AceShowbiz - Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for the compelling docuseries Dynasty: The Murdochs, which explores the intense internal struggle to inherit the vast media empire of Rupert Murdoch.

This four-part documentary draws from thousands of pages of documents, emails, and text messages to chronicle the battle among Murdoch’s heirs for control over his influential Fox News empire. The series delves into decades of tension between Rupert Murdoch, his designated successor Lachlan Murdoch, and his other adult children: James Murdoch, Elisabeth Murdoch, and Prudence MacLeod.

The official synopsis describes the series as "an exhaustive history of Rupert Murdoch’s rise, focusing on the private conflicts that have divided this powerful family." It highlights a family torn by ambition, politics, and a yearning for their father’s approval. While Rupert Murdoch has spent over 80 years building an empire that influences governments and democracies worldwide, the series raises a critical question: "Is a dynasty a family or a business?"

The trailer draws clear parallels to HBO’s Succession, a fictional series inspired by the Murdoch family saga. Observers note that the unfolding drama "reads like an episode of Succession," emphasizing how Murdoch "wasn’t raising children, he was raising possible successors." The family’s disputes play out like "a family squabble on steroids" with significant consequences for politics and society.

Directed by Liz Garbus, the series features interviews with journalists such as New York Times reporters Jim Rutenberg and Jonathan Mahler, alongside former Fox News employees who covered the family’s revealing legal battles.

Dynasty: The Murdochs is set to premiere on Netflix on March 13, offering viewers a rare glimpse into the power struggles behind one of the world’s most influential media dynasties.