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The Murdochs: Empire of Influence

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.

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StatusEnded
Original NameThe Murdochs: Empire of Influence
First Air DateMarch 29, 2022
Last Air DateMarch 29, 2022
Seasons1
Episodes7
Episode Runtime 55min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesThe New York TimesLeft/RightCNN Original Series
NetworksCNN+
S01E07

A House Divided

With James and Lachlan unable to co-run the company, Rupert sells 21st Century Fox to Disney, driving James from the family business and leaving Lachlan in charge of Fox News during one of the most turbulent chapters of American history.

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