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.
Season 1
7 episodes
1. Father IssuesMeet the Murdochs, a family of extreme power and no small amount of sibling rivalry.18+CC55minMar 29, 2022
2. Ruthless ExpansionThe 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.18+CC55minMar 29, 2022
3. Family TiesAs his children jockey to someday run the family business, Rupert Murdoch makes his first moves toward choosing a successor.18+CC55minMar 29, 2022
4. Hack JobJames Murdoch seems destined to someday take control of the company. His fortunes shift when a Murdoch tabloid is caught hacking into private phone messages.18+CC55minMar 29, 2022
5. Planet FoxDuring the 2016 presidential race, Fox News clashes with Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Rupert Murdoch gives James and Lachlan joint control of the family business.18+CC55minMar 29, 2022
6. A House DividedAs the Trump presidency creates fault lines between James and Lachlan Murdoch, Rupert worries about the future media landscape.18+CC55minMar 29, 2022- 7. A House DividedWith 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 during one of the most turbulent chapters of American history.18+CC42minMar 29, 2022
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Neha Shastry
- Created by
- Ken Druckerman, Banks Tarver, Erica Sashin, Sam Dolnick
- Studio
- The New York Times, Left/Right, CNN Original Series
Maturity rating
18+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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