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.
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