This 7-Year-Old Critically Acclaimed HBO Show Is Quietly Dominating Streaming Charts (Even 2 Years After Its Finale)

HBO’s critically acclaimed prestige drama Succession is finding serious renewed interest in the streaming world. The series, which centers on the billionaire Roy family adult children vying for control of their ailing father’s media conglomerate company, premiered in 2018 and ran for four seasons. Succession aired its series finale in 2023 to 2.9 million viewers, a record high for the series.

Succession received universal critical praise, with many pundits hailing it as one of the best TV shows of all time. Awards also came in droves, with the series winning a total of 19 Primetime Emmys, including three consecutive wins for Outstanding Drama Series for its second, third, and fourth seasons.

Despite ending two years ago, it appears that there is still interest in Succession. According to a report from Flix Patrol, Succession ranks at #8 on iTunes’ streaming list of Top TV Shows today, July 16, 2025. This is a 6-point bump from yesterday, when the series was at #14.

What Succession’s Streaming Boost Means For The Show’s Legacy

Its Cultural Relevance Isn’t Going Anywhere

While it was unmatched in its acclaim while it was on the air, the question lingered of whether Succession would remain in the pop culture conversation after it ended. The shocking twist surrounding Logan Roy in Succession’s fourth and final season was huge watercooler conversation, but there was still no guarantee that the Roy family patriarch would become an icon like Walter White or Tony Soprano.

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Though “Uh-Huh” might seem like a line of filler dialogue, there’s a deeper meaning behind this phrase that connects to Succession’s essential themes.

However, the show’s ascending presence on iTunes streaming charts speaks to Succession‘s excellence and staying power. The HBO drama was no flash-in-the-pan hit, or else it would have vanished from public consciousness days after it ended. It wasn’t just the best show on TV when it was on — it’s one of the best TV shows ever, period.

Our Take On Succession’s Renewed Popularity

The Recent Emmy Nominations May Have Kicked Up Interest In Prestige TV

In addition to Succession being on our personal Mount Rushmore of greatest shows ever, its bump in streaming popularity may also have to do with the recent nominations announcement for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards this Tuesday. The Emmys represent the pinnacle of TV excellence, and the 2025 Outstanding Drama Series category is wide open, as none of the nominees have ever won the prize before.

With shows like Severance and The White Lotus on the ballot, the past year really has seen a lot of great TV. But we can’t help but notice that no series has achieved the legacy status of Succession since it ended.

With such a glut of shows to choose from in our current streaming age, many people aren’t ready to commit to a series unless they know it’s a sure thing in terms of quality. And Succession definitely is.

Source: Flix Patrol

Succession

10/10

Release Date

2018 – 2023

Network

HBO Max

Showrunner

Jesse Armstrong

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