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entertainment2 years ago

Sarah Snook Reveals Emotional Reaction to 'Succession' Finale

Sarah Snook, who plays Shiv Roy on the hit HBO series Succession, explained that her character voted against her brother Kendall in the series finale because she was triggered by seeing him put his feet up on their late father's desk. Snook believes Shiv's decision was a pure instinct and a response to the ongoing sibling rivalry. She also discussed the potential challenges Shiv may face in the future, including postpartum depression and a difficult next 12 months. Snook revealed that she only learned about the show's ending when she read the script for the finale on her way to the table read.

entertainment2 years ago

'Succession' Finale: Terrifying Equality and a Walmart Tee

Succession creator Jesse Armstrong shared his thoughts on Shiv Roy's state of mind in the series finale, saying that she achieved "terrifying equality" with Tom and remains in play for the future. Armstrong also revealed his fear when Jeremy Strong improvised jumping into the river for a scene that didn't make the cut. The finale drew a series high of 2.9M viewers across Max and linear telecasts.

entertainment2 years ago

The aftermath of 'Succession': Creator and cast discuss finale and future seasons.

Jesse Armstrong, the creator of the TV series 'Succession', has revealed what happens to the characters post-finale. Roman ends up where he started, Shiv is in a frozen emotionally barren place, and Kendall's life will always be marked by the central event of the show. Armstrong said that the Roys' stories will carry on, but the show loses interest in them because they've lost what they wanted, which was to succeed.

entertainment2 years ago

'Succession' Series Finale Review: Long Live The Royalty

In the series finale of HBO's "Succession," Shiv's husband Tom Wambsgans becomes the new CEO of Waystar Royco after Swedish tech bro Lukas Matsson changes his mind about naming Shiv as CEO. The Waystar board approves the sale to GoJo in a tense 7-6 vote, with Shiv being the deciding vote. Kendall's biggest secret does not come out, but he lies about it to Shiv and Roman. The presidential election remains unresolved, and the Roy siblings are still on speaking terms. Cousin Greg ends up being a major player, and Shiv and Tom are still in physical contact but not really holding hands. Kendall ends the episode staring blankly at the water.

television2 years ago

"Succession" Season 4 Episode 6 Recap and Interviews.

In the latest episode of Succession, Kendall Roy delivers a climactic speech at Waystar's Investors Day, attempting to turn it into his own personal grief counseling session. Despite being outright lying about how lucrative Waystar's glorified retirement facilities will be, Kendall manages to grab people's attention with his profound capacity to express pain and vulnerability. Meanwhile, Roman channels the "Fuck off!" parts of Logan almost exclusively, while Shiv embodies the Logan Roy Paradox.

entertainment2 years ago

The Intense Relationship Dynamics of Shiv and Tom in Succession Season 4.

Shiv Roy's behavior in the latest episodes of Succession has been unpredictable, as she deals with her secret pregnancy, her father's death, and her brothers' attempts to push her out of power. She's flirting with Lukas Matsson while hooking up with her soon-to-be ex-husband Tom, and holding glasses of alcohol to keep up appearances. It's unclear what Shiv wants beyond maintaining power, and whether she actually wants the baby. Her erratic dealings with Matsson could come back to bite her, and it remains to be seen if she can girlboss her way out of sorrow.

television2 years ago

Decoding Succession Season 4: Power, Tricks, and Frozen Blood.

The Ringer's weekly power rankings for Succession's fourth season sees Lukas Matsson, the Swedish tech genius, take the top spot after outmaneuvering the Roy siblings and securing the ATN carve-out. Shiv Roy gains Matsson's ear and forms an alliance with him, while Gerri Kellman delivers the best speech of the episode. Kendall Roy struggles with his newfound power and ultimately loses control to Matsson, while Connor Roy messes up by texting a picture of Logan's dead body to Roman. Frank and Karl celebrate their victory over the Vikings.

entertainment2 years ago

"Succession Season 4: A Recap and Preview of Episodes 5 and 6"

Alexander Skarsgård's tech mogul character finally makes his move in season four of Succession, unleashing his predatory instincts on the Roy siblings. Shiv manages to forge a backdoor with Waystar Royco's new owner, while Kendall and Roman spiral in complementary fashions. The emotional damage of their unprocessed grief is starting to take its toll, and the future looks bleak as Waystar Royco is all but sold.

entertainment2 years ago

The Intriguing Developments in Succession Season 4.

The latest episode of Succession revealed that Shiv Roy is pregnant, but the timing couldn't be worse for her. The pregnancy raises questions about the father, the timeline, and the plotline for the show's only female main character. While it's confirmed that Tom is the father, the pregnancy feels cliché and out of character for Shiv. The mid-season trailer hints at potential complications, but it remains to be seen how the pregnancy will play out in the remaining episodes.

television2 years ago

Ranking the Power Dynamics and Character Arcs in Succession Season 4.

The power struggle continues in the wake of Logan Roy's death on Succession. Kendall emerges as the new leader, blackmailing Hugo to run with the "bad dad stuff," while Shiv is left sidelined and literally stumbling with the revelation that she's four to five months pregnant. Roman is co-CEO but may just be window-dressing, and Connor's sympathy vote and new bride keep him in the game. Meanwhile, Greg and Tom continue to make clumsy attempts to hold onto power, and Marcia maintains her tight grasp on Logan's personal affairs.

entertainment2 years ago

Unpacking Shiv's Brilliantly Foreshadowed Big News in 'Succession' Season 4.

In the latest episode of HBO's Succession, it was revealed that Shiv Roy, played by Sarah Snook, is pregnant. Snook, who is also pregnant in real life, explained that Shiv's muted reaction to the news is due to her complicated feelings about becoming a mother. Shiv keeps the news to herself as the Roy siblings continue to play a game of Waystar Royco successor chess following the death of their father, Logan Roy. Snook also discussed Shiv's relationship with her father and her future as a businesswoman.

television2 years ago

Analyzing the Latest Episodes of 'Succession'

In episode 4 of "Succession," the Waystar board votes for Ken and Rome to step up as COOs, leaving Shiv behind. The primary argument for their ascension was an 8.5-by-11 sheet of paper written and annotated by Logan at indeterminate times and previously shown to no one. The episode also features brutal insults, Cousin Greg's struggle, and the Roy family's power struggle amidst a pending sale to GoJo.

entertainment2 years ago

Unpacking the Latest Episode of 'Succession': Marcia's Return and Shiv's Secret

Succession season 4, episode 4 sees the return of Marcia Roy, Logan's third wife, who has consistently been one of the most cunning and powerful characters on the show. As Logan's closest confidant, Marcia is one of the only people who've known all along that Kendall accidentally killed that cater waiter. With Kendall in charge now, it's yet to be seen how she'll leverage her knowledge about his deepest, darkest secret.

television2 years ago

"Insights and Revelations in Succession Season 4 Episode 2"

In the latest episode of "Succession," Logan crashes a karaoke party and proclaims his vision for ATN, wanting his team to not just report the news but to make it. He faces a showdown with Kendall and Shiv, who want him to acknowledge his biggest sins. Roman, on the other hand, has been texting his father for weeks and drops by his home to get roped into the big GoJo plan. The Roys' contempt oozes, and it stinks.

television2 years ago

"Insights and Revelations in Succession Season 4 Episode 2"

In the latest episode of "Succession," Logan crashes a karaoke party and proclaims his vision for ATN, wanting his team to not just report the news but to make it. He faces a showdown with Kendall and Shiv, who want him to acknowledge his biggest sins. Roman, on the other hand, has been texting his father for weeks and drops by his home to get roped into the big GoJo plan. The Roys' contempt oozes, and it stinks.