Dynasty: The Murdochs Episode Guide: How to Watch, Streaming Guide and Everything We Know

Rupert Murdoch and the Murdoch family empire to return on screen with latest docuseries, Dynasty: The Murdochs. Here's all you need to know.

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The powerful and controversial Murdoch family, whose family drama inspired the 19-time Emmy-winning Succession, has long dominated global media. Now their family story and business empire are the focus of a new documentary series by Netflix, titled Dynasty: The Murdochs. 

The four-part docuseries examines the rise of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, the empire he built, and the family drama surrounding succession within the Murdoch dynasty. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Liz Garbus and produced by Story Syndicate, the documentary draws on thousands of documents, emails, text messages, and more to reveal the inner workings of the Murdoch dynasty (via The Guardian). 

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming docuseries and more: 

Dynasty: The Murdochs: Episode Guide and Release Date

Dynasty: The Murdochs premieres globally on March 13, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. The series consists of four hour-long episodes, all of which will be released simultaneously for binge-watching. 

Here are the global release timings for the series:

However, keep in mind that these timings may differ slightly from place to place due to regional variations.

Fans can catch the docuseries on Netflix only, as it is a Netflix exclusive. Fans will need an active Netflix subscription to stream the docuseries. Plans start at $7.99 per month with ads, ranging up to $17.99 to $24.99 a month for ad-free options. 

What is Dynasty: The Murdochs About?

At its core, the docuseries tells the story of how one family came to dominate global media and the power struggles that threaten to tear that dynasty apart. The series chronicles the rise of Rupert Murdoch’s decades-long rise from a small Australian newspaper publisher to the head of a global empire spanning companies like News Corporation and Fox Corporation.

It also details the competition between his children to succeed as the next helmer of the sprawling empire created by their father. While Rupert chose Lachlan as his heir, his three other adult children — James, Elisabeth, and Prudence — went head-to-head with their father and brother over the future control of the media empire. The trust dispute was ultimately settled in September 2025, with Lachlan securing sole control.

The most fascinating part of this documentary isn’t just about succession or his business empire, but him pitting his children against one another for decades in a Darwinian struggle. The docuseries reframes their corporate ladder-climbing and adult life more like an audition for their father’s approval. Furthermore, it also highlights how a single family’s internal drama has repercussions that can be felt worldwide.

There also seems to be a profound sense of isolation, since despite the siblings being born in such wealth, they are trapped under the weight of expectations and their father’s legacy. As the documents and texts leak out, the curtains are pulled back, showing that for all their curated power, they are just as messy and fractured as any other family, but with an unimaginably huge legal budget.

Here’s the official synopsis of the docuseries (via Netflix Media Center): 

Dynasty: The Murdochs offers an unprecedented look at one the world’s most powerful families at a crossroads, as its patriarch, Rupert Murdoch, makes one last play to ensure his legacy at all costs. Drawing on thousands of pages of documents, emails, and text messages that have never before been seen on television, this limited series exposes the private machinations of a family torn apart by power, politics, and a desperate desire for their father’s love. While Rupert Murdoch has spent over 80 years building an empire that shapes governments and democracies, the series poses the ultimate question: Is a dynasty a family or a business?. For the Murdochs, the two have never been separate.

Thus, the documentary goes beyond business history, focusing heavily on the personal relationships within the Murdoch family. 

Who is in the Cast of Dynasty: The Murdochs?

As a docuseries, it features interviews with journalists, authors, and media experts who have covered the Murdoch empire for decades. Since none of the Murdochs are featured, it mainly relies on accounts from journalists and former employees to paint the picture of the Murdoch empire. 

Some of the notable contributors include (via What’s on Netflix):

• Jonathan Mahler – New York Times journalist 
• Jim Rutenberg – New York Times reporter
• McKay Coppins – Atlantic writer
• Kara Swisher – tech and media commentator
• Alisyn Camerota – former Fox News employee
• David Shuster – former Fox News employee
• Matthew Belloni – Puck reporter
• Claire Atkinson – The Media Mix’s reporter
• Walter Marsh – The Media Mix’s reporter

The series also includes archival footage of Rupert Murdoch and members of the Murdoch family, offering insight into how the dynasty evolved over several decades.

While Liz Garbus has directed all four episodes, Sara Enright co-directed the last episode with her. The executive producers include Enright, Garbus, Dan Cogan, Jon Bardin, and Mala Chapple. Story Syndicate is the production company.

Does Dynasty: The Murdochs Have a Trailer?

The trailer for the docuseries gives us a little glimpse into what it is going to be like. Given the family’s reputation for not giving too many interviews, there is some archival footage along with insights from reputable journalists and analysts who have followed the family’s empire for years. The docuseries also addresses the question of succession, which is currently ongoing.

When does Dynasty: The Murdochs release?

All 4 episodes (~1 hour each) drop globally on Netflix March 13, 2026, at times like 3:00 AM EDT, 12:30 PM IST, and 6:00 PM AEDT.

How many episodes are in the Murdochs docuseries?

4 hour-long episodes in this Netflix-exclusive docuseries, directed by Oscar-nominated Liz Garbus, all released simultaneously for bingeing.

Who is featured in the docuseries?

Interviews with Jonathan Mahler (NYT), Jim Rutenberg (NYT), McKay Coppins (Atlantic), Kara Swisher, Alisyn Camerota, and David Shuster (ex-Fox News), plus archival Murdoch footage.

Where to watch the Murdochs docuseries?

You can stream it exclusively on Netflix starting March 13, 2026 (subscriptions from $7.99/month).

What are your thoughts about the docuseries? Would you stream it or skip it? Let us know in the comments below.

Dynasty: The Murdochs will premiere on Netflix on March 13.

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