Author Topic: HBO/Sky Atlantic - Succession (Read 44262 times)

ShrewKop · « **Reply #280 on:** March 22, 2023, 11:06:19 pm »

Succession season 4 getting very good critic reviews. We just have season 3 left to binge before Sunday, very excited to see what backstabbing happens in this last season!

GreatEx · « **Reply #281 on:** March 23, 2023, 03:55:50 am »

Pumped for this, and for Barry in April. Hope neither of them fuck up the ending like The Last of Us.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #282 on:** March 27, 2023, 08:07:00 am »

Back with a fucking bang.

Sides taken. Some potentially playing multiple roles.

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #283 on:** March 27, 2023, 11:53:01 am »

Ah, it's so good. That dialogue!

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Interesting dynamic with the kids united - finally - and Logan losing. Albeit, I imagine their victory will be short lived and the cracks will start appearing soon.

Brutally sad scene at the end with Shiv and Tom, it's so brilliant how the writers make you care for what are broadly despicable people.

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iamnant · « **Reply #284 on:** March 27, 2023, 05:11:28 pm »

Back with an absolute bang, what a show and what an opening episode.

Agree with BD above, how they manage to make you empathise with absolute c*nts. Superb writing and directing.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #285 on:** March 27, 2023, 09:53:46 pm »

Roman is great.

Greg talking about the 1% vote with Connor was quality.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #286 on:** March 27, 2023, 10:12:01 pm »

Watched it… realised I couldn’t get interested in yet another takeover drama ….

A step too far maybe?

ljycb · « **Reply #287 on:** March 27, 2023, 10:23:33 pm »

Quote from: TepidT2O on March 27, 2023, 10:12:01 pm

Watched it… realised I couldn’t get interested in yet another takeover drama ….

A step too far maybe?

I get you, but I suppose this was always going to be the show from the early parts of the first season when Kendall brought in Stewie (and therefore Sandy).

Joseph-Immanuel Queen · « **Reply #288 on:** March 27, 2023, 11:14:45 pm »

Any cricket fans in here? Was that a not-too-subtle dig at the stupidity of The Hundred? Even seemed like the same font!

bradders1011 · « **Reply #289 on:** March 27, 2023, 11:47:24 pm »

Quote from: Joseph-Immanuel Queen on March 27, 2023, 11:14:45 pm

Any cricket fans in here? Was that a not-too-subtle dig at the stupidity of The Hundred? Even seemed like the same font!

I truly hope so.

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You made a sex tape for Logan.

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ljycb · « **Reply #290 on:** March 28, 2023, 12:17:04 am »

The writing is some of my favourite in anything ever.

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”Why? Because she’s brought a ludicrously capacious bag. What’s even in there, huh? Flat shoes for the subway? Her lunch pail? I mean, Greg, it’s monstrous. It’s gargantuan. You could take it camping. You could slide it across the floor after a bank job.”

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Ray K · « **Reply #291 on:** March 28, 2023, 11:43:52 am »

Quote from: Joseph-Immanuel Queen on March 27, 2023, 11:14:45 pm

Any cricket fans in here? Was that a not-too-subtle dig at the stupidity of The Hundred? Even seemed like the same font!

The Hundred is “Substack meets Masterclass meets The Economist meets The New Yorker”. Never change, Kendall.

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Snook and Macfadyen are so goddamn good as Shiv and Tom. That last scene, telling each other everything and absolutely nothing. I think Shiv married Tom because she wanted to be in complete control and thought Tom would never cheat on her. And Tom cheated on her with Logan, in a manner of speaking. And it absolutely kills her.

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afc tukrish · « **Reply #292 on:** March 28, 2023, 11:57:07 am »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on March 27, 2023, 09:53:46 pm

Roman is great.

Greg talking about the 1% vote with Connor was quality.

Connor and Willa are headed for their own tragic fall, Justine Lupe doing a good job at painting Willa as surreally detached from most things Con in the opening episode...

ShrewKop · « **Reply #293 on:** March 28, 2023, 04:21:06 pm »

Uh huh

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #294 on:** March 29, 2023, 07:01:12 pm »

Behind most of you, while it's not "the best" I'd certainly describe it as possibly one of the most entertaining shows I've ever watched.

The only think that would elevate it would be Jeremy and Super Hans showing up

Dench57 · « **Reply #295 on:** March 29, 2023, 11:00:46 pm »

Quote from: ljycb on March 28, 2023, 12:17:04 am

The writing is some of my favourite in anything ever.

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”Why? Because she’s brought a ludicrously capacious bag. What’s even in there, huh? Flat shoes for the subway? Her lunch pail? I mean, Greg, it’s monstrous. It’s gargantuan. You could take it camping. You could slide it across the floor after a bank job.”
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Final line cracked me up! I could watch Tom ripping the piss out of Greg straight for an hour, the interaction between those 2 is my favourite part of the show. Matthew Macfadyen is so good.

Red Viper · « **Reply #296 on:** March 30, 2023, 12:14:54 pm »

This is the only show I can remember that doesn't have pointless filler episodes. Pretty much every week is an absolute banger.

Most shows would start off with a slow pace setting episode to catch up with everyone but not Succession. Nope, straight back into it with a bang.

Highlight of this week for me and it's not even close

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"Did you rummage to fruition?"

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iamnant · « **Reply #297 on:** March 30, 2023, 01:32:55 pm »

Quote from: Dench57 on March 29, 2023, 11:00:46 pm

Final line cracked me up! I could watch Tom ripping the piss out of Greg straight for an hour, the interaction between those 2 is my favourite part of the show. Matthew Macfadyen is so good.

He's incredible. Absolutely incredible. Tom and Greg's interactions are my highlight as well. Nicholas Braun is a hugely underrated actor in this show. He nails it.

Qston · « **Reply #298 on:** March 30, 2023, 01:42:25 pm »

Quote from: iamnant on March 30, 2023, 01:32:55 pm

He's incredible. Absolutely incredible. Tom and Greg's interactions are my highlight as well. Nicholas Braun is a hugely underrated actor in this show. He nails it.

Same here. I love the way he says "Gregory" in that slightly sinister I am stalking you way. You never quite know with those 2 whether there is a genuine friendship and liking for each other.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #299 on:** March 30, 2023, 06:11:47 pm »

Quote from: Dench57 on March 29, 2023, 11:00:46 pm

Final line cracked me up! I could watch Tom ripping the piss out of Greg straight for an hour, the interaction between those 2 is my favourite part of the show. Matthew Macfadyen is so good.

Disgusting Brothers

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #300 on:** March 30, 2023, 06:12:50 pm »

Quote from: afc turkish on March 28, 2023, 11:57:07 am

Connor and Willa are headed for their own tragic fall, Justine Lupe doing a good job at painting Willa as surreally detached from most things Con in the opening episode...

Yeah Willa will leave him before season ends surely.

bradders1011 · « **Reply #301 on:** March 30, 2023, 08:44:13 pm »

Episode 3 is titled "Connor's Wedding"

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #302 on:** March 30, 2023, 09:37:50 pm »

Quote from: ljycb on March 28, 2023, 12:17:04 am

The writing is some of my favourite in anything ever.

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”Why? Because she’s brought a ludicrously capacious bag. What’s even in there, huh? Flat shoes for the subway? Her lunch pail? I mean, Greg, it’s monstrous. It’s gargantuan. You could take it camping. You could slide it across the floor after a bank job.”
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Ludicrously capacious.

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https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/mar/30/succession-burberry-bag-bridget

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ljycb · « **Reply #303 on:** March 30, 2023, 11:31:06 pm »

Quote from: BarryCrocker on March 30, 2023, 09:37:50 pm

Ludicrously capacious.
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https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/mar/30/succession-burberry-bag-bridget
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Oh wow. More than just a very funny and well delivered line it seems!

Tonyh8su · « **Reply #304 on:** March 31, 2023, 02:01:02 am »

Quote from: ljycb on March 30, 2023, 11:31:06 pm

Oh wow. More than just a very funny and well delivered line it seems!

Isn't it an Oscar Wilde line as well? Or somebody of that ilk.

IgorBobbins · « **Reply #305 on:** March 31, 2023, 02:23:44 pm »

Just re-watched the episode. For me, it (and the series as a whole) is as close to tv perfection as you can get. Fantastic script, brilliantly realised characters, incredibly acted. So, so good. I missed so many small throwaway lines and details the first time, so I’ll definitely be watching every episode at least twice.

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Can someone enlighten me about the “disgusting brothers” origin / plot thread?

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Brian Blessed · « **Reply #306 on:** April 3, 2023, 05:22:07 am »

Quote from: bradders1011 on March 30, 2023, 08:44:13 pm

Episode 3 is titled "Connor's Wedding"

50/50 on if it goes through or combusts that particular relationship.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #307 on:** April 3, 2023, 11:04:18 am »

Greg - Terrifyingly moseying.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #308 on:** April 4, 2023, 09:01:22 am »

The Santa line was brilliant

kaesarsosei · « **Reply #309 on:** April 4, 2023, 10:20:23 am »

I think S4E2 was the best episode of the entire series. It had everything - barnstorming performance by Logan at ATN, hilarity with the Kerrie video and Hugo, awful cringe from Greg, plus the usual backstabbing and some amazing one-lines. I was genuinely tense watching the scene with Logan and the children at the karaoke.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #310 on:** April 4, 2023, 10:23:22 am »

Quote from: kaesarsosei on April 4, 2023, 10:20:23 am

I think S4E2 was the best episode of the entire series. It had everything - barnstorming performance by Logan at ATN, hilarity with the Kerrie video and Hugo, awful cringe from Greg, plus the usual backstabbing and some amazing one-lines. I was genuinely tense watching the scene with Logan and the children at the karaoke.

I felt sorry for Connor at the Karaoke (not because of his singing).

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #311 on:** April 4, 2023, 11:23:32 am »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on April 4, 2023, 09:01:22 am

The Santa line was brilliant

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Greg - So, he's still just kind of walking around, but with the slight sense he might kill someone. It's like Jaws. If, if everyone in Jaws worked for Jaws.

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Ray K · « **Reply #312 on:** April 4, 2023, 03:13:37 pm »

Just when I thought none of the siblings could match Roman in the funny stakes, Connor unleashes Leonard Cohen on karaoke. Magnificent from Alan Ruck.

The wedding next week might match the Red Wedding in terms of its awfulness for the attendees.

LiverLuke · « **Reply #313 on:** April 4, 2023, 04:36:20 pm »

that was an incredible episode. Such a good show.

Hedley Lamarr · « **Reply #314 on:** April 4, 2023, 05:05:27 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on April 4, 2023, 03:13:37 pm

Just when I thought none of the siblings could match Roman in the funny stakes, Connor unleashes Leonard Cohen on karaoke. Magnificent from Alan Ruck.

The wedding next week might match the Red Wedding in terms of its awfulness for the attendees.

It was as sad as it was funny. Hall of fame level show going out on it's own terms.

S · « **Reply #315 on:** April 4, 2023, 05:39:32 pm »

Brilliant episode. Connor singing Leonard Cohen at karaoke after Willa left is one of the best ever scenes.

This is the right time to end it though. The constant back and forth over selling the company is already a little tired. I’m enjoying this much more than the last series so far.

iamnant · « **Reply #316 on:** April 4, 2023, 08:35:19 pm »

It's just so good having such a good series back on TV. The writing is incredible and the acting superb.

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I was screaming at the kids to stop buying all this bullshit from their Dad but of course Roman laps it up as all he craves is his love and acceptance that he's a "good boy".

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bradders1011 · « **Reply #317 on:** April 5, 2023, 12:03:14 am »

Alan Ruck is outstanding.

bradders1011 · « **Reply #318 on:** April 5, 2023, 12:06:21 am »

"Sog factor"

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #319 on:** April 5, 2023, 08:37:51 am »

Quote from: BarryCrocker on April 4, 2023, 11:23:32 am

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Greg - So, he's still just kind of walking around, but with the slight sense he might kill someone. It's like Jaws. If, if everyone in Jaws worked for Jaws.
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Even better

Greg smashed that episode.