Succession, the series created by the English Jesse Armstrong, is one of the jewels that HBO Max holds in its catalog. Its quality and popularity are so great that it has been compared to the successful productions Game of Thrones and Chernobyl.
As if reasons for this recognition were not enough, its recent award at the Emmy 2022 has only confirmed that it is one of the most important shows of the century, making it an unmissable event if you are subscribed to the streaming platform.
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What is it about?
Inspired by the Murdoch empire, the story introduces us to the dysfunctional family of Logan Roy and his four children. They control one of the largest media and entertainment companies in the world.
The problems come when the question of who will be the successor of the patriarch arises, which starts a power struggle within the family. It is a kind of Shakespearean satire that has not left anyone who decided to give it a try indifferent.
The reasons for its success
- Smart dialogs that work on multiple levels
- Engaging and addictive story, especially from season 2
- Well-built and well-shaped characters that never get on the surface
- Not everything is what it seems: the tragedy falls on any character.
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Who is who in the series?
- Nicholas Braun as Greg Hirsch
- Hiam Abbass as Marcia “Marcy” Roy
- Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy
- Brian Cox as Logan Roy
- Alan Ruck as Connor Roy
- Sarah Snook as Siobhan “Shiv” Roy
- Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy
- Peter Friedman as Frank Vernon
- Matthew Macfadyen as Tom Wambsgans.
What did the critics say about the show?
On the Rotten Tomatoes portal, Succession has a 94% approval rating from specialized critics. As for the individual seasons, the first shows 88%, while the second and third boast 97% each.
According to the consensus of the media, it is “a divine comedy of absolute power and dysfunction that comes to life with a fierce cast (…) With sharp writing, exceptional performances and a surprising new level of sympathy.”
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