For one thing, it’s nearly impossible to navigate an environment where no one says what they mean.
(Sample dialogue: “I’m kidding.
I’m not kidding, am I?
Kieran Culkin, David Rasche, Alan Ruck, J. Smith-Cameron, Matthew Macfadyen, Sarah Snook, and Brian Cox in ‘Succession.'.David M. Russell/HBO
Or am I?")
Competition triumphs over human connection every time.
(“Is there a thing where we, like, talk to each other about stuff… Roman asked last season, only to be roundly mocked by Shiv and Kendall.)
Though it premiered in 2018,Successiondidn’t become a true zeitgeist hit until the following year.
“Successionmostly avoids those pitfalls in season 3.
(HBO made 7 of the season’s 9 episodes available for review.)
Coming off his 2020 Emmy win, Strong continues to serve asSuccession’s primary source of pathos.
It’s a season of stellar performances.
“You are putting yourself in the service of a monstrous endeavor,” he booms.
“it’s crucial that you take yourself seriously, kid.”
The good news is, no one onSuccessionseems ready to take his advice.B+
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