Succession Timeline ( Real )

premiere
June 3, 2018

Premiere of Succession Season 1

The first season of Succession debuted on HBO, introducing audiences to the Roy family and their media empire.

premiere
August 11, 2019

Premiere of Succession Season 2

The second season of Succession premiered, receiving critical acclaim and expanding the show's audience.

award
January 5, 2020

Succession wins Golden Globe for Best Drama Series

Succession won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama, marking a major recognition for the show.

premiere
October 17, 2021

Premiere of Succession Season 3

The third season of Succession premiered, continuing the story of the Roy family’s power struggles.

award
September 19, 2022

Succession wins Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series

Succession received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, solidifying its status as a critically acclaimed show.

Succession Timeline ( Fictional )

family_event
Early 2018

Logan Roy's 80th Birthday

The Roy family and Waystar RoyCo executives gather to celebrate Logan Roy's 80th birthday, setting the stage for internal corporate struggles.

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Shortly after birthday, 2018

Logan Roy Announces Retirement Plan

Logan Roy hints at stepping down as CEO, leading to intense competition among his children for control of Waystar RoyCo.

corporate_conflict
Mid 2018

Kendall Roy's Failed Coup

Kendall Roy attempts to orchestrate a boardroom coup to take over the company but fails, leading to further family tensions.

scandal
Late 2018

Waystar RoyCo Scandal Breaks

A major scandal involving Waystar RoyCo's cruise division emerges, putting the company's reputation at risk.

family_event
Early 2019

Logan Roy Dies

Logan Roy suffers a fatal stroke, culminating in a power vacuum within the Roy family and company.

corporate_conflict
2019

Succession Battle Intensifies

The Roy siblings engage in a fierce battle for control of Waystar RoyCo after their father's death.

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2021

GoJo Media Acquisition Attempt

Waystar RoyCo considers selling to GoJo Media, sparking strategic shifts and alliances.

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Late 2021

Final Boardroom Showdown

The Roy family faces off in a decisive board meeting determining the future leadership of Waystar RoyCo.