I agree the show has gone downhill. This is the Succession I used to love? Now it seems like an HOA meeting where everyone airs their anger. So boring watching this family fight.

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Anonymous wrote:I could not stop laughing about the widows and the mistresses all hanging out. Amazing, 10/10, no notes.

Also I called Roman's breakdown at the beginning of the episode. When he was rehearsing this eulogy in his apartment I told my DH that no way we'd see it at the real deal (you don't see speeches twice on TV) and also he was wound up so tight that his head was going to have to pop off at some point anyway. So that felt predictable to me.

[b]But Marcia comforting Kerry? Nope, not predictable, and I loved it. At least we don't have to listen to him grind his teeth tonight, eh ladies?! I died.[b]

So unexpected and surprisingly touching. Loved it

The Marcia/Kerry scene was the one scene where I cried. OK and maybe with Roman a little....poor kid. Great acting all around last night.

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Anonymous wrote:Kendall's afraid colin's gonna blab about murder.

So- I hear it referred to as "the murder" a lot- but I honestly don't remember Ken murdering the caterer. The caterer was driving and he was high on ketamine. Ken saw that he was about to hit a deer or something, and grabbed the wheel to swerve (or was Ken driving and the caterer grabbed the wheel to swerve? Doesn't really matter to be honest, it was an honest accident by two really impaired individuals who made a decision to drive off in a car together at night time). The car went in the water. Ken escaped, and DOVE DOWN TO TRY TO HELP THE CATERER, but couldn't get him out, and realized he was dead. So then instead of calling the British equivalent of 911 (which, let's be honest, was not going to save his life!) he ran back to the hotel and tried to cover up his involvement in the accident.

At WORST it is like a hit and run where the victim is 10000% dead at the scene, and it was a true accident where both parties and neither party were really to blame, and the driver did not stick around. I cannot see how it could be considered a murder. The only reason Ken feels that it is a murder, is because of his massive guilt complex around his drug use.

Kendall was driving but the caterer grabbed the wheel and steered the car into the water. It was the caterer's fault.

Kendall didn't tell anyone and didn't try to get help immediately because he was high and would have been in trouble.

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Anonymous wrote:Kendall's afraid colin's gonna blab about murder.

So- I hear it referred to as "the murder" a lot- but I honestly don't remember Ken murdering the caterer. The caterer was driving and he was high on ketamine. Ken saw that he was about to hit a deer or something, and grabbed the wheel to swerve (or was Ken driving and the caterer grabbed the wheel to swerve? Doesn't really matter to be honest, it was an honest accident by two really impaired individuals who made a decision to drive off in a car together at night time). The car went in the water. Ken escaped, and DOVE DOWN TO TRY TO HELP THE CATERER, but couldn't get him out, and realized he was dead. So then instead of calling the British equivalent of 911 (which, let's be honest, was not going to save his life!) he ran back to the hotel and tried to cover up his involvement in the accident.

At WORST it is like a hit and run where the victim is 10000% dead at the scene, and it was a true accident where both parties and neither party were really to blame, and the driver did not stick around. I cannot see how it could be considered a murder. The only reason Ken feels that it is a murder, is because of his massive guilt complex around his drug use.

Kendall was driving but the caterer grabbed the wheel and steered the car into the water. It was the caterer's fault.

Anonymous wrote:I feel that this show has really gone downhill. The earlier seasons were great with the kids' battle of wits and family strife with Logan and Kendall. Now we have devolved to long boring political crap. Maybe all the mindless government drones in DC find this stuff interesting but it is just lazy writing to me. If I wanted to watch newsroom drama and hand-wringing over political candidates there are plenty of other boring shows about that. They shouldn't have killed off Logan cause that basically killed this show imo. Not all interested in how it ends at this point

Why did you have to insult people in DC? D$c& move

Anonymous wrote:I feel that this show has really gone downhill. The earlier seasons were great with the kids' battle of wits and family strife with Logan and Kendall. Now we have devolved to long boring political crap. Maybe all the mindless government drones in DC find this stuff interesting but it is just lazy writing to me. If I wanted to watch newsroom drama and hand-wringing over political candidates there are plenty of other boring shows about that. They shouldn't have killed off Logan cause that basically killed this show imo. Not all interested in how it ends at this point

The title of the show is “Succession”. Logan had to die. Yes- the writer absolutely planned to kill the show. He has said so pretty much everywhere. Much of big business, especially ones involved in communication and own news organizations are tied in with politics. The policies of administrations have a big effect.

I feel that this show has really gone downhill. The earlier seasons were great with the kids' battle of wits and family strife with Logan and Kendall. Now we have devolved to long boring political crap. Maybe all the mindless government drones in DC find this stuff interesting but it is just lazy writing to me. If I wanted to watch newsroom drama and hand-wringing over political candidates there are plenty of other boring shows about that. They shouldn't have killed off Logan cause that basically killed this show imo. Not all interested in how it ends at this point

Anonymous wrote:I could not stop laughing about the widows and the mistresses all hanging out. Amazing, 10/10, no notes.

Also I called Roman's breakdown at the beginning of the episode. When he was rehearsing this eulogy in his apartment I told my DH that no way we'd see it at the real deal (you don't see speeches twice on TV) and also he was wound up so tight that his head was going to have to pop off at some point anyway. So that felt predictable to me.

[b]But Marcia comforting Kerry? Nope, not predictable, and I loved it. At least we don't have to listen to him grind his teeth tonight, eh ladies?! I died.[b]

So unexpected and surprisingly touching. Loved it

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Anonymous wrote:Kendall's afraid colin's gonna blab about murder.

So- I hear it referred to as "the murder" a lot- but I honestly don't remember Ken murdering the caterer. The caterer was driving and he was high on ketamine. Ken saw that he was about to hit a deer or something, and grabbed the wheel to swerve (or was Ken driving and the caterer grabbed the wheel to swerve? Doesn't really matter to be honest, it was an honest accident by two really impaired individuals who made a decision to drive off in a car together at night time). The car went in the water. Ken escaped, and DOVE DOWN TO TRY TO HELP THE CATERER, but couldn't get him out, and realized he was dead. So then instead of calling the British equivalent of 911 (which, let's be honest, was not going to save his life!) he ran back to the hotel and tried to cover up his involvement in the accident.

At WORST it is like a hit and run where the victim is 10000% dead at the scene, and it was a true accident where both parties and neither party were really to blame, and the driver did not stick around. I cannot see how it could be considered a murder. The only reason Ken feels that it is a murder, is because of his massive guilt complex around his drug use.

+1 to all this. And Kendall is not afraid of Colin. Colin is a follower through and through and he'll transfer his loyalty to Logan to Kendall easily, especially if Kendall puts on a show of force, which he did.

I don't think so. Colin had that digusted, youre half the man your father was look on his face after taking to Kendall

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Anonymous wrote:I could not stop laughing about the widows and the mistresses all hanging out. Amazing, 10/10, no notes.

Also I called Roman's breakdown at the beginning of the episode. When he was rehearsing this eulogy in his apartment I told my DH that no way we'd see it at the real deal (you don't see speeches twice on TV) and also he was wound up so tight that his head was going to have to pop off at some point anyway. So that felt predictable to me.

But Marcia comforting Kerry? Nope, not predictable, and I loved it. At least we don't have to listen to him grind his teeth tonight, eh ladies?! I died.

I thought that scene was unexpectedly sweet. Definitely didn't see it coming. When Marcia made the joke about the teeth and it caused Kerry to tear up, and Marcia took her hand- it was just really kind. I think everyone was being exceptionally kind to one another at the funeral (besides the Roy kids mom), and putting their feuds aside for the moment. I guarantee it's going to be sharply contrasted in next week's episode, and nobody is going to be being kind to anybody anymore.

Hmm, kind? Not the vibe I got. But I found all the tension, rudeness, greed, and disrespect to be hilarious. Extremely funny funeral!

I guess I meant- even though one day ago the brothers were furious at Shiv for betraying them, they were a unit at the funeral, and had eachother's backs. And I'm sure that next week's episode will be the opposite. And Marcia and the Roy kids mom was 100% kind to Kerry, who was actually grieving. And even Gerri, who hates Roman with a passion, looked like she felt sympathy towards him. That's all.

Had each other’s backs, until Kendall found out about Shiv’s CEO play.

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Anonymous wrote:I could not stop laughing about the widows and the mistresses all hanging out. Amazing, 10/10, no notes.

Also I called Roman's breakdown at the beginning of the episode. When he was rehearsing this eulogy in his apartment I told my DH that no way we'd see it at the real deal (you don't see speeches twice on TV) and also he was wound up so tight that his head was going to have to pop off at some point anyway. So that felt predictable to me.

But Marcia comforting Kerry? Nope, not predictable, and I loved it. At least we don't have to listen to him grind his teeth tonight, eh ladies?! I died.

I thought that scene was unexpectedly sweet. Definitely didn't see it coming. When Marcia made the joke about the teeth and it caused Kerry to tear up, and Marcia took her hand- it was just really kind. I think everyone was being exceptionally kind to one another at the funeral (besides the Roy kids mom), and putting their feuds aside for the moment. I guarantee it's going to be sharply contrasted in next week's episode, and nobody is going to be being kind to anybody anymore.

Hmm, kind? Not the vibe I got. But I found all the tension, rudeness, greed, and disrespect to be hilarious. Extremely funny funeral!

I guess I meant- even though one day ago the brothers were furious at Shiv for betraying them, they were a unit at the funeral, and had eachother's backs. And I'm sure that next week's episode will be the opposite. And Marcia and the Roy kids mom was 100% kind to Kerry, who was actually grieving. And even Gerri, who hates Roman with a passion, looked like she felt sympathy towards him. That's all.

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Anonymous wrote:Kendall's afraid colin's gonna blab about murder.

So- I hear it referred to as "the murder" a lot- but I honestly don't remember Ken murdering the caterer. The caterer was driving and he was high on ketamine. Ken saw that he was about to hit a deer or something, and grabbed the wheel to swerve (or was Ken driving and the caterer grabbed the wheel to swerve? Doesn't really matter to be honest, it was an honest accident by two really impaired individuals who made a decision to drive off in a car together at night time). The car went in the water. Ken escaped, and DOVE DOWN TO TRY TO HELP THE CATERER, but couldn't get him out, and realized he was dead. So then instead of calling the British equivalent of 911 (which, let's be honest, was not going to save his life!) he ran back to the hotel and tried to cover up his involvement in the accident.

At WORST it is like a hit and run where the victim is 10000% dead at the scene, and it was a true accident where both parties and neither party were really to blame, and the driver did not stick around. I cannot see how it could be considered a murder. The only reason Ken feels that it is a murder, is because of his massive guilt complex around his drug use.

+1 to all this. And Kendall is not afraid of Colin. Colin is a follower through and through and he'll transfer his loyalty to Logan to Kendall easily, especially if Kendall puts on a show of force, which he did.

That was a really good episode of television.

Watching Kendall essentially evolve (devolve?) into his father is sort of satisfying and sad. The scene at the beginning where he's threatening Rava with a court order was painful. I can't decide if we are going to see the result of him fully unleashing his lawyers on Rava next week or not. But he seems to be in full dickhead mode. And that eulogy was really something. That is good writing to be able to insult the guy before you while still saying your dad was a terrible person.

Watching Roman unravel was a little satisfying after the last episode. i really wanted him to be attacked and/or arrested by the police. He's also clearly now subordinate to Kendall, who is gathering his power.

Jess resigning was kind of sad and sweet. And the moment before Kendall turns nasty to her, when he realizes why she's resigning, was intense.

Agree on widow's row at the funeral - 10/10

Shiv is kind of jamming on the work front while her personal life is a disaster. I have no idea what to make of what was going on with Tom in this episode - I guess he cracked under the pressure. Seems like Shiv very much has the upper hand back in the relationship, and I noticed that Tom's wedding ring was prominently featured in the shot with him complaining about a migraine. Loved his line to her mother that this would be such a happy time if it wasn't such a disaster.

Nice to see Euan back but wow have I had enough of Greg. Obviously making him so odious this season is intentional. It's a testament to Nicholas Braun for turning Greg from a likeable doofus who was way out of his league to the transparent toady he's become.

Alexander Skarsgard looking nice this episode.

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Anonymous wrote:I could not stop laughing about the widows and the mistresses all hanging out. Amazing, 10/10, no notes.

Also I called Roman's breakdown at the beginning of the episode. When he was rehearsing this eulogy in his apartment I told my DH that no way we'd see it at the real deal (you don't see speeches twice on TV) and also he was wound up so tight that his head was going to have to pop off at some point anyway. So that felt predictable to me.

But Marcia comforting Kerry? Nope, not predictable, and I loved it. At least we don't have to listen to him grind his teeth tonight, eh ladies?! I died.

I thought that scene was unexpectedly sweet. Definitely didn't see it coming. When Marcia made the joke about the teeth and it caused Kerry to tear up, and Marcia took her hand- it was just really kind. I think everyone was being exceptionally kind to one another at the funeral (besides the Roy kids mom), and putting their feuds aside for the moment. I guarantee it's going to be sharply contrasted in next week's episode, and nobody is going to be being kind to anybody anymore.

Hmm, kind? Not the vibe I got. But I found all the tension, rudeness, greed, and disrespect to be hilarious. Extremely funny funeral!

Anonymous wrote:Kendall's afraid colin's gonna blab about murder.

So- I hear it referred to as "the murder" a lot- but I honestly don't remember Ken murdering the caterer. The caterer was driving and he was high on ketamine. Ken saw that he was about to hit a deer or something, and grabbed the wheel to swerve (or was Ken driving and the caterer grabbed the wheel to swerve? Doesn't really matter to be honest, it was an honest accident by two really impaired individuals who made a decision to drive off in a car together at night time). The car went in the water. Ken escaped, and DOVE DOWN TO TRY TO HELP THE CATERER, but couldn't get him out, and realized he was dead. So then instead of calling the British equivalent of 911 (which, let's be honest, was not going to save his life!) he ran back to the hotel and tried to cover up his involvement in the accident.

At WORST it is like a hit and run where the victim is 10000% dead at the scene, and it was a true accident where both parties and neither party were really to blame, and the driver did not stick around. I cannot see how it could be considered a murder. The only reason Ken feels that it is a murder, is because of his massive guilt complex around his drug use.