How an Episode of Succession is Written

Succession is one of the greatest TV shows of recent history. With the season finale upon us, how is this show created? Listen to this Behind the Curtain video of Jesse Armstrong and other writers of the show as they talk about their EXACT process to creating Succession. Subscribe: @behindthecurtain?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters: 00:00 Preface 00:24 1. How It Started 01:29 2. Writers Room 03:26 3. Characters 07:55 4. Writing Comedy 10:58 5. Dialogue 12:11 6. Research 14:30 7. Jesse Armstrong’s Writing Advice If you’re an aspiring screenwriter, this screenwriting fundamentals playlist is for you: Comment below a film or TV show you want me to research next. Succession is an American satirical black comedy-drama television series created by Jesse Armstrong, on HBO. The series centers on the Roy family, the owners of Waystar RoyCo, a global media and entertainment conglomerate, who are fighting for control of the company amid uncertainty about the health of the family’s patriarch, Logan Roy (Brian Cox). The series’ fourth and final season premiered on March 26, 2023. ABOUT BEHIND THE CURTAIN Learn screenwriting from the pros. Behind the Curtain interviews the best screenwriters in the field so you can develop your craft and learn what it’s like in the industry. Think: What if Steven Spielberg made video essays? The Unknown Story of Writing Drive #successionseason4 #screenwriting #succession