After a brilliant premiere to open Succession's second season, the drama continues to unfold in a manner which is far more engaging, emotionally and dramatically, than the first season.
This is a truly wonderful show, which only seems to be going up a gear with each passing episode. Again, much more focus on Kendall and also Shiv this time around. I've said this before and I will say it again, Jeremy Strong is the absolute star of this show. For a character who I really shouldn't want to succeed, he is easily the one who the audience may perhaps be able to resonate with. God, it is awful to see him in this state and I'm beginning to wonder if he will truly recover or if this is the beginning of a huge downfall arc.
Logan, who has flip-flopped back and forth, in my opinion, over the last two episodes, is back to being as loathsome and despicable as ever. This man truly is the devil. His empire and his remarkable fortune is to be admired, but this episode reinforces just how he got there. By being a bully, a puppeteer, a downright abuser to those close to him.
Shiv continues to infuriate me with her every movement. She is a wildly aggravating presence, who will hurt people, switch alliances and blame others around her for this behaviour at the click of a finger, usually for personal gain or out of complete spite. Her relationship with Tom may seem initially pure, but it is clear that there are elements of emotional abuse/manipulation involved, and I fear that he is too scared to leave or admit this.
The writing is as stellar as always and each episode seems to be as good as or better than the last. This is shaping up to be an all-timer season. A demanding watch, for sure, but a very enjoyable one. Onto the next.
This is a truly wonderful show, which only seems to be going up a gear with each passing episode. Again, much more focus on Kendall and also Shiv this time around. I've said this before and I will say it again, Jeremy Strong is the absolute star of this show. For a character who I really shouldn't want to succeed, he is easily the one who the audience may perhaps be able to resonate with. God, it is awful to see him in this state and I'm beginning to wonder if he will truly recover or if this is the beginning of a huge downfall arc.
Logan, who has flip-flopped back and forth, in my opinion, over the last two episodes, is back to being as loathsome and despicable as ever. This man truly is the devil. His empire and his remarkable fortune is to be admired, but this episode reinforces just how he got there. By being a bully, a puppeteer, a downright abuser to those close to him.
Shiv continues to infuriate me with her every movement. She is a wildly aggravating presence, who will hurt people, switch alliances and blame others around her for this behaviour at the click of a finger, usually for personal gain or out of complete spite. Her relationship with Tom may seem initially pure, but it is clear that there are elements of emotional abuse/manipulation involved, and I fear that he is too scared to leave or admit this.
The writing is as stellar as always and each episode seems to be as good as or better than the last. This is shaping up to be an all-timer season. A demanding watch, for sure, but a very enjoyable one. Onto the next.
