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
5. School of charm
Ewan to his brother Logan Roy: “The ‘Logan Roy School of Journalism’? What’s next, the ‘Jack The Ripper Women’s Health Clinic’?” Photo: HBO
6. Talking politics
PR guru Hugo on Senator Gil Eavis: “They call Gil ‘Meth Head Santa,’ because he so rarely delivers.” Photo: HBO
7. Business lesson
Logan on corporations: "Most things don't exist. The Ford Motor Company hardly exists. It's just a time-saving expression for a collection of financial interests." Photo: HBO
8. Relationship issues
Tom to his wife Shiv: “I just wonder if the sad I’d be without you is less than the sad I get from being with you.” Photo: HBO