Succession: Get Ready for Season 4 By Remembering Season 3
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March 26th marks the arrival of the fourth and final season of Succession, kicking off the beginning of the end of the Roy family power struggle. Despite what you might have read regarding inter-cast disputes or HBO’s financial woes, creator Jesse Armstrong say it was his decision, arguing the story had come to its natural conclusion.
With more wit than most comedies and a more engaging plot than most dramas, the show has grown to be one of the most revered series on air since its 2018 debut. Revolving around siblings Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Siobhan (Sarah Snook), Roman (Kieran Culkin), and Connor Roy (Alan Ruck) as they scramble to take control of the multi-billion dollar family business from their father, Logan (Brian Cox), the first three seasons feature more doomed alliances and backstabs than the entirety of Survivor.
The ensemble cast is capped off with Siobbahn’s husband Tom (Matthew Macfadyen) and the lovable cousin Greg (Nicholas Braun), who each have their own goals while navigating the Roy family’s conflict. And all that barely covers one room of the 150-foot yacht that is Succession. A lot has happened leading up to this conclusion, so before Succession Season 4 arrives, here’s a quick refresher on where everyone’s at.
Logan Roy (Brian Cox)
Succession (HBO)
Logan Roy, the puppet master of the family, looks to be in a pretty good position heading into Succession Season 4. After spending years pitting his children against each other, beating health concerns, and teasing retirement only to extend his tenure multiple times, Logan has finally sold the company – and cut the kids out while doing so.
As he primed to sell Waystar Royco to the young billionaire Matsson at the end of Season 3, he was tipped off by a certain Tomlette about his kids’ plan to use their shares (which they received from Logan’s divorce settlement with their mom) to block the sale. In typical Logan fashion, he recognizes it’s nothing a classic quid pro quo business deal can’t alleviate. Before Kendall, Siobhan, and Roman even have a chance to confront him, he’s renegotiated the terms of his divorce, robbing the trio of their shares and, importantly, their power.
By the looks of it, he’s on top. And really, that’s business as usual. Even when Logan is at his lowest, when it seems like someone might be able to slay the king, he finds a way to prevail. As we enter the final chapter, he’s five steps ahead.
Historical trends would suggest that Logan once again gets what he wants, and the previews of the upcoming episodes seem to hint at such. He’s being painted as an even bigger boogie man than he was in the past, all-knowing and impossible to kill. But will he ultimately get his comeuppance? One can hope, but when his competition is the rest of his family, it’s easier to root for his downfall than it is for someone else to win.
Kendall Roy (Jeremy Strong)
Succession (HBO)
There’s an argument that Kendall has been kicked around the most out of any of the Roy siblings. He got snubbed in Season 1, blackmailed in Season 2, and had his whole family against him in Season 3. Just as Logan can’t lose, Kendall can’t win.
Heading into the new season, Kendall has finally united the kids against their father and seems to have taken the de facto leadership spot on the Logan resistance team, a fact that will undoubtedly annoy Shiobhan and Roman. Will he be able to keep the gang focused on taking down Logan? Probably not. (Definitely not.)
Kendall’s fate is the most uncertain in the show. He’s the most egotistical of the bunch while simultaneously carrying the most shame. Last season saw him fully break down, at one point even seemingly attempting to take his own life. We have a feeling that regardless of the outcome, happiness is bound to escape Kendall.
Siobhan Roy (Sarah Snook)
Succession (HBO)
Siobhan (or “Shiv”), the once reluctant family outcast who jumped into the rat race at the first trace of power, has always struggled to find her footing. The sole daughter of the family, she’s often built up only to be knocked back down by her dad – not to mention her unhealthy marriage to Tom, which has been on the brink of blowing up since Season 2.
Now united with her brothers, we’re cautiously confident she is fully anti-Logan. He’s simply screwed her over one too many times for her to let herself fall for his silver tongue yet again.
As for her relationship with Tom, it’s safe to assume that it’s on its last legs. Tom, in particular, has been unhappy for a while, and she finished off the season by telling him point-blank that she doesn’t love him (well, she loves him, she just doesn’t love him). For her part, the Season 3 finale implies that she’s clued into the fact that Tom has been team Logan all along, which to her is a transgression worse than adultery.
Roman Roy (Kieran Culkin)
Succession (HBO)
Roman is a little bit of a mess. He’s currently dealing with a kinky, largely inappropriate relationship with Gerri (J. Smith-Cameron), the fallout of accidentally sending a dick pic to his dad, and the trauma of going through a hostage situation in a foreign country. He’s always been the most outwardly eccentric of the Roys, and his smartmouth is sure to continue to bury him.
He’s also often the quickest to run back to daddy, and the Season 4 trailer hints at Roman falling into familiar patterns. Since the first season, he’s been attempting to compensate for his own feelings of inadequacy, gaming any possible leverage and buying everything that comes out of Logan’s mouth.
It’s inevitable that he rejoins team Logan. How long will that last, though? For as long as it is beneficial for Logan and not a moment longer. Count on him getting blindsided by L-to-the-OG at least one more time.
Connor Roy (Alan Ruck)
Succession (HBO)
Connor usually takes a back seat to the highest points of drama, taking pride in the fact that he has no interest in nabbing the position of CEO. He’s often quite vocal about voting with the majority, so he can instead worry more about his girlfriend, doomsday prepping, and his political aspirations.
Speaking of Connor’s political aspirations, Season 3 finally saw him get serious about his presidential run. He’s a dark horse heading into Season 4, but bet whatever you have on his campaign taking up even more screen time this time around.
Connor’s fate is less life-and-death than his siblings — he’s not in the running for CEO and he intends to keep it that way. Instead, the main question heading into this season is how successful he will be in the polls. Likely, not very. But many have said that before, and the temptation for political satire might prove to be just too enticing for the writers to ignore.
Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen)
Succession (HBO)
Now officially married into this shit-show family, Tom is slightly (emphasis on the slightly) less insufferably pompous than the rest of the Roys. He brings enough mid-western charm and goofiness to allow him to come off as a tad more human than many of the show’s personalities. Not to mention the way Shiv mistreats him, which only further increases his potential for empathy.
Perhaps as a subtle retaliation against his wife – or simply as a smartly selfish move – Tom has remained loyal to Logan even as the kids have broken away: He tipped Logan off about the pending coup and seems to be slowly but steadily rising through the ranks of Waystar-Royco. That strategy may pay off.
For his own sake, let’s hope that he and Shiv call it quits. Barring any major catastrophes, he’ll likely keep playing both sides, with his ultimate allegiance lying with Logan and the Waystar-Royco establishment. In the end, it’s just as feasible that he’ll walk away from it all… or somehow end up on top.
Greg (Nicholas Braun)
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Having now fully embraced his inner Roy, Greg continues to claw his way up through the company. Perhaps out of everyone, he’s the quickest to act in his own self-interest, caring little for the meta-game that plagues the minds of his cousins. He’s been broke before, and now that he has had a taste of the good life, he’s not about to make any risky moves.
As the show progresses, his unfeeling nature has only heightened. From considering suing a charity to deciding between girls the same way he decides between job offers (can Comfrey from Kendall’s team or a member of the Luxembourg royal family best help his advancement?), he’s fully in the mindset of self-preservation and elevating his status. Will it blow up on him?
All respect to Cousin Greg, but it’s almost certain he’ll continue to play the role of pawn throughout the final season: While he has accrued newfound wealth and confidence, he remains at the bottom of the family’s totem pole, even struggling to stand up to Tom. But, hey, who knows? Maybe Succession will go full Game of Thrones and make him the final CEO of the company. Greg the Broken: Waystar Royco Chief Executive Officer.
Succession returns for its fourth and final season Sunday, March 26th on HBO and HBO Max.
Succession: Get Ready for Season 4 By Remembering Season 3
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