Family dynamics play a huge role. Just as in many real family - run businesses that 'Succession' is based on, the relationships between family members, like siblings rivalries and parental influence, are key elements. There's also the corporate greed aspect. The desire for more power and money within the business, which often leads to cut - throat decisions and actions, similar to what we might see in real corporate empires.
One of the main elements is the question of inheritance. In the real - life situations that inspired 'Succession', as well as in the show, the transfer of power from one generation to the next is fraught with difficulties. Family members may have different ideas about how the business should be run, and some may feel more entitled to leadership than others. Also, the role of the media and public perception, which is often a factor in real - life large - scale business operations, is an important element in the story. The company's image and how it is perceived by the public can greatly affect its success and the power dynamics within the family.