Succession: Old Money vs. New Money Explained On TV

HBO’s Succession presents a fascinating contrast between two families — The Roys and The Pierces — who represent two distinct worlds of wealth and privilege.

The Roys, who have built their vast business empire through their own hard work, determination, technology, and media, are the embodiment of the American dream of self-made success… often referred to as “new money."

The Pierces, on the other hand, represent the traditional aristocracy of America, or “old money” with their wealth and power inherited over generations and a distinct sense of “noblesse oblige” to deploy their riches for the good of the downtrodden.