FILMMAKER REACTS to SUCCESSION Episode 1: Celebration

[@JamesVSCinema]

AYYYY New TV show drop! Hope you guys dig the additional content :) Better Call Saul & Mr. ROBOT & Succession on Patreon! Click here: www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema Much love!

[@AdnanBen-Abdellah]

You should do The Conversation 1974 directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

[@chaost4544]

"As vulgar as that diss was, that was really funny" Roman's character in a nutshell.

[@trol68419]

The proverbial toddler with an erection. Haha I hated typing that.

[@zenthepoet.]

Oooooh now we're talkin

[@JamesVSCinema]

*scheming lmfao

[@John_Locke_108]

Every episode of this show will leave you with positive vibes and feeling happy. Just kidding. You're gonna feel anxious and disgusted. But also awestruck by the acting and writing.

[@KarlaGarcia-of7rh]

Perfect way to describe the Succession experience

[@JenLight]

Also hysterical laughter

[@mariuspettersen-no]

You're right! It was shot on 35mm Kodak Vision3 500T 5219 (Arricam LT).

[@JamesVSCinema]

Awesome!! Thanks for the specifics!

[@brettbaumler754]

Tom and Greg have the best chemistry in the show lmao

[@DefenestrateYourself]

If you want to make a Tomlet, you gotta break some Gregs

[@rini6]

@@DefenestrateYourselfTook the words right out of my mouth

[@Maydibor]

*worst

[@JenLight]

This whole show is lowkey a romantic comedy starring Tom and Greg

[@nicholasloduca6668]

Calling Tom psychotic...you have no idea

[@thunderb4stard80]

Really? Shiv is far worse to me but I love seeing other people's feelings toward characters, hell it's the reason I watch reactions in the first place

[@DefenestrateYourself]

Sickest tv theme song of all time 🔥

[@markrowe1979]

Ahh hell yes. This is another prestige televisual masterpiece. Been looking forward to this🍿🍿🍿

[@JamesVSCinema]

Happy to hear!! Enjoy my friend! 👌🏽

[@caydenrichmond9551]

IM SO HAPPY YOURE DOING SUCCESSION!!! My favorite show of the past decade for sure it’s hilarious and heartbreaking! You’re gonna love it!

[@JamesVSCinema]

Hope you enjoy!! Happy to add another show into the mix!

[@jh1618]

Holy shit, you're reacting to my 3 favorite shows of the last years (Mr Robot, Succession and Better Call Saul) at the same time, amazing :D

[@depressedtv]

You are going to really like this one. It gets better as you get to know the characters.

[@John_Locke_108]

Or worse depending on how you look it 😂😂😂 Love this show so much.

[@orionv75]

This show has it all, fantastic script, amazing production, cast all on form, editing and cinematography at its best…enjoy !!

[@trunklemcjeans]

I was pulling for wire or the sopranos but this show is GREAT too. Super stoked to see you experience all these amazing shows.

[@KayinAngel]

This show can make signing a paper in a board meeting as intense and epic as anything in game of thrones.

[@imarxb]

It's one of the best shows ever made. All four seasons. I'm glad you're reacting to it. Let's go!

[@castlefreak8122]

This is gonna be a fun ride. Succession only gets better and by the time it ends it had quickly climbed to maybe the best prestige show since the Sopranos.

[@Myles720]

Glad Succession won. It’s one of the few shows that starts out well but really does get better and better each season and then end it correctly and not pushing too long. The writing is 💯🔥

[@ImTheCatman88]

I feel that family could have not signed the NDA and sell the story to other media conglomerates for far more...but i guess that brings all the attention and threats from the Roys.

[@redshirts4757]

My top 5 shows are Daredevil, Better Call Saul, The Bear, Succession, and Sherlock so this is so dope. I’ve said it before but this channel is awesome, keep it up James.

[@crimiusXIII]

This is another one that really reels you in,like Mr. Robot. That camera work, the talent on scene, the score, the writing. The different world they live in is so absurd, but the problems are mostly everyone problems that are so believable. The camera draws reactions out of you with the zooms, shakes, focus and follows, serious props to the camera crew. It's a masterclass, start to finish, enjoy the game!

[@TumzFestivalYT]

"I'm DINGIN THAT JON" that's when I stopped wanting to learn as opposed to getting in line.

[@kylegacy]

Re: camerawork: Jesse Armstrong - creator/writer - pitched to HBO - the last of the major networks and the only one that wanted it - that the show needed 'Dogma 95' camerawork, which helped sell it. I love that detail. Adam McKay wanted the gig from that, he'd just finished The Big Short. The idea for this whole show dates back to '08. Jesse just couldn't get anywhere with it, doubted it, in fact. Wasn't until '16 when his US agent made him see what it could become. And re: the theme, Nicholas Britell, the composer said - if memory serves - it's all about duality, which is what the show has; elements of absurdity, but underneath there's a deep grandeur - there are human absurdities in the show, but then there's the darker side that is business, power, greed. Also, the classical piano part represents the Roy family as a whole, but the hip-hop beats over it is Kendall. There's a lot of notes being played over chords that aren't even in the scale of that chord, so the piece as a whole, like the family, is just off kilter, dissonant. Great reaction as per though, J!

[@kag006]

Oh man I've been waiting for this moment, can't wait to hear your thoughts on it because you're gonna witness a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the four seasons of this masterpiece of a show.

[@DementedBrunetteWoman]

I’m actually so happy you are doing this, succession is probably one of the best shows to be created in the past 5 years.

[@Griebss]

LFG! Welcome to It’s Always Sunny with billionaires

[@aciddelight]

omg i cannot BELIEVE you're reacting to always sunny, mr robot, better call saul AND succession!!! literally all my favourite shows

[@ketene]

Omg 🥰 I’m so excited to see you do Succession!!! You’re right that sometimes it leans into worlds we don’t understand, both the wealth and also the business jargon, but trust the process! I think the show does a great job making the impact and suspense accessible even if you don’t understand what the hell they’re talking about 🤣 it’s really smooth writing!

[@IMALOBSTERMAN]

Love that more people are doing succession recently. Was the best show on tv the past few years

[@JugglerJJ]

YAAAAASSSS so excited to see your reaction to this show. The camera is such a significant character in this show, it's brilliantly written and acted too. So excited!

[@EthanButler]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!! So far, you've been picking some of my favorite shows to watch! Succession is one I've been wanting to see for awhile! You're gonna love this one. Some of the best character writing I've seen on television.

[@rhiannamutyaba6461]

I was so happy to see the notification of you beginning succession. It’s my favourite show and four seasons of solid tv and features one of the best performances ever thanks to Jeremy Strong. Plus all the other powerful performances just offer such deep character studies which the KZbin channel just an observation discusses. Hope you enjoy it :) .

[@Bstrang104]

Yoooo I literally said to myself yesterday “I can’t wait until James finally does Succession” and here we fkn goooo. So damn excited for this 😍

[@theshimmyking1514]

James.... let's fucking go dude. You're the GOAT. This is exactly what should be happening. Fuck. Yes.

[@joaquinbaume1291]

WOW WHAT??? SUCCESSION LETS GOOO james has been feeding us good stuff lately 😭😭

[@lefromthecity]

So happy to see you are watching this…you are going to love…and hate these characters. Written so well. Have fun!

[@HannahG-nk2mf]

Succession is a full Shakespearean comedic drama, truly brilliant! the camerawork really adds so much to the perspective/feeling of the story!

[@TheGreat_Kramer1]

Tom and Greg Against the World is the spinoff we need.

[@brainfragrances]

One of the best shows ever, Season 4 is up there with the greatest seasons ever made. Like you said 'you get thrown right into it'; this show does 'exposition' like nothing else, I believe there's no flashbacks in the entire show, it all happens organically.

[@ulricaandrae4381]

The editing, acting and the music in this show! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Hope you di The Wire next!

[@rafaelasa5839]

I'm so happy we're getting Successsion and The Bear w/ you! Let's gooo

[@jupiterluxe]

I'm so happy you're starting this show! I found your channel when I watched your Breaking Bad reactions, and you soon became my favorite reaction channel. Then you started Mr. Robot and now Succession, all my favorite shows! Can't wait for you to get into this. Much love

[@timbir]

You’re definitely in for a treat. This show is brilliant

[@johnjungkook2721]

all bangers, all the time

[@damneastsideboys]

LETS GOOOO. The. Best. Show. You should research how they shot it. They gave them free range to shoot whatever they wanted

[@Sam_Martyn]

BANGER SHOW! You’re in for a ride

[@fabgg_]

YES JAMES, thx for reacting to this show. Enjoy man, it's incredible !!

[@wag5bag5]

Glad we decided to watch peak

[@TTM9691]

It IS shot on film! I just learned that earlier today, so funny you bring that up!

[@buzzardbeatniks]

One great thing about this show is even if you don't understand anything about the business world you can still understand the stakes of every move just based on the performances - I never felt lost in this show no matter how far out of my wheel-house they went.

[@adam.f89]

Yesssssss finally!! You are going to love this, it is ELITE television

[@Ribamario9]

The music in this show is one of the best

[@jakegratto5073]

Yes it was shot on film, the whole series! Adam McKay who directed the pilot and is series executive producer fought to shoot the whole series on film.

[@SonyHawkman]

Yesss! One of my favourites, so happy you're reacting to it!

[@DgdhshhsGsgsgsh]

I think the episode name is also a reference to the Danish film Festen (The Celebration). I highly recommend watching that as well.. one of the best films I've seen and this show also seems to have taken a lot of inspiration from it.

[@Callmechildish98]

Oh man this is a surprise I just watched this last year! Definitely some of the best tv I’ve seen in years can’t wait for it all! ❤

[@bolxons]

Couldn't be more excited for these reactions!

[@trevorafrash9910]

Best show of the last decade, no competition

[@caralayne503]

YESSS!!! I’m SO excited you’re doing this!!! My fave show of all time. #TeamRoman .. I am on board 🥳🖤!

[@razrxo]

You’re gonna love this show, especially the last 3 seasons

[@arlive8322]

yes, it was shot on film!

[@FlowPro203]

James starting succession?? lets go!!

[@romans8024]

Writer myself, glad you started this one, will comment for sure too. Cheers 😊

[@Arianne1111]

Oh HELL yeah, never clicked so fast!! So hyped for you to watch this

[@thunderb4stard80]

So happy you are watching this show. Other than Atlanta this is the only recent show I have enjoyed in a while

[@kevinavilaescobar8050]

ive been manifesting this for a couple months now

[@leoxfury]

Oh man, can't wait for all the reactions to the episodes! One of my fav ever! Hope you know this is based on Rupert Murdoch, even some of the events within the family. You'll love this. Logan is one hell of a character, but Roman... Amazing!

[@jillmayer9501]

It is shot on film! The entire series is

[@flmkrp2486]

Oh shit this is crazy you're watching 3 of my favourite shows rn (BCS, Mr robot, succession) TY for these amazing vids

[@richardlundqvist3906]

Wow you are in for an real treat! 😎 it doesnt get better then this.

[@stebahn2382]

really killing it w these show choices 🙏

[@rachelfiddler4886]

Oh man I’m so excited for you!!!!!

[@serahne]

Omg, Succession ! I kinda hope you continue !

[@caberma]

I was so hooked on Succession

[@benjaminherrera1987]

Succession lets gooooo Maybe my favorite dialogues in television

[@sousamina]

Otro de mis shows preferidos!! Sos un genio! Gracias!!

[@brittsavage007]

I was SO late to getting to Succession that anyone I know has long finished it. I'm just finishing the first season so this will be fun!

[@monicar503]

Tom is Mr. Darcy from Pride & prejudice 😊

[@owenallan2987]

Favourite reactor reacting to favourite show? Massive win

[@Myles720]

I do recommend watching the episode breakdown by the directors and cast at the end of most episodes if you’re watching this on Max. From your background I think you will enjoy those because they talk about some of their thinking and it’s usually not very long like 2-3 mins.

[@rynepaschall5973]

Tom Wamsgans, one of the greatest TV characters ever written

[@JimbQ]

Yes! I am so happy you're watching this!

[@JamesVSCinema]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@magicbrownie1357]

Oh shit. Here we go. This show is a TRIP.

[@seanbeaton6037]

Succession is just "The Thick of It" with family drama

[@tunasub7727]

Game of Thrones and Arrested Development had a child and this masterpiece came out

[@Alex-hm7nt]

I'm so happy you're doing this show. One of my favorites! I don't get the hate the show got. The writing is top tier Edit: Succession has the best opening theme song. Even better than IASIP, Curb and The Office

[@questionablezoomer764]

Holy shit you are way ahead on Patreon than most other reactors! :O

[@evanmiller7795]

Yea! I’ve been waiting for this

[@zenthepoet.]

Mad men for sure would be good for this format.

[@NHarts21]

Yay! One of the best series ever!!!

[@annhalder4243]

You're gonna love it!

[@HadenTea]

YESSS SUCCESSION!! gonna sub to the patreon fs now

[@kelleykent7638]

Succession was a great choice and will be a fun watch and but definitely looking forward to Mad Men finally winning the poll, truly a GOAT show contender

[@DToomer]

YES! It begins…..

[@caydenrichmond9551]

I think the show is actually shot on film! Also the show takes a lot of inspiration from Shakespeare, and the Murdoch family, the family that founded Fox A lot of the lines in the show are actually improvisation

[@suzannekelly2826]

This show is 🔥..theme song is top notch

[@DarylHandsome]

Gonna watch this one along with u. BRB gotta do my homework 🤘

[@gaushag3084]

Hooollyy sssshh, didnt expect you gonna react to succession😂

[@sizdimitri]

Welcome to the Succession wagon

[@thepontiacbandit7329]

Hey guys James is reacting to Succession! Come over quick!