Succession has returned to television screens for its fourth and final season – as the battle for control over the Roy family’s media empire continues.
Winner of multiple Emmy Awards and other gongs, it features a wonderful cast of morally-dubious characters – led by Brian Cox’s monstrous Logan – and twisty plots.
But arguably the biggest star is the writing by Brit Jesse Armstrong – previously best known for sitcom Peep Show – and the sparkling dialogue he dreams up.
Following the twist nobody saw coming (which we won’t spoil here) in episode three of the latest season we thought it would be a good time to look at some of the wit and wisdom of Logan Roy
Here are 13 of his best lines.
But arguably the biggest star is the writing by Brit Jesse Armstrong – previously best known for sitcom Peep Show – and the sparkling dialogue he dreams up.
5. Lousy leak
On a leak to the press going wrong: “It was supposed to be choreographed. That was about as choreographed as a dog getting fu**ed on roller skates.” Photo: HBO
6. A real grind
On son Kendall betraying him: “I’m gonna grind his f**king bones to make my bread.” Photo: HBO
7. Doing the business
On business: "I know that you’ve read a lot of books about business management and this and that, but you know what? Sometimes, it is a big d**k competition.” Photo: HBO
8. Read all about it
On the news industry: “People come to us because we don’t sell them on anything. No packet of f**king bleeding heart, United Nations, Volvo, gender-bender horses**t.” Photo: HBO