People On Twitter Are Calling “Riches” The Black “Succession” Because The Family Drama In This Show Is Wild
I’ve never been the one to gatekeep, so let me put you onto a show that just might become your new obsession — I’m talking about the one and only Riches.
David Hindley / David Hindley/Prime VideoYou might also recognize Deborah from Prime Video’s Them.
One thing for certain, two things for sure: These two do not play about each other or their momma! I love their bond, and it’s fun to see their relationship play out onscreen.
This is Claudia (Sarah Niles). She’s Stephen’s widow and the mother of his other three kids. After Stephen left her their house in his will and nothing else, Claudia becomes hellbent on doing anything and everything to get back what she believes is rightfully hers.
And then there are her kids: Alesha (Adeyinka Akinrinade), Wanda (Nneka Okoye), and Gus (Ola Orebiyi). Business deals would actually work in their favor if they could get along for five minutes without yelling at each other.
Then throw in some supporting cast members whose loyalty is constantly tested, despite holding pivotal roles at the company, and you’ve got chaos, baby!
If Succession and Greenleaf had a baby, and that baby was raised in the UK, it would be Riches!
It’s soapy but not in a cheesy way, and that’s why it’s so entertaining!
But don’t just take my word for it. Here’s what people on Twitter are saying about it:
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?? @willbewatchin
Now THIS is the kind of fun Black drama I enjoy. I was already excited because I saw Deborah Ayorinde and Sarah Niles on the cast but after episode one? Yeah, I’m onboard. #RichesOnPrime/#Riches
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Marvin the Paranoid Android?? @Boboye_Ak
The African aunties in Riches on prime that were complaining about the man's widow spending his money while drinking her champagne are sending me???
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Brandon Fluellen @BMFluellen1
#Riches #RichesOnPrime… I'm already ready for season 2. Amazon Prime, get to it! This show was GOOD.
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Comfort Adeoye ? @the_real_comfyy
Riches on Prime is giving everything it’s supposed to give. https://t.co/s8n5dxPt72
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Onion Cider @abbietayo
How can you put British, American, Nigerians, Caribbean, together and say you don’t want drama?? love love riches on prime!
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K. @Sexy_goddess01
I actually really enjoyed #RichesOnPrime. It gave me Succession vibes a bit. Loved seeing all the Nigerian mannerisms and culture. It’s also gorgeously shot. The cast delivered. It was really such a fun show to watch. I’ll be here for season 2. #Riches
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Rebecca Theodore-Vachon ?? ?? ?? @FilmFatale_NYC
btw, #RichesOnPrime is a fun and sudsy watch. And @SarahNilestar is wickedly good as Claudia Richards.
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Caroline “Caro” Renard @sankofa_bird
Timeline awake? Y’all need to watch #RichesOnPrime another show lead by a Black woman. This is messy Empire & Succession! Nigerian British & American characters. Soapy drama goodness. You need the fun, this is it. And everyone is fine as hell, especially @DeborahAyorinde
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Jennifer Duckworth @savvyjenjen
My goodness this is so freaking good. Yes, I binged and now I’m craving more #RichesOnPrime https://t.co/Iq03S4qcUl
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FangirlingWhileBlack @BlackFangirling
Watching #RichesOnPrime. Black family drama. Evil stepmother. Intra-family secrets. British drama. Business intrigue. Shady employees. Fashion. Black hair care. LOVE ALL of IT!!
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Have you watched Riches yet? If so, tell us your thoughts in the comments. If not, does it look like something you’d enjoy?
Check out Riches, which is currently streaming on Prime Video.