"Richards Empire" is a TV series focusing on black families in Britain. Reactions to misfortune and their ambitions
The story of the play takes place in a black British family. The story will primarily focus on the person in power and representative of the Richards family, the banker and family leader John Reed. He is a man full of ambition and self-confidence. He believes that his ability can lead the family to a more brilliant future. However, a series of unfortunate events happened one after another in his efforts to pursue the interests of the family. These events included feuds in the family, the onset of a financial crisis and conflicts between him and his wife. Faced with this situation, John Reid must make the right choice in order to bring the family back to glory.
By creating the character of John Reed, the play reveals how human beings respond to misfortune and stress. His story shows us that even a smart and successful person can lose himself and make bad decisions after a series of blows. In addition, the play also reflects some problems in modern society, such as family interests, professional ethics in the financial industry, and racial discrimination.