The Murdochs: Empire of Influence
Featuring exclusive reporting from The New York Times, interviews with people who worked inside the Murdoch companies, and decades of rich archival footage, this six-part series goes behind the scenes of the improbable rise of a media tycoon, his outsized influence around the globe, and the intense succession battle between his children over who will inherit his throne. Cinematic and thrilling, The Murdochs: Empire of Influence charts the high-stakes deal making, political maneuvering, and dynastic betrayals – and how the ambitions of one family birthed one of the largest media empires in history.
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Seasons
1.Father Issues
29-03-202255mMeet the Murdochs, a family of extreme power and no small amount of sibling rivalry.
2.Ruthless Expansion
29-03-202255mThe Murdoch children get a taste of the family business. Meanwhile, with help from the Reagan administration, Rupert Murdoch forms a new 24-hour cable network.
3.Family Ties
29-03-202255mAs his children jockey to someday run the family business, Rupert Murdoch makes his first moves toward choosing a successor.
4.Hack Job
29-03-202255mJames Murdoch seems destined to someday take control of the company. His fortunes shift when a Murdoch tabloid is caught hacking into private phone messages.
5.Planet Fox
29-03-202255mDuring the 2016 presidential race, Fox News clashes with Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Rupert Murdoch gives James and Lachlan joint control of the family business.
6.A House Divided
29-03-202255mAs the Trump presidency creates fault lines between James and Lachlan Murdoch, Rupert worries about the future media landscape.
- Ep 7
7.A House Divided
29-03-202242mWith James and Lachlan unable to co-run the company, Rupert sells 21st Century Fox to Disney, driving James from the family business and leaving Lachlan in charge of Fox News durin...
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