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- Synopsis
- American satirical drama series by Jesse Armstrong that alludes to many of Shakespeare’s plays and the main premise of which (a patriarch at war with his own children over their inheritance) was directly inspired by King Lear. Brian Cox stars as Logan Roy, the elderly and ailing owner of a media conglomerate that he runs with his three childre, Kendall, Roman and Siobhan, while his fourth child, Connor, has been removed from the company business.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Television
- Year of release
- 2018
- Transmission details
- (Channel: HBO)
- Duration
- 60 mins
Credits
- Director
- Mark Mylod
- Writer
- Jesse Armstrong
- Cast
Brian Cox Logan Roy (Lear) Alan Ruck Jeremy Strong Kieran Culkin Matthew Macfadyen Sarah Snook
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Historical period
- Contemporary
- Plays
- King Lear
- Subjects
- Drama; Shakespeare
Notes
- History
- The series premiered in 2018 and ended in 2023 with the broadcast of its fourth season. In total 39 episodes were made.
Production Company
- Name
HBO
Distributor
Record Stats
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