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Family dramas have always been great fodder for television shows.

But more so when the familys history and legacy run for a few generations.

Adapted from the eponymous novels byL.J.

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Smith,The Originalstells the story of the Mikaelsons, a power-hungry family of vampire-werewolf hybrid beings.

Even though the show never garnered a huge fan following, the family drama earned several awards and accolades.

Itswell-written characters and endearing family dynamics makeParenthooda great watch.

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Meanwhile, elsewhere, a supernatural threat looms large on them all.

Matching its epic proportions, the success ofGame of Throneswas also record-breaking, garnering a worldwide fan following.

Successionis darkly funny and unexpectedly taut, with razor-sharp dialogues, powerful narratives, and intelligent characterizations.

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Not to mention, the production values are equally commendable.

Related shows,1883and1923,round up the backstory and history of the Dutton family.

The modern Western boasts solid performances by its stellar ensemble throughout the five seasons.

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Kendall Roy (Jeremy Strong) departs the building, charging through reporters and onlookers while tailed by Karolina (Dagmara Dominczyk) and Greg (Nicholas Braun) in ‘Succession’ Season 3, Episode 1 “Secession” (2021).

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