TV series

The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty

2020 · 1 season

A brisk, sobering plunge into how one family's ambition reshapes politics and press, told with archival clips and talking heads that keep you alert and uneasy.

Genres: Documentary
Starring: Kate Fleetwood, Rupert Murdoch, Steve Bannon

Overview: The incredible story of Rupert Murdoch’s influence on world events and the dramatic personal battle for power at the heart of his own family.
How it feels: Tense, cynical, dark and satirical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Power, media, ambition, family
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Genres: Documentary
Starring: Kate Fleetwood, Rupert Murdoch, Steve Bannon

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How it feels

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
media
ambition
family
corruption
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild