Succession [HBO] *Spoilers*

An absolute riot of the episode. Comfortably has the most take-away lines since Logan was around

"It's not that lemony. It's just a hint of lemon"

Everything Connor said, and obviously "Connor was running for president?"

Roman was ruthless. He's actually decisive and had zero hesitation in anything he said or did. He's the most level headed of the three. He's just got no moral compass - which doesn't always result in failure.

Kendall won the "optics" for now but this man is a wreck. He wants to be the big guy, he wants to be the good guy. He's just the lost guy.

Shiv getting called out was glorious. She's such a snake through and through. Trying to plead for sympathy with Tom, trying to butter up Ken, trying to undermine Roman. She's awful. A great character, mind you...

Greg is the worst. He's the bully's side-kick. Zero backbone, I reckon he doesn't have a clue as to why one candidate is better than the other. And he's utterly useless. Great to watch as well.

Tom - The MVP. This guy is also ruthless, he knows how to manouver all the siblings, he has a moral compass and is aware to know when he should ignore it or not. He's probably the only one with any level self-awareness. One snag... he's completely incompetent.

I've zero clue where it all goes.

Popped in here to say the same thing. A few episodes feel as though they've had a smaller budget that in previous seasons. There just wasn't that intensity like in previous shareholder meeting type episodes with hundreds of extras.

kinda getting sick of the "deal" talk, its droning on and on.....Lukas Matsson character is being a litter over acted....but its bearable.

scene with Tom & Sibh on the balcony, very good, knocking lumps out of each other.

i wonder when kendall is going to screw over everyone 🔪 ?

as I said, most boring episode, mainly because it wasn't that funny. Except for tom's quip about Cyd and her cloven hooves not fitting a shoe.

Aside from all that, it feeds into the media perception that they're that influential. they're not, especially in the online age. as if them making the call actually decides the election. Is there any industry that has such a lofty position of itself? anyway, that's bit offtopic.

Greg has been playing the long game....

It's how Shiv always is. She sees herself as smarter than everyone else but always walks herself into her own problems. Even with faking the call to Jimenez's team when Kendall asked her to call them. If she'd instead made the call but just did enough to not convince Jimenez's team but get a maybe or a "We're open to discussion after the election", it'd be a different story. In her hubris, she thought she was outsmarting Kendall.

Now she has little choice but to help Matsson take down Waystar. She may claim she's doing it because she cares about democracy, is worried about Mencken etc, but really it's the only way she can now hold on to any kind of power; help Matsson buy Waystar and hope she's done enough for Matsson that she'll be in a position of power within the company.

Incredible performances at the funeral. Roman was amazing, but definite shoutouts to Kendall and Shiv too.

Insane to think next week's episode is the series finale. Can't see anyone other than Kendall winning at this stage, it seems set up for him to outplay Shiv. How, or what happens to Shiv & Roman, I have no idea.

Outstanding episode. Culkin's performance was something else but they all stepped up this week. Loved the cuts to Karl during the funeral though 😂

I've no idea how this will end. Ken clearly won't win because it seems setup that he will. Shiv equally hasn't a chance. Rome.. Well he ruined any chance after his break down.

I actually think the theories could be true and that Greg could be named the new CEO - easily controlled by both sides (Mattson and Menchken)

One other bit I loved actually was Kerry and Marcia burying the hatchet so to speak with some unexpected help from Caroline.

Great scene.

The dead waiter is going to bring Kendall down.

I think Shiv regretted letting Tom sleep over, I think she thought she got played, emotionally manipulated.

It is Ken’s destiny to win. He is the strongest.

'Logan is boxed up and ready for delivery'.

He's forlorn attempt at stopping Ewan from getting onto the pulpit was hilarious. 'Should I take him out by the legs?'.

As people mentioned earlier, the acting during the funeral was outstanding. Really felt for Roman as I just know I'd probably be the same in that scenario (hopefully years away still).

Was I the only expecting a sort of January 12 situation in the church with the president present? They sort of hinted at unrest in the lead up with windows being bordered up and Kendall's wife going upstate. I know they showed the protestors at the end too, but thought something massive was going to happen.

I'm leaning towards Matsson and Tom as the American CEO

I don't think Tom played Shiv, I think they both realise they are bad for each other- but can't see any alternative to being with each other. I think Tom will be new CEO even though Matsson didnt seem overally impressed with him but even then I think Tom and Shiv will get back together.

I'm guessing they wont do a timejump at end of finale as the actress who plays Shiv is still pregnant.

Listening to an interview with him and he said he was suffering from long Covid and was struggling with his memory and wasn’t sure if he was going to be able to remember his lines.

This season has been full of amazing performances.. but Kieran Culkin in particular this episode was fantastic!

Too many episodes for Emmy consideration this season really.

Culkin, Strong, Snook and McFadyen all deserve Emmys for standout performances across the season tbf!

"I am the droid you seek"

'Stockholm Syndrome with a touch of China Syndrome'

'You wouldn't dare miss my father's funeral if he was alive'

Every episode throws up a few killers.

BCS was OK, but very self-indulgent at times. The Sopranos I need to rewatch as I didn't get the hype the first time around.

For me this is up there with The Shield (best cop drama ever) and House of Cards (with the exception of the awful final season).

Anyway.... I've watched various YouTube reviews and predictions since and I've still no idea who's going to come out on top. A lot seem to think Ken will do it and bring his arc full circle but as I said above, I just can't see it. It's probably the most satisfying conclusion but it's too obvious and I can't see the writers going that way.