‘Succession’s exit strategy is perfect – I wish more TV shows would follow suit and quit while they’re ahead’

More series creators should have followed Jesse Armstrong’s decision to quit after four strong seasons

Succession’s grasping Roy siblings, Kendall, Roman and Shiv, will be cutting their last deal on May 29. Photo: Sky/HBO

Pat Stacey

There’s an old saying, short and to the point: “Quit while you’re ahead.” It’s a great piece of advice for gamblers, even if most of them never seem to heed