Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Jesse Armstrong, Succession comes to an end. The pieces are in place for a few last big moves, but leave it to Armstrong to pull off some last-minute changes. The Succession finale, titled "With Open Eyes," completes the two-week window from the start of the season. Emotions run … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Series Finale – Season 4, Episode 10 – “With Open Eyes” Recap
TV Review: ‘Succession’ Leaves on the Highest of Notes
Saying goodbye to a television series is never easy. Succession made that harder than most shows. The family drama became appointment television after an incredible end to its first season. While many started out cold on the series, it quickly became apparent that Jesse Armstrong had big plans. In its final season, Succession leaves an … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Succession’ Leaves on the Highest of Notes
‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 9 – “Church and State” Recap
The penultimate episode of Succession finally addresses the funeral of Logan Roy. The family splintered once again on Election Night. With Roman Roy (Kieran Culkin) feeling himself, he takes to the stage to eulogize their father. Can he keep his emotions in check? We know the sparks will fly as the family deals with its … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 9 – “Church and State” Recap
‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 7 – “Tailgate Party” Recap
We all thought the election party was during election night. Silly us. What appears to be the calm before the storm turns into quite the battle. Not only does Shiv (Sarah Snook) have a different agenda from her brothers, but also from her husband (Matthew Macfadyen). The battles rage, both inside their relationships and inside … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 7 – “Tailgate Party” Recap
‘Succession’- Season 4, Episode 4 – “Honeymoon States” Recap
A groundbreaking episode of television shook up the TV landscape. Yet the fallout from "Connor's Wedding" will decide how Succession concludes. Who will take over now that Logan Roy is dead? Three Roy children (Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, and Jeremy Strong) all want the crown. Meanwhile, the old guard wants their piece of the action. … Continue reading ‘Succession’- Season 4, Episode 4 – “Honeymoon States” Recap
‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 3 – “Connor’s Wedding” Recap
One of the most emotional episodes of Succession landed the plane. An incredible hour of storytelling and pathos, "Connor's Wedding" comes out the gates firing. The dust of the Karaoke bar skirmish has not even settled, and Succession will never be the same. Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Jesse Armstrong, Mariam Battye, Jaime … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 3 – “Connor’s Wedding” Recap
‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 1 – ‘The Munsters’ Recap
Our favorite despicable family, the Roys, are back after what felt like a very long hiatus. However, the team is not only back, but they hit the ground running. A corporate reshuffling took place off-screen, allowing the exiled Roy children to make a play against their father. After the devasting ending to Season 3, where … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 1 – ‘The Munsters’ Recap