Netflix to Premiere Docuseries on the Murdoch Family Dynasty

Netflix is set to release a four-part docuseries titled *Dynasty: The Murdochs* on March 13, 2026. This series aims to chronicle the extensive history of Rupert Murdoch, focusing on the intricate dynamics within his family, particularly the tensions between him and his children: Lachlan, James, Elisabeth, and Prudence MacLeod. The series draws from a wealth of documents, emails, and text messages, providing a detailed account of the Murdoch family's rise to power and the ongoing disputes over the control of their media empire.

The Guardian

The tensions among the Murdoch siblings have recently escalated, culminating in a court battle in Nevada concerning the trust that will dictate the future of the family’s media holdings after Rupert Murdoch's passing. In this conflict, Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch aligned against James, Elisabeth, and Prudence. Although the siblings initially received a favorable ruling from a county commissioner, they ultimately reached a multi-billion-dollar settlement in September 2025, ensuring Lachlan's control of the empire until at least 2050.

The Guardian

While no members of the Murdoch family participated in the documentary, it features interviews with journalists and commentators who have closely followed their story. Notable contributors include New York Times reporters Jim Rutenberg and Jonathan Mahler, as well as Atlantic writer McKay Coppins. The series also includes perspectives from former employees of Murdoch-owned media outlets, such as Alisyn Camerota and David Shuster, providing a comprehensive view of the family's influence, particularly through the lens of Fox News and the infamous hacking scandal that led to the closure of the *News of the World* tabloid.

The Guardian

*Dynasty: The Murdochs* follows other media portrayals of the family, including CNN's *The Murdochs: Empire of Influence*, released in 2022, and a documentary about Lachlan Murdoch produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 2024. These previous works, however, predate the recent trust battle, making the upcoming Netflix series particularly timely and relevant.

The Guardian

The docuseries *Dynasty: The Murdochs* promises to be a significant addition to the narrative surrounding one of the most powerful media families in history. Directed by Liz Garbus and produced by Story Syndicate, it aims to engage viewers interested in media dynamics and family legacies, even as it refrains from introducing new revelations about the Murdoch saga.

The Guardian