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.
9. Cutting the strings
Shiv to Tom when he questions her plans: "Hello? Is this the replicant department? Yeah, My meat-puppet has stopped working." Photo: HBO
10. A dying breed
Kendall on his father Logan Roy: "The dinosaur is having one last roar at the meteor before it wipes him out." Photo: HBO
11. Here's the deal
Greg to his uncle Logan Roy while trying to get a new job: "Negotiate A Bit Of A Grexit." Photo: HBO