Succession

Dallas for a demanding pig...um, viewer. On the top floors of skyscrapers, the rich stab corporate daggers into each other's backs, using intrigue, lies, not giving a f*ck about the poor, they smile but in fact they are interested only in plots and intrigues. And it's great, if you like a pragmatically cynical, depersonalized style, where there´s not a sign of a nice character. Unfortunately, it is brought down by Greg's character, which is the worst-written and acter character even when supported by successful quality TV. It is clear what the series' creators are trying to do, but this is as if they put Jar Jar Binks in the original trilogy. It's almost unbelievable that, given the amount of talent behind the typewriters and in front of (and behind) the camera, no one made Nicholas “Goofy" Braun have a single scene where he didn't seem to be trying to understand the elusive concept of “acting". Otherwise, it can only be praised, because the performances of the others (especially the Cox-Strong-Snook trio) are so brilliant that there are no drawbacks worth mentioning, even considering the rather slower opening and the striking fact that although the first season does not have weaker episodes, it would undoubtedly be possible to make a mini-series out of the Succession without losing anything essential for the characters/plot/intrigue. However, as soon as it settles down, there is an influx of intrigue, pragmatism, cynicism, personal grudges, ambitions and “family love". What's not to love? I mean, except for Jar Jar. | S1: 4/5 | (05.08.2020)

I can't help but love a show that keeps me hooked for four seasons, despite feeling like wading through a swamp of mud, slaughterhouse remnants, and corrosive waste, without veering into unnecessary sentimentality or melodrama. It was the kind of show that had me torn between disgust and perverted joy. Even though there were moments when my brain felt like it was about to throw up, perverted joy still won. Despite the flawed and complex nature of the characters, I never found a favorite among them throughout the entire series. However, that didn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying the tumultuous lives of the dysfunctional Roy family. / Lesson learned: I wonder how people who lose their jobs and are left with only a few billion dollars in their pockets manage to get by. (06.10.2023)

Like Game of Thrones or Yellowstone, Succession manages to create a unique, self-contained world with its own rules and ecosystem. Moreover, this is complemented by masterfully written, tangible, physical, fragile and strong characters full of different moods, conflicting attitudes, great interactions and moving ideologies. How deep and far the creators went in the psychology of each character and their anchoring in the imitation of the modern-day corporate high-profile world is quite impressive and a unique feat. It's been a fantastic ride, without exception all four seasons have been good, but I'm inclined to think not to add any more. For one thing, it's not really helped by some of the shocking twists in the last season, and secondly there's been enough of the negative stuff already. That is, unlike the series mentioned above, where you could find your favorite good and bad characters, Succession has a completely unique position in that NO character here is like or worthy of any kind of cheering. And watching 40 episodes of a battle of spineless turds can be too much of a mouthful at times, even for a jaded viewer. (20.04.2024)