During the 1980s, audiences were captivated by the glamorous and scandalous world of Dynasty’s Carrington and Colby families.
Forty-five years after premiering on ABC, Dynasty is still remembered as one of the decade’s most iconic shows. A symbol of 1980s excess, it set trends with its unforgettable fashion and opulent style and made superstars of its cast.
The series premiered on January 12, 1981. Dynasty centered on the members of two affluent families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, as they competed for love, wealth, and dominance.
Packed with glamorous wardrobes, opulent mansions, and scandalous plot twists, Dynasty quickly became must-watch television. Its over-the-top storylines of rivalries, betrayals, and shocking cliffhangers kept viewers glued to their screens week after week.
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Beyond the drama, the show influenced fashion by popularizing power suits, bold colors, and shoulder pads. It also broke new ground by portraying women over 50 as glamorous and desirable, a stark contrast to other shows of the decade that focused primarily on younger actresses.
Dynasty starred John Forsythe (Blake Carrington), Linda Evans (Krystle), Joan Collins (Alexis), Heather Locklear (Sammy Jo), Pamela Sue Martin (Fallon), Pamela Bellwood (Claudia), Al Corley (Steven), John James (Jeff), Wayne Northrop (Michael), Bo Hopkins (Matthew), Lee Bergere (Joseph), Lloyd Bochner (Cecil), Diahann Carroll (Dominique), Catherine Oxenberg (Amanda), and Michael Nader (Dex).
Some of the series’ most memorable moments included the shocking “Moldavian Massacre,” explosive feuds between Blake Carrington and his scheming family members, and unforgettable catfights between Alexis and Krystle Carrington.
But most of all, it was the jaw-dropping plot twists that made each episode a must-watch event. These spectacular elements ensured Dynasty held a place as one of the most addictive primetime soaps of the 1980s.
The series came to an abrupt end in 1989. The Los Angeles Times reported that the series ended with "Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan tumbling over a balcony railing to possible death below. Blake Carrington’s life was in jeopardy after an exchange of gunfire with a policeman. And Krystle Carrington was off snoozing in a coma somewhere in Switzerland."
Dynasty's end came after "dwindling ratings, inflated star salaries, revolving producers, far-fetched story lines, and a network programming chief who reportedly simply didn’t like the show," reported The Los Angeles Times. Dynasty's producer, Aaron Spelling, told the outlet, "I think one of the things that disappointed (us) was that we never had a chance to satisfy our audience and tie up some loose ends. Had we known that we were on our last episode, we never would have ended with a cliffhanger.”
Decades after its debut, Dynasty continues to leave a mark on pop culture. Its trendsetting mix of glamour, drama, and unforgettable characters set the stage for the prime-time soaps and reality shows that followed in its path.
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