Author Topic: HBO/Sky Atlantic - Succession (Read 44261 times)

aggerdid · « **on:** October 9, 2020, 06:27:20 am »

2 series in. Love it. Writer of channel 4s peep show

Indomitable_Carp · « **Reply #1 on:** October 9, 2020, 07:33:43 am »

Had no idea it was the writer of Peep Show. But it´s a great show. Darkly funny. And it manages to get you invested in characters that are objectively horrible and that you despise. And it also seems very well researched in terms of what it is the superwealthy actually get up to. Fascinating and disgusting in equal measure. Which all makes for great telly with some good twists.

Pretty damning indictment of the worlds megarich all in al (especially of the media baron variety)

ConqueredAllOfEurope · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2020, 03:00:55 am »

Literally just finished watching the last episode of season 2. I love this show.

Quote from: Indomitable_Carp on October 9, 2020, 07:33:43 am

Had no idea it was the writer of Peep Show. But it´s a great show. Darkly funny. And it manages to get you invested in characters that are objectively horrible and that you despise. And it also seems very well researched in terms of what it is the superwealthy actually get up to. Fascinating and disgusting in equal measure. Which all makes for great telly with some good twists.

Pretty damning indictment of the worlds megarich all in al (especially of the media baron variety)

100% agree with bolded bit. Have to say though, anytime Tom and Greg appear on the screen, I can't help but have a grin on my face or just laugh.

Redcap · « **Reply #3 on:** October 14, 2020, 03:13:43 am »

It's the best show on TV. Really hope they'll get to shoot the next season before too much longer.

emergency exit · « **Reply #4 on:** October 14, 2020, 10:33:04 am »

For some reason this show seems to have been flying under the radar a bit, at least on this side of the Atlantic.

But it is genius, especially the second series. The writing is right up there with Breaking Bad and The Sopranos, in my opinion. I was happy to see Succession sweeping this year's Emmys.

Series 3 cannot come soon enough!

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #5 on:** October 14, 2020, 10:44:19 am »

The show in one gif.

Redcap · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2020, 02:45:37 am »

Quote from: emergency exit on October 14, 2020, 10:33:04 am

For some reason this show seems to have been flying under the radar a bit, at least on this side of the Atlantic.

But it is genius, especially the second series. The writing is right up there with Breaking Bad and The Sopranos, in my opinion. I was happy to see Succession sweeping this year's Emmys.

Series 3 cannot come soon enough!

Agree on all accounts.

I think this is the one show going right now that has the potential to be mentioned alongside the very best.

bradders1011 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2020, 09:22:14 am »

Tom is egregious, but

Spoiler

the beach scene at the end of S2 with Shiv is heartcrushing. How can you feel such pity and briefly, as a man, support for someone who uses people as footstools?

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iamnant · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2020, 09:30:23 pm »

Absolutely genius show, from start to finish. Superb script, characters, plot, scenery and pace. The crash zooms and the incessant handheld camerawork are annoying as hell, but that's the only grip I'd have.

Season 3 filming has been delayed because of the obvious.

emergency exit · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2020, 08:06:02 am »

BOAR ON THE FLOOR! BOAR ON THE FLOOR!

(Sometimes I had to rewind scenes because I could not believe what was going on.)

Ray K · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2020, 11:51:20 am »

Quote from: ConqueredAllOfEurope on October 10, 2020, 03:00:55 am

Literally just finished watching the last episode of season 2. I love this show.

100% agree with bolded bit. Have to say though, anytime Tom and Greg appear on the screen, I can't help but have a grin on my face or just laugh.

emergency exit · « **Reply #11 on:** November 9, 2020, 08:12:59 am »

Good news:

Series 3 starts filming this month in New York according to the Roy family's favourite sibling Alan Ruck.

Per Screenrant:

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Alan Ruck, who plays Connor Roy, the eldest son and black sheep of the Roy family, told People TV that shooting on Succession season 3 is set to begin in New York around the middle of this month. Production was supposed to start in April but was delayed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In August, series creator Jesse Armstrong said he hoped to start filming before Christmas this year, though he never gave a specific date. If the mid-November start date holds true, fans should hopefully expect to have new episodes by fall 2021.

LallanaInPyjamas · « **Reply #12 on:** November 9, 2020, 04:27:28 pm »

Get in!

CraigDS · « **Reply #13 on:** November 9, 2020, 04:29:13 pm »

Excellent. We've just watched the first two series again back to back. Enjoyed it just as much which is always a good sign of an excellent show.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #14 on:** November 9, 2020, 05:12:49 pm »

Fantastic news. One of HBO's finest shows.

S · « **Reply #15 on:** November 10, 2020, 01:34:37 pm »

Greg is chopping it up.

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2020, 04:47:07 pm »

YES!

Great news!

iamnant · « **Reply #17 on:** November 11, 2020, 04:04:45 pm »

Brilliant news. Now to try and patiently wait for it's release...

Fitzy. · « **Reply #18 on:** November 12, 2020, 12:29:34 pm »

Good news - big fan of this.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #19 on:** July 6, 2021, 07:18:03 pm »

https://twitter.com/succession/status/1412471414716653580?s=19

Livbes · « **Reply #20 on:** July 6, 2021, 08:22:28 pm »

Quote from: sinnermichael on July 6, 2021, 07:18:03 pm

https://twitter.com/succession/status/1412471414716653580?s=19

Get the fuck in. Only started it last month. Both series done within a week, fantastic.

johnybarnes · « **Reply #21 on:** August 18, 2021, 07:21:17 pm »

Just finished both series, one of my favourite shows ever I'd say...love the mix of humour and machiavellian tactics.

Look forward to the 3rd series.

Ray K · « **Reply #22 on:** September 17, 2021, 04:53:31 pm »

Full fucking beast. October 17th/18th

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Livbes · « **Reply #23 on:** September 17, 2021, 05:24:53 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on September 17, 2021, 04:53:31 pm

Full fucking beast. October 17th/18th

Immense.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 17, 2021, 05:49:42 pm »

Planning on binging this season once all episodes are all out.

Had season 1 saved on the Sky Box for about 3 months before we got round to watching it, then did the same again with Season 2 days after that season finished.

So i'll be avoiding this thread again like the plague when season 3 is showing.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #25 on:** September 17, 2021, 06:11:04 pm »

Great news.

I'll rewatch 1 and 2 as an hors d'oeuvres.

Fitzy. · « **Reply #26 on:** September 23, 2021, 03:33:12 pm »

This thread is too short given how great this show is.

Hedley Lamarr · « **Reply #27 on:** September 23, 2021, 04:07:53 pm »

Quote from: Fitzy. on September 23, 2021, 03:33:12 pm

This thread is too short given how great this show is.

Yep, this show inhabits that rarefied air alongside The Wire, Deadwood and Twin Peaks as far as Im concerned, and yes, I know I never mentioned The Sopranos.

Commie Bobbie · « **Reply #28 on:** October 4, 2021, 05:01:45 pm »

Have taken the plunge and decided to use my last sick week before I (hopefully) get back in the office after 15 months away to get into this ahead of S3 - there's a definite The Thick Of It edge to it imo - which has surprised me a bit - until I remember its creator was behind Peep Show.

Excellent.

AndyInVA · « **Reply #29 on:** October 4, 2021, 07:09:50 pm »

Quote from: aggerdid on October 9, 2020, 06:27:20 am

2 series in. Love it. Writer of channel 4s peep show

I only found that out a couple of weeks ago on Adam Buxtons podcast.

Really want to watch it more now for the humour.

CraigDS · « **Reply #30 on:** October 4, 2021, 07:47:49 pm »

Rewatched the first series over the last few nights, and going to start the second this week. 3rd time watching and still as good as the first time.

scatman · « **Reply #31 on:** October 5, 2021, 12:17:01 pm »

Honestly this is one of the greatest shows ever, the acting and writing is phenomenal. I always watch that intro too, love it. Rooting for Kendall for some reason, can't really root for anyone from a moral point of view, which is why the show is so good, there's no hero.

Dench57 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 5, 2021, 01:06:05 pm »

Quote from: scatman on October 5, 2021, 12:17:01 pm

Rooting for Kendall for some reason, can't really root for anyone from a moral point of view, which is why the show is so good, there's no hero.

Yeah, same. Despite him...doing that thing, he's still somehow more likable than the others. Favourite character is probably Wambsgans, laugh out loud funny, so many great lines and superbly acted by Matthew MacFadyen. ""You can't make a Tomelette without breaking some Gregs"

Commie Bobbie · « **Reply #33 on:** October 5, 2021, 02:24:46 pm »

Up to the point in Season 2 where Greg drops the bomb on Wambsgans - the writing is just sensational. One of the very best I've watched.

Same as others, am proper rooting for Kendall - the others are just complete slime balls. Connor doing a eulogy at a funeral is pure Chris Morris vibes.

Roman is a complete c*nt though. A proper fucking c*nt.

afc tukrish · « **Reply #34 on:** October 5, 2021, 04:09:43 pm »

Quote from: Commie Bobbie on October 5, 2021, 02:24:46 pm

Up to the point in Season 2 where Greg drops the bomb on Wambsgans - the writing is just sensational. One of the very best I've watched.

Same as others, am proper rooting for Kendall - the others are just complete slime balls. Connor doing a eulogy at a funeral is pure Chris Morris vibes.

Roman is a complete c*nt though. A proper fucking c*nt.

The Roman/Gerri scenes are gloriously hilarious, catch-your-breath sideshows, perfectly timed bits of relief...

leinad · « **Reply #35 on:** October 6, 2021, 12:20:16 am »

I'm another one rooting for Kendall, hopefully he kills his Dad (metaphorically speaking)

iamnant · « **Reply #36 on:** October 6, 2021, 08:06:24 pm »

Quote from: scatman on October 5, 2021, 12:17:01 pm

Honestly this is one of the greatest shows ever, the acting and writing is phenomenal. I always watch that intro too, love it. Rooting for Kendall for some reason, can't really root for anyone from a moral point of view, which is why the show is so good, there's no hero.

It's superb isn't it. So excited for season 3!

Ray K · « **Reply #37 on:** October 15, 2021, 12:38:43 pm »

We've almost made it through our long national nightmare. Until then...

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Kenny's Jacket · « **Reply #38 on:** October 15, 2021, 02:46:23 pm »

Sorry if its been asked - Dont want to read the thread incase it has series 3 spoilers

how can I watch series 3 in UK?

Red Viper · « **Reply #39 on:** October 15, 2021, 02:59:59 pm »

Sky Atlantic