This week saw Succession return to television screens for its fourth and final season – as the battle for control over the Roy family’s media empire intensifies.
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.
Here are 11 of the best – and non-sweary – lines he’s written for the Roys and their extended circle.
. Tomelette
The subject heading of numerous emails sent to Greg by Tom: “You can’t make a Tomelette without breaking some Gregs." Photo: HBO
. Logan has the last laugh
Logan Roy to son Roman: “Romulus, when you laugh, please do it at the same volume as everyone else. We didn’t get you from a hyena farm.” Photo: HBO
1. Tomelette
The subject heading of numerous emails sent to Greg by Tom: “You can’t make a Tomelette without breaking some Gregs." Photo: HBO
2. Logan has the last laugh
Logan Roy to son Roman: “Romulus, when you laugh, please do it at the same volume as everyone else. We didn’t get you from a hyena farm.” Photo: HBO
3. Brotherly love
Roman to Kendall: “What I think he meant to say was that he wished that Mom gave birth to a can opener, because at least then it would be useful.” Photo: HBO
4. Keeping clean
Logan to chief financial officer Karl: “If your hands are clean, it’s only because your whorehouse also does manicures.” Photo: HBO