Patriarch(I, Jack Wright) is a six-episode, 45-minute drama series created and written by Chris Lang. Directed by Tom Vaughan and produced by Nickie Sault, it follows the downfall of a wealthy family after the suspicious death of an influential patriarch. Starring Nikki Amuka-Bird, Gemma Jones, Trevor Eve, James Fleet, Harry Lloyd and John Simm, the series promises to be a family thriller where secrets, heritage and police investigation intersect.
Patriarch will be available on HBO Max from September 18, 2025.
Synopsis: The apparent suicide of influential businessman Jack Wright triggers a bitter struggle for his inheritance. Tensions flare between his wives and numerous children, while a detective gradually uncovers a disturbing truth. Everyone in this family could be hiding a secret...
Patriarch is created and written by Chris Lang, a screenwriter renowned for his crime dramas and psychological dramas. The project is directed by Tom Vaughan and executive produced by Polly Williams, Chris Lang and Tom Vaughan. Produced by Nickie Sault, the series is a Federation Stories U&ORIGINALS production in association with the BBC and RTBF.
The cast includes Nikki Amuka-Bird, Gemma Jones, Trevor Eve, James Fleet, Harry Lloyd and John Simm. Each plays a member of the broken family or a protagonist linked to the investigation, helping to create an atmosphere of tension and suspicion.
With its intrigues revolving around an inheritance, grudges and things left unsaid, Patriarche follows in the footsteps of family thrillers that mix police investigation with intimate secrets. The series should appeal to viewers who enjoy productions such as Succession, Broadchurch or Bloodline, where family drama is combined with constant suspense.
Available on HBO Max on September 18, 2025, Patriarch is a six-episode series created by Chris Lang and directed by Tom Vaughan. Starring Nikki Amuka-Bird, Harry Lloyd, John Simm and Gemma Jones, it explores the rivalries and secrets of a family shattered by a suspicious death. Part drama, part thriller, it promises to be one of the highlights of the fall season.
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