Question 1

Who plays patriarch Logan Roy?

Accepted Answer

Brian Cox. Brian Cox's commanding performance as Logan Roy anchored the series. His character's death in season four was one of the most discussed TV moments in years.

Question 2

What is the name of the family's media conglomerate?

Accepted Answer

Waystar Royco. Waystar Royco is the fictional global media and entertainment conglomerate that the Roy children compete to inherit. It's loosely modeled on real-world conglomerates.

Question 3

Who created Succession?

Accepted Answer

Jesse Armstrong. Jesse Armstrong, the British satirist behind shows like Peep Show and The Thick of It, created Succession. His comedic sensibility shaped the show's tone of cringe and tragedy.

Question 4

What is Kendall Roy's iconic rap performance song?

Accepted Answer

L to the OG. 'L to the OG,' Kendall's birthday tribute to his father, is one of the show's most painfully comedic moments. The performance has become a meme of secondhand embarrassment.

Question 5

Who plays Tom Wambsgans?

Accepted Answer

Matthew Macfadyen. Matthew Macfadyen plays Tom, the eager-to-please outsider married to Shiv. His final-season arc culminates in one of the great corporate-soap power moves on television.

Question 6

What is Cousin Greg's real first name?

Accepted Answer

Gregory. Greg Hirsch is the awkward Roy cousin whose accidental rise becomes a season-long surprise. His full name 'Gregory' is rarely used.

Question 7

What is Shiv Roy's full first name?

Accepted Answer

Siobhan. Siobhan Roy, played by Sarah Snook, is the only daughter of Logan Roy. Her ambition and political background place her on a different path than her brothers.

Question 8

What rival tech mogul attempts to acquire Waystar Royco?

Accepted Answer

Lukas Matsson. Lukas Matsson, played by Alexander Skarsgard, is the Swedish founder of streaming company GoJo. His acquisition bid drives much of the final two seasons.

Question 9

What is Connor Roy's primary obsession in the series?

Accepted Answer

Running for president. Connor, the oldest Roy sibling played by Alan Ruck, runs an extended low-polling presidential campaign that becomes both punchline and pathos throughout the series.

Question 10

Who ultimately becomes CEO of Waystar in the series finale?

Accepted Answer

Tom Wambsgans. In one of television's great closing twists, Tom Wambsgans becomes CEO under Matsson, with Shiv casting the deciding vote against her brother Kendall.

Succession Trivia: The Roy Family Empire

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