Succession

HBO's “Succession” won the Emmy for best drama series, beating competitors including Netflix's “Squid Game,” which had sought to become the first ...

“Succession” first won the top award in 2020 but sat out the Emmys last year because of pandemic delays.\n\n“The Crown” won last year, giving Netflix its first ever win for best drama. HBO has won the best drama award six times in the last eight years. HBO’s “Succession” won the Emmy for best drama series, beating competitors including Netflix’s “Squid Game,” which had sought to become the first foreign-language series ever to win the award.\n\nIt’s the second drama series win for the HBO saga about backstabbers vying for survival in a family business conglomerate.

Brian Cox said the fourth season of 'Succession' might be its last, adding that he doesn't want the show to 'overstay its welcome' like Showtime's 'Billions ...

They were beat by Lee Jung-jae for his breakout turn in Netflix’s “Squid Game.” But according to [Brian Cox](https://variety.com/t/brian-cox/), who stars as media mogul and power-hungry patriarch Logan Roy, “Succession’s” next season may be its last. “Who knows how long it will go on?

After helping Succession creator Jesse Armstrong avoid a Royal faux pas at the Emmys last night, the HBO show's star may have committed one of his own per ...

[renewed](https://deadline.com/2022/02/billions-renewed-season-7-showtime-1234934275/) earlier this year for a seventh season. Its principals have remained cagey about Season 4, which has been “filming abroad,” [according to](https://deadline.com/2022/09/emmys-backstage-succession-season-4-jesse-armstrong-1235116873/) Armstrong last night. [Brian Cox](https://deadline.com/tag/brian-cox/) [was asked](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/brian-cox-logan-roy-interview-succession-xwmbpvk7p) by the Times of London about a potential fifth season for the hit show, which last night won Best Drama from the TV Academy. [told](https://deadline.com/2021/10/succession-renewed-season-4-hbo-1234862435/) The Sunday Times earlier this year, “I think the maximum would be five seasons but possibly more like four,” she told the newspaper. [walked back](https://deadline.com/2022/03/brian-cox-jimmy-kimmel-johnny-depp-overrated-easy-joke-1234978955/) the Depp comments, [telling Deadline](https://deadline.com/2022/01/brian-cox-succession-donald-trump-memoir-interview-johnny-depp-jeremy-strong-politics-1234913875/) in a January interview, “Well, I just thought I had to be honest about who people are, and it’s only my opinion….And, I’ve had a lot of flak about disrespecting some and all that, and people clearly haven’t read the book and they think I’m having a go at Johnny Depp. Plot mechanics in place of depth.”

Somewhat unsurprisingly, the sharp-tongued actor also wishes he was more like Logan Roy.

You never know what you’re going to get with Cox, but it is, admittedly, always entertaining to hear from a guy who has no fucks left to give ( [literally](https://www.avclub.com/brian-cox-succession-tired-of-saying-fuck-off-to-fans-1849035262?_ga=2.46040301.838278623.1662988256-1488648406.1652714420)). To emulate Cox’s unique combination of career success and scorched earth snark, however, would not be unwelcome. That show shares some DNA with Succession in the “wealthy power players” department, but in Cox’s opinion, the Paul Giamatti series is past its prime. He’s a total bastard, but I understand him. [Succession](http://avclub.com/tv/reviews/succession)-loving public must hold its breath every time patriarch Brian Cox [opens his mouth](https://www.avclub.com/brian-cox-reveals-he-turned-down-a-role-in-game-of-thro-1848362026?_ga=2.46040301.838278623.1662988256-1488648406.1652714420). Who knows how long it will go on?” Then, with added snark: “We don’t want it to overstay its welcome, like Billions; that’s past its sell-by date. Speaking on a possible fifth season of Succession, Cox told [The Times](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=71026X1569659&isjs=1&jv=15.3.0-stackpath&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiotimes.com%2Ftv%2Fdrama%2Fsuccession-brian-cox-end-season-4-newsupdate%2F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetimes.co.uk%2Farticle%2Fbrian-cox-logan-roy-interview-succession-xwmbpvk7p&xs=1&xtz=240&xuuid=6056b09944f68448dbbc32f78874f323&xcust=radiotimes-1706641&xjsf=other_click__contextmenu%20%5B2%5D) (via [RadioTimes](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/succession-brian-cox-end-season-4-newsupdate/)), “No one’s had their [contracts renewed](https://www.avclub.com/brian-cox-says-succession-will-likely-end-after-the-nex-1847908802?_ga=2.83839199.838278623.1662988256-1488648406.1652714420). He’s a self-made man and I identify with him for that reason.” “I understand him. That will not happen with our show.” Will it be an amazing [showbiz story](https://www.avclub.com/from-lears-crown-to-ahabs-leg-brian-cox-has-some-great-1848382435?_ga=2.105465674.838278623.1662988256-1488648406.1652714420), a hilarious put-down, or the unnecessary defense of some so-called canceled rich person? [Billions](http://avclub.com/tv/reviews/billions).

After “Succession” won Outstanding Drama Series at the 2022 Emmys, actor Cox revealed he has no idea how long the series will go on for after Season 4. “I don't ...

[self-made](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/08/succession-brian-cox-logan-roy-would-hate-me-1234755665/). “ [I love him](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/07/brian-cox-succession-logan-roy-misunderstood-1234738596/).” A power struggle ensues as the family weighs up a future where their cultural and political weight is severely curtailed.” “Billions” was renewed for a seventh season, the first sans lead star Damian Lewis. The prospect of this seismic sale provokes existential angst and familial division among the Roys as they anticipate what their lives will look like once the deal is completed. “That’s past its sell-by date.

Succession, returning this spring for Season 4, won Outstanding Drama Series at the 74th Emmy Awards on Monday, September 12. Matthew Macfadyen also took home ...

[Emmy Awards](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/emmys/) on Monday, September 12. [Matthew Macfadyen](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/matthew-macfadyen/) also took home an Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance as Tom Wambsgans, plus Armstrong won for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, and the series at large won for casting. We’ve got a good end in sight.” [See Also](https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/emmys-2022-most-nominated-shows-wins-losses/) [How Top 10 Most-Nominated Shows Did at 2022 Emmys](https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/emmys-2022-most-nominated-shows-wins-losses/) [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2021/10/succession-renewed-season-4-hbo-1234862435/). [Brian Cox](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/brian-cox/) always speaks his mind. We don’t want it to overstay its welcome, like [ [Showtime](https://www.tvinsider.com/network/showtime/)’s] [Billions](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/billions/); that’s past its sell-by date. [The Times Of London](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/brian-cox-logan-roy-interview-succession-xwmbpvk7p). [Paul Giamatti](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/paul-giamatti/) or [Damian Lewis](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/damian-lewis/) (before he [left at the end of Season 5](https://www.tvinsider.com/1016654/billions-damian-lewis-leaving-show-after-5-seasons-video/)), or for any of the other talented supporting cast. Writer Georgia Pritchett told previously told The Sunday Times Season 4 could be the last, saying creator I worry about the crises he puts himself through in order to prepare.” Cox’s opinion on the matter is rather pointed, but truly, when is it not? I just worry about what he does to himself.