Dynasty: The Murdochs – Netflix’s New Docuseries on Murdoch Empire & Sibling Rivalry

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The new Netflix series is a quick watch with only four episodes, and it’s quickly become a hit. Its short length makes it perfect for a weekend binge, and it’s one of the top shows to stream on Netflix from March 13th to 15th, 2026.

Although new shows like the crime mystery That Night and the popular One Piece are good choices for streaming, this 4-part documentary series about a huge family business is the perfect thing to watch in a single evening.

Dynasty: The Murdochs Just Arrived On Netflix – What It’s About

The four-part documentary series, Dynasty: The Murdochs, explores the life and career of Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire owner of Fox Corporation (including Fox News and Fox Sports) and News Corp (which owns The Wall Street Journal and HarperCollins publishing). The series mainly centers on the long-running and public rivalry between Murdoch’s three adult children as they vie to inherit his media empire when he passes away.

Rupert Murdoch, currently 95 years old, has been the subject of succession planning for decades, with his children – James, Lachlan, and Elisabeth – often discussed as potential heirs. The book Dynasty: The Murdochs details Murdoch’s incredible career and rise to power, and reveals how he treated his children more like employees competing for a job than as family.

The new Netflix docuseries, Dynasty: The Murdochs, offers fresh insights and evidence that mirror the story behind the hit HBO series Succession. The four-part series strikingly parallels the fictional drama, both focusing on the intense sibling rivalry within a powerful family. This comparison leads to a key question: are the Murdochs a family, or simply a highly successful business?

Dynasty: The Murdochs Is The Perfect Netflix One-Night Binge

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If you enjoyed Succession, you shouldn’t miss Dynasty: The Murdochs this weekend. This new four-episode Netflix series is just the right length – each episode is between 47 and 55 minutes – to watch all in one go. It might even make you want to rewatch Succession, the critically acclaimed show that aired for four seasons (2018-2023) and won 19 Emmy Awards.

The new Netflix series Dynasty: The Murdochs has quickly become a hit, reaching number 6 on the U.S. Top 10 list just after its release on Friday, March 13th. It’s likely to climb even higher, potentially entering the Top 5 by Sunday. Netflix calls the series a dramatic, real-life story about the fight for control of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, filled with betrayal, resentment, and ruthless tactics.

It’s striking—and a little sad—how Rupert Murdoch fostered intense competition between his children long before he even thought about retiring. While it’s difficult to sympathize with the Murdochs given their immense wealth, James, Lachlan, Elisabeth, and their siblings were all deeply affected by their father’s powerful influence from a young age. As early as the 1996 launch of Fox News—detailed in episode 2—the question of who would take over the family business created tension and ultimately led to infighting and betrayal within the family.

Even though everyone knows who’s likely to take over Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, the full story is surprisingly captivating and sometimes shocking. That’s why Dynasty: The Murdochs is a top pick for a weekend binge-watching session on Netflix – it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular shows on the streaming platform.

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2026-03-15 00:03