Succession Season 1

Right now you can watch Succession Season 1 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 1,686 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Jeremy Strong's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Succession Season 1 is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Succession Season 1 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. When aging, uber-wealthy patriarch Logan Roy—CEO of one of the world's largest media and entertainment conglomerates—decides to retire, each of his four grown children follows a personal agenda that doesn't always sync with those of their siblings—or of their father. Jeremy Strong and Hiam Abbass lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2018. The timing in Succession Season 1 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Succession Season 1. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Jeremy Strong anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.