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.

Documentary

The Murdochs: Empire of Influence

Documentary

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First Aired on: Mar 29, 2022
Popularity: 5.9936: 1 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: The New York Times (US)Left/Right (US)CNN Original Series (US)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 7 episodes

Season 1

Aired 3 years ago

7 Episodes

Episode 1Father Issues55 min
Meet the Murdochs, a family of extreme power and no small amount of sibling rivalry.
Episode 2Ruthless Expansion55 min
The 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.
Episode 3Family Ties55 min
As his children jockey to someday run the family business, Rupert Murdoch makes his first moves toward choosing a successor.
Episode 4Hack Job55 min
James Murdoch seems destined to someday take control of the company. His fortunes shift when a Murdoch tabloid is caught hacking into private phone messages.
Episode 5Planet Fox55 min
During the 2016 presidential race, Fox News clashes with Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Rupert Murdoch gives James and Lachlan joint control of the family business.