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(2026) . Professional Business Vocabulary in the Television Series Succession: A Character-Based Lexical Analysis. International Journal of Language and Literary Studies. 8(1).412-426.  \n[http://doi.org/10.36892/ijlls.v8i1.2514](http://doi.org/10.36892/ijlls.v8i1.2514)  \n\n| Received:\u003Cbr>02/01/2026 | Abstract\u003Cbr>This study explores how professional business language is used in the television series Succession and how it helps create realism, shape characters, and construct power relationships. Drawing on research in English for Specific Purposes, Business English, and media discourse, it examines how scripted dialogue mirrors real corporate communication while also advancing the story and developing character identities. The analysis is basedon a 19,485-word corpus compiledfrom the first three episodes of Season One, from which 505 business-related lexical items were manually identified and categorised using an adapted semantic framework. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to track patterns across episodes and to examine how particular terms operate within interactions. The findings show that the focus of business language shifts as the narrative develops, moving from leadership and succession issues toward finance and operations. Characters also display distinct ways of speaking: Kendall uses the widest range of business terms, Gerri relies heavily on legal language, Roman adopts strategic vocabulary, Shiv favours HR-related discourse, and Logan speaks less but with clear authority. Overall, the study shows that business language in Succession actively builds power, identity, and hierarchy rather than simply reflecting corporate settings. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Accepted:\u003Cbr>07/02/2026 |  |\n| Keywords:\u003Cbr>Telecinematic Discourse; Succession; Professional\u003Cbr>Vocabulary; CorpusInformed Analysis; Television Dialogue |  |\n\n1. INTRODUCTION  \nAs scripted television increasingly strives to portray professional environments with linguistic authenticity, business-oriented dramas have become a fertile site for the study of specialized language use. One such example is Succession, an HBO television series centered on the power struggles within Waystar Royco, a global media conglomerate. The series is characterized by dense, fast-paced dialogue in which professional business vocabulary is embedded not only in formal decision-making but also in interpersonal conflict, persuasion, and identity construction. This study investigates the use of professional business vocabulary in Succession, focusing on how such language functions as both a marker of corporate realism and a narrative device. By examining business-related lexical choices in scripted dialogue, the study contributes to broader discussions on how fictional media shapes cultural perceptions of leadership, professionalism, and institutional power. Unlike naturally occurring corporate discourse, scripted television dialogue is deliberately crafted; nevertheless, it draws heavily on real-world professional registers to maintain credibility and audience engagement.  \nThe analysis adopts a character-based lexical approach, examining the first three episodes of Season 1. This early segment of the series is particularly significant, as it establishes both the corporate hierarchy and the linguistic identities of the main characters. The study is guided by the following research questions:  \n1. 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