Title: The Inevitable Consequences of Hyper-Wealthy Problems in Succession In the HBO drama series, Succession, the very rich are depicted as different from the common people in terms of lifestyle and problems they face. It updates past rich-people soaps like "Dallas," but with a twist. Succession argues that the problems of the hyper-wealthy eventually affect everyone. Throughout the series, the Roy family, the owners of one of the biggest media and entertainment companies in the world, face numerous challenges that sometimes result from their own misbehavior and greed. Kendall Roy struggles with addiction and tries to gain control of the company from his father. Shiv, the only daughter, makes a tough decision to stay with the family business, even though she wants to pursue politics. Connor, the eldest son, aspires to be the President of the United States and fails to make a significant impact during his campaign. And Tom, who marries the only Roy child to ascend the corporate ranks, faces the moral dilemma of protecting his position versus protecting his wife in a pending scandal. Succession extends beyond showcasing the challenges faced by the hyper-wealthy. It also makes us question the origin of wealth. In Succession, it's evident that the media mogul Logan Roy, the patriarch of the Roy family, started the company from scratch. But as the story unfolds, it's evident that Logan Roy's wealth comes on the back of exploiting his employees and silencing opposition. Succession is an excellent reminder that wealth and power come because someone paid the price for it. And sometimes that price might be too high, affecting not just the rich but also the common people. Unchecked capitalist endeavors always have an unforeseen impact on society, and Succession does an excellent job of highlighting that fact. In conclusion, Succession is more than a series about the hyper-wealthy and their problems. It's an intelligent commentary on the dangers of unchecked power and capitalism, masked in the guise of luxurious living. Succession is a lesson on the inevitable consequences of the hyper-wealthy problems that eventually become every one of ours too. The HBO drama, which ends on Sunday, updates past rich-people soaps like "Dallas." But unlike those series, it argues that the problems of the hyper-wealthy inevitably become ours too.
