Succession is a TV show that revolves around the Roy family, a wealthy and dysfunctional family that owns a media empire called Waystar Royco. The show is based on the stories of several real-life billionaires, including Rupert Murdoch and his News Corp imprint. The creator of the show, Jesse Armstrong, has stated that the characters are a fictional family, but there are many succession stories to draw from. The show is also inspired by Shakespearean drama, particularly "King Lear". The show explores the relationships between the members of the Roy family and their struggle for power and control over the family business.