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The 70+ Best TV Shows About Rich People, Ranked
Welcome to the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite, as chronicled by an anonymous blogger in Gossip Girl. This addictive drama explores the opulent world of privileged high schoolers, with Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) and Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) at its center. A tale of love triangles, betrayals, and fabulous fashion - it's a decadent delight for fans of wealth and excess.
- Premiered: September 19, 2007
- 1Connor Paolo (Eric van der Woodsen)715 Votes
- 2Ed Westwick (Chuck Bass)760 Votes
- 3Penn Dayton Badgley (Dan Humphrey)605 Votes
- 4Taylor Momsen (Jenny Humphrey)578 Votes
The ruthless Roy family will stop at nothing to maintain their media empire in Succession. As patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox) teeters on retirement, his children scramble for power in this darkly comic masterpiece that showcases the twisted dynamics within wealthy families.
- Premiered: June 3, 2018
- 1Kendall Roy1,072 Votes
- 2Tom Wambsgans877 Votes
- 3Roman Roy920 Votes
- 4Greg Hirsch887 Votes
Journey back to early 20th-century England with Downton Abbey, where we follow the lives of both aristocrats and servants alike within a grand estate. The series focuses on the Crawley family as they navigate societal change while maintaining their luxurious lifestyle - all with impeccable manners and stunning costumes.
- Premiered: September 26, 2010
- 1Maggie Smith471 Votes
- 2Jim Carter345 Votes
- 3Joanne Froggatt307 Votes
- 4Hugh Bonneville198 Votes
Explore Queen Elizabeth II's reign through decades-long episodes that delve into her personal life amidst political turmoil in The Crown. Claire Foy and Olivia Colman portray the monarch in this lavish period drama, where opulent palaces and captivating storylines take center stage.
- Premiered: November 4, 2016
- 1Princess Elizabeth269 Votes
- 2 Princess Margaret302 Votes
- 3 Prince Philip236 Votes
- 4 Winston Churchill211 Votes
Money talks in Billions – a thrilling battle between billionaire hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) and U.S Attorney Chuck Rhoades Jr.(Paul Giamatti). Set against New York City's financial scene, this high-stakes game showcases ambition-driven characters who are unapologetically wealthy.
- Premiered: January 17, 2016
- 1Succession59 Votes
- 2House of Cards40 Votes
- 3The Big Short17 Votes
- 4Margin Call17 Votes
Emily Thorne’s quest for vengeance drives her into Hampton’s elite society in Revenge – a twisty soap opera filled with secrets and scandals behind every mansion door. With Emily VanCamp leading an unforgettable cast alongside Madeleine Stowe as Victoria Grayson - expect deliciously devious schemes from these rich folks.
- Premiered: September 21, 2011
- 1Scandal64 Votes
- 2Desperate Housewives66 Votes
- 3You65 Votes
- 4The Lying Game27 Votes