Succession Deserves the Hype

[@KarstenRunquist]

spoiler free, and who is your favorite character?

[@ariverbythesea]

The guy from Home Alone™

[@bncbcbbc31]

Stewy easily

[@wadingbirds12]

probably greg, but kendall is insanely compelling

[@adriantapia2744]

Tom The best of all by far

[@thurstontynkkynen2047]

Kendall! Easily the most intriguing character I’ve seen in a long time.

[@demsupremacist3238]

jeremy's strong performance literally became one of my favorite performances of all time. i can't imagine any other actor giving the energy he gives when he plays kendall.

[@aria1613]

ok kieran culkins role as roman was PHENOMENAL!!!! the absolute personality he was able to develop despite not being the main main character of the show is insane. his physicality, mannerisms, sneaky lines and innuendos are really waht build his character. the way he acts is literally crazy i can’t help but think he’s one of the best on the show. honestly it’s hard to rank any of them they’re all so good

[@lucasfc4587]

“And then there is Greg…” This is the best way to introduce Greg, you don’t even need much after that, perfection muah

[@HammyTV1]

My absolute favourite thing about this show is the relationship between Greg and Tom, I love it so much. I could watch a whole show of just those two brilliant, messed up human beings

[@cri5anto370]

I think the siblings chemistry is it for me they’re interactions and the way they act with each other is fucking hilarious

[@EllaMitsch123]

As an Aussie i fucking love Sarah Snook! i saw her as Joan Of Arc at Sydney Theatre Company in 2018 and good lord she is so talented

[@daeron]

Kendall introduction is one of the best scenes to represent a character. First scene on the show and you can tell thats gonna be a good one

[@lisa-minniezondi3118]

The ending of season 2 was the best thing I’ve seen on TV in a while. I honestly can’t wait for season 3.

[@fvrs3411]

The slowly zooming in on Shiv in the dinner table scene at nan pierce’s house is just beautiful story telling. From the camera work alone you could tell what was about to happen.

[@SouLvuR]

Honestly ken is my favorite character, i can relate a lot to him in many ways even though we don’t come from the same world. The last ep of season 2 shows why him and Logan are so alike but yet so different.

[@laurahatesit]

the panic room episode was brilliant

[@scandie8264]

You convinced me to watch succession. Now I'm back to say THANK YOU! I haven't gotten this deep into a series drama since Better Call Saul. Your recommendations are usually so spot on at this point that its where I go first when looking for something new.

[@tingtinglin232]

I choked when you said everyone secretly wants to have sex with Roman, it was like a stranger just picked out a locked memory from my brain that I never wanted to reveal

[@lucaswylie2656]

actually had to pause after the music portion and go listen to the main theme because it's so insanely good

[@reviewswithrud3845]

I think more than being relatable, the characters in this show can be understood. You see a character and might not necessarily think that you can relate to them, but you can believe the situation they've been put in. I think to be able to do that is immense. Sidenote: Jeremy Strong is so versatile, his best performance is no doubt in this show, but from his other works all I can say is... I can not wait to see more of him!

[@iz9195]

i've finally finished succession and my god. i am obsessed. i've been trying to convince almost everyone in my life to watch it, and no one has budged but it's okay... but god. this show is incredible.

[@justinhamilton8647]

Now watch season 3 it’s coming out as we speak

[@iz9195]

@@justinhamilton8647 i have been! what have you been thinking so far…

[@memicoot]

I'd love to hear you talk more about the show with full spoilers.

[@1scc]

this video is the reason i watched succession from start about 2 weeks ago to now at its finale.

[@joselocalau123]

this show is a shakespearian drama with the best dialogue ever. Like some of the stuff the characters say is batshit insane

[@NelsonStJames]

Thanks, this series popped up randomly on my feed, and I knew absolutely nothing about it. Was looking for a spoiler free review to see if it might be up my alley, and I think now that it definitely is.

[@serene1486]

I can't believe you finally talk about a series I've watched and loved

[@Fillosophah_king]

Jeremy strings ability to act thru so many levels and emotions and bounce in and out from vulnerable to tyrant is genius

[@gforeal5]

Trying to get my friends to watch this show has been a full time job in of itself lmao

[@mamoru1836]

same lmao

[@TheDoggmom]

You should probably get new friends!

[@jamesdonahue146]

“You gotta be a killer and you’re not” - Logan to Kendall right before the season 2 finale. The writing and everything about this show is exquisite. I held off watching it thinking it’s “a show about rich white people.” That still holds up but it’s so much more than that in its critiques of power and family dynamics. Truly a contemporary Game of Thrones

[@darryli1144]

I have re watched succession twice now. It’s insanely amazing. Might be my favorite show of all time

[@billbaggins1688]

Not just the Murdoch family. Shiv is based on Shari Redstone, who fell out with her father at CBS over corporate governence. The Kendall car death plotline is based on the Chappaquiddick incident involving the Kennedy family. Logan is definietly inspired by Rupert Murdoch - but the writers are more interested in power relationships and have drawn inspiration from other powerful and wealthy families.

[@naomiwolhar9391]

This got me super hyped for Season 3! I really like Tom's character, he is just so frazzled and desperate to be accepted by the Roy family

[@Naruto-rv1tu]

11:44 W-walter? Is that you?

[@JamesPawson]

Same people behind the groundbreaking (and hilarious) UK show, _Peep Show_ from years back. That's what hooked me on _Succession_ immediately-- similar look and feel and humour-- but so much more mature and finely crafted in all respects.

[@acigarette9050]

i literally started this video and then paused it to watch all 3 seasons so now i’m back to finally watching this video. took 3 months but was worth it

[@teamrainbow7674]

The characters in this show already feel iconic

[@annahafren]

Glad to see the best show ever made getting the recognition it deserves (I'm 100% serious).

[@vanessab6123]

The thing that annoys me is when some people who have only seen the first 2-3 episodes think they know the whole series and they don't understand why it keeps winning so many awards

[@Saigeee333]

Yesss. I try to explain to people that the awards (especially since your comment) were basically all for seasons 2-4. Season one only has a 70 on Metacritic and only has a Rotten Tomatoes critic score in the 80s; it’s by far the lowest-reviewed season.

[@samrath4358]

greg is awesome. i used to watch him on disney channel all the time. so proud of what he's become.

[@alexratkovich9870]

Wish more people knew about this show! So underrated. I need season 3 like last year

[@cinemadupapa]

cant wait for future succession vids

[@areebairfan7828]

Seriously thank you for featuring one of the best shows of all time in my opinion. Hoping to see more of succession here, you did a brilliant job encapsulating the spirit of the show while keeping it spoiler free 👏

[@anaccount4354]

I cannot stress enough that by the time I got to season 3, I was so invested that I finished it in three days.

[@jules_films]

Succession is incredible, thanks for recommending it on the pod Karsty!

[@Alexanderevil17]

It is so crazy to me how each scene Logan is in you seriously want to stop what you’re doing and watch. Same w Kendal his actor does a good job portraying his confusion in life.

[@pearlmiran205]

okay the plot is amazing, the writing? amazing but can we talk about how much i fucking love TOM. HE'S THE BEST CHARACTER PROVE ME WRONG.

[@charleskarrer1871]

2 years later and the show is a masterpiece

[@gabrielateixeira3636]

fuck I haven't even watched yet, I'm just so happy that I caught it exactly when you uploaded it

[@chloemacandcheese]

amazing video! Succession is definitely my favourite show too!!! I just made a video essay about it for my class on contemporary television narrative and you made such great points I wish I included in it lol

[@deancreate]

Such an underrated show!!!

[@greysun_]

this video single handedly convinced me to continue w succession !!!

[@mindysommers]

Love your video. Succession is my favorite show, too, and I am anxiously waiting for season 3. Kendall gets to me viscerally as well.

[@norsoundjay]

Started watching this some weeks ago after your march video and finished season 2 last night, insane series. One of the best ive seen.

[@actualnotanewbie]

One thing about this show is that this show is so relatable to me, I see a lot of myself in various bits of each character, mostly Roman but also Kendall. And yes, I know I need therapy. Edit: I think the most interesting thing about this show to me is I think without self awareness, I'd be very similar to one of the siblings.

[@drendelous]

i felt so happy i hadnt watched the show when it started because when i turned on the first episode i had two seasons ahead. and this is a tv shows paradise

[@hughhoney5203]

Watchout for Greg in the next season. He's cooking something good.

[@luniette]

i have a therapist that looks exactly like shiv lmaooo

[@anniep855]

“That’s what happens when you hatch a plan with Connor, the first pancake”. -Shiv

[@mj7087]

genuinely my favorite show, thanks for putting into words everything that makes this show amazing :')

[@ardenvida4598]

ive been looking forward to this review since I found out you were watching it!!!!!

[@tatum3d]

The theme tune is so good. It’s perfect for this show

[@daynleo1989]

Succession theme has GTA 4 energy.

[@jbernaola1457]

"You can't make a Tomelet without breaking some Greggs" Man, what moment

[@jackson857]

I would have liked you to talk about Shiv more. She was phenomenal in season 2. Really went from a background character in season 1 to the forefront in season 2.

[@rhydoucette4610]

wowwww such a good vid!!!! this is an amazing analysis - i totally agree abt ur idea that logan sees his family as extensions of himself!! and the music rly is that good

[@prettynpetty8342]

*[Spoilers]* After watching your video, it just hit me that everytime something unspeakable happens with one of the kids (Kendall is involved in a kids death or Roman indirectly kills the pilots) they wash off some part of their bodies signifying trying to "wash the blood off their hands". I can't remember if Shiv has a similar experience but maybe everytime she cheats on Tom, she takes a shower before interacting with him. Everyone tries to physically wash the shame away.

[@mamoru1836]

oooh I noticed when roman washed his hands after that. I'll try looking for other similar instances when I rewatch it thanks

[@fennecinspace]

Succession is SO GOOD. The camera work, the music, the facial expressions ... just WOW.

[@amandadonofrio5052]

kendall is the only rapper eminem is afraid of

[@sophistray]

succession reminded me a lot of greek mythology. specifically kendall's storyline. season 1 he is icarus, flying to close to the sun... and drowning. in the last episode of season 2 he returns for what i believe is going to be reminiscent of zeus defeating his father after after he's been "devouring" all of his other children.

[@srini9267]

Succession is easily the most underrated show ever. It is as good as House of Cards in terms of airtight writing and riveting screenplay. Jeremy Strong and Brian Cox can act.

[@amandajo2217]

JUST finished season 2 and I came back to rewatch this video. Thanks for the recommendation, Karsten! I’m still yelling about that last scene omg

[@Wabuu-zoo]

I Wanna Watch This Show Now

[@ComradeDt]

After watching Succession. Ive concluded its just House of Cards through Game of Thrones with a sprinkle of The Office

[@kegandalaniebills3659]

Started watching this show a couple days ago based on this and I'm almost done with the first season...holy shit dude this show is amazing

[@aliyahlee1285]

The music in this show is EVERYTHING!!!!

[@zleep9182]

Petition to call the fan base for this show succubi

[@Outliers4Life]

I saw Greg hitting a one hitter in his car before work and I immediately knew he was going to be my favorite character

[@GabrielAraujo-bd9cp]

Karsten you said everything that I feel watching this masterpiece, thanks!

[@theofava7818]

I thought it would be impossible for a KZbin video by Karsten Runquist on my favorite show to live up to the hype but holy shit it didn't disappoint

[@ButterInABucket]

I would like to recommend watching the show Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, it’s an amazing show

[@astroshinde]

Too bad it got cancelled, I loved it!

[@JudgementalGoat]

Loved the video, instantly subbed. The thing that has me hooked to Succession, as unlikely as it may seem, it's the fact that every single character in the show is a highly unlikeable person. No one is good here, it breaks the mold of the just vs evil portrayal we usually get in every modern TV show these days (especially the unending strain of superhero content delivered by every company)

[@natebogosian]

It is a crime to skip the title music when watching succession

[@FallenTako]

Yes... if it didn't show up another four or five times on average throughout the episodes anyways LOL

[@natebogosian]

@@FallenTako but it’s more toned down

[@FallenTako]

@@natebogosian true but I absolutely adore when they switch the instruments

[@natebogosian]

@@FallenTako If I had AirPods glued into my ears the title theme would be the song I would play

[@YanitMehta]

Nicholas Britell is God

[@matikhorasani3842]

I started watching it just because of the intro song and even though the first couple of episodes were a bit slow and confusing, I just thought to myself any show that has such a boss intro theme must be good and I was not disappointed.

[@sundaywrites3498]

the succession theme makes me want to burn stacks of cash despite being a minimum wage employee

[@westmass5809]

Yesss!

[@aditikapoor3576]

this

[@DoughBoy45]

😂 THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH DREAMING

[@DaniboyBR2]

Thats why you're a minimum wage employee, it makes me want to make a million bucks, you want to burn it lol

[@CarsenJ]

@@DoughBoy45 q

[@themothermarkos]

I'm so glad I got through the first three episodes. I've now gotten to the second season and I am beyond hooked on some of the best writing I've ever seen

[@uhuhuh1966]

Waiting for season 3 has been literal torture.

[@abaedziibatagoe8275]

Aww

[@srizangupta1957]

Is there any news on that???

[@uhuhuh1966]

@@srizangupta1957 yeah I believe they finished filming

[@jaysh519]

Not in 2021 that much I know

[@srizangupta1957]

@@jaysh519 why do u say so??

[@soolty1696]

Why am I just now realizing the actor who plays Connor is the same guy who played Cameron in Ferris buehlers day off

[@amandadonofrio5052]

i totally didn't exepect karsten and his massive crush on roman because SAME

[@viIIaneIIe]

hell yeah

[@Harinjo916]

Better Call Saul and this show are the best shows on TV right now.

[@mertyesilgoren6043]

First episodes: Kendall is douchebag i hate him Season 2 finale: This guy is a legend

[@lynnkingpin]

kendall season 2 character arc is unreal

[@MrTCHOSS]

@@lynnkingpin So true. One of the best ever on television

[@stronger195]

Season 3: This guy is a douchebag

[@mcernigz]

@@stronger195 Roman’s line, “Kendall will self destruct, because it’s his favorite” never felt so true right about now

[@angelanesthetic]

@@stronger195 LOL I was about to write this

[@RuiBarEdits]

Your essay is as brilliant as the TV series. Congrats!! 👏❤

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

"You can't make a tomlette without breaking a few Greggs" This may just be the greatest line ever written for television.

[@yhavinmiles]

“You can lead a horse to roller but you can’t make him rink”

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

@@yhavinmiles I see that but then I give to you this gem “I can promise you that I am spiritually and emotionally and ethically and morally behind whoever wins.”

[@jenesia22]

Who actually said this line? I've watched the series 3 times but never heard it 🤷🏾‍♀️. Edit: Thanks guys, got it now.

[@cinemadupapa]

make* not break

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

@@cinemadupapa Ooh yes. Got carried away I think. Thank you.

[@coopercarr9407]

was waiting to watch this until i got to the end of szn 2. Good video karsten, I probably wouldn't have watched the show if i didn't know you loved it so much. Both season finales really knocked my socks off

[@rickardkaufman3988]

The show has the best use of the word "but". If you have seen the ending of the Season 2 finale, you would know what I mean.

[@siddhantbhosale5909]

Kendall 🙌

[@fanboy5272]

The Judas Kiss

[@bbarrettgriffith]

@@fanboy5272 Michael’s kiss of death to Fredo

[@matthewdavis8774]

When he said "but" I literally jumped out of my seat and started jumping lol

[@sawdahello8352]

One of the best television series I’ve watched in the last 10 years it’s unreal and unlike anything I’ve seen before

[@StarbucksMary]

"Kendall is so interesting it makes me want to scream" so accurate, me too

[@sofi-vv1fr]

hell yes i needed another succession video essay this came at an exceptionally good time

[@pip7990]

The theme song for Succession is literally so damn good it's the main reason why I watched the show. It's also my top song on spotify. It's stupid good.

[@thebolter.]

Yes! I can't wait to see my spotify wrapped this year - also "to the Press conference," IS SO GOOD

[@MrJhose29]

i play it every morning just to feel like i'm filthy rich as i look at my empty wallet q

[@pip7990]

@@MrJhose29 I got Strings Con Fuoco blasting in my headphones while I buy 7/11 coffee

[@JordanNMusic]

The “boar on the floor” moment was perfect

[@Elephantnegotiationsociety]

dude when Kendall tells roman where he's at and he immediately just says, ok I'm coming to get you, that was the moment he won me over. he's such a little twat and yet has the only seemingly functional heart of the entire family. it put a frog in my throat

[@thefinstasis]

Tbh it seems that Roman is putting on an act, his behavior has a defensive function

[@HolySerbia]

Roman was even a smart alec & condescending to the meth heads Kendall was consuming drugs with in their squalor! He couldn’t even pretend to be affable with men who could easily be loose cannons especially when under the influence of drugs!

[@PondOfGlue]

This is exact moment is one of the most important details in this whole series and I never hear anyone talk about it. Thank you.

[@stratosphere2323]

Roman is very protective over his family while simultaneously wanting to outperform all of them. Selfless and selfish.

[@nidhihebbar7472]

me having a breakdown as a friend calls me: "hey guys im on the floor"

[@eben7248]

Despite Roman being the obvious choice for most hate-able character, I find him to be one of the most authentic. His brand of awfulness is, for the most part, gluttonous and hedonistic uses of his power for pleasure, rather than malicious and abusive treatment of others (with obvious exceptions - never forget the baseball kid 😔). This produces a character that looks more awful than the others, but who is more true to themselves, and more honest about their own privilege, and who ultimately hurts less people.

[@vanillasteamerenthusiast]

yeah!! you put it into words for me. i think they all suck, i think roman is so compelling because he doesn't even TRY to hide his feelings or intentions for the most part. the others, minus connor, who's got his own stuff going on, really try hard to, even if they really suck at doing it. roman knows he cant compete on that level, so he just doesn't.

[@AdarshKumar-nj7rp]

Third season gave him a larger role and discovered his insecurities really well.

[@susannahs8533]

I’m late but, come to think of it, I kind of think the interaction with the baseball kid was his most evil moment on the show? Like with all the super offensive jokes he makes, I can’t really think of anything morally worse than that or the behavior of the other sibs?

[@poggers3218]

I’ve never hated a character more after seeing the baseball kid scene but he’s starting to grow on me

[@Iksvomid]

More often than not a brutally honest evilness is far more hated than evilness that's a tad bit hidden.

[@cultmoss4482]

Thanks for the video, right after watching I binged the show in a couple weeks and it’s my favourite thing airing right now

[@SirChesterBellington]

I like how he prefers movies but then every time he’s watched any tv show ever he has fallen in love with it. Sopranos next pls

[@thenimazeraatpisheh]

Sopranos is the way to go

[@AxxLAfriku]

I have a big... BIG... BIIIIGGGGG... muscles!!! HAHAHA!!! What did you think I was going for? That's so DIRTY of you! GAGAGAGA!!! I am the funniest KZbinr ever! Maybe that's the reason why I have TWO (!!!) HOT (!) GIRLFRIENDS. Thanks for being alive, dear ghez

[@ongogablogian]

We'll see if Karsten has the makings of a varsity athlete

[@hylia9067]

I think it comes down to the general preference of the medium. If you like movies you watch a lot of movies and if you watch a lot of it you watch a lot of crap also. As he's not into TV shows he only watches them when he's really intrigued and there's a higher probability of liking it. While a person that watches a lot of TV can tell you that they also watch lots of crap sometimes.

[@DarklordofDOOM57]

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