fight amongst themselves: "Yellowstone"
"Yellowstone" follows the Dutton family, the owners of Montana's largest ranch, and has sparked numerous spinoffs including "1883," "1923," "1944," and "6666."
"Yellowstone" is available to stream on Peacock.
If you want to watch more rich families fight amongst themselves: "The Righteous Gemstones"
"The Righteous Gemstones" centers on a wealthy family of televangelists whose religious capital funds their lavish lifestyle. The show stars Danny McBride, John Goodman, Edi Patterson, and Adam DeVine.
"The Righteous Gemstones" is available to stream on Max.
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