nepotism theme

The ramifications of someone favoring relatives or personal friends because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities are explored.

6 total · 6 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
ahp4x03 minor We herd a snide remark about how the police captain was a second cousin to the Mayor. The captain protested that he was in fact a first cousin.
columbo1971e1x05 minor Beth immediately promoted her lover and, unbeknownst to the man himself, fiancé upon taking control of the family firm.
columbo1971e7x03 minor Kay's bringing in of her old friend to star in a live television performance blew up in Kay's face when the friend had a relapse into drug addiction.
movie: District 9 (2009) minor Wikus promoted to lead operation to move aliens to new area because he was married to daughter of man who ran company responsible for the operation
movie: You Can't Take It with You (1938) minor Mr. Kirby was grooming his son, Tony, to take over the family company. He made Tony a vice president of the family business at a conspicuously young age. Later, Mr. Kirby's advisors objected when he named Tony company president, arguing that he was too young for the role.
tos3x20 minor did they get away because of a guys father?