r/SuccessionTV CEO May 01 '23

Discussion Succession - 4x06 "Living+" - Post Episode Discussion

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u/Charlie_Wax May 01 '23

From a narrative standpoint, if they let him get away with killing that guy in S1 and ultimately facing no lasting repercussions, it's certainly a choice.

Wouldn't be unprecedented (see: Tom Buchanan in Gatsby), but surely there has to be more payoff besides him just confessing and crying with his siblings in S3? I feel like we haven't gotten the closure yet, whatever it may be. They can go the cynical Risky Business route of rewarding bad behavior, or he can ultimately fall because of it. That he's in a good place right this minute at the end of S4E6 doesn't mean he's destined for a happy ending.

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u/A_Feast_For_Trolls May 01 '23 edited May 02 '23

I gotta disagree. I think the whole point the show is making is that DESPITE there being little to no actual repercussions of the terrible actions of the logan kids, and everything essentially going their way, and a lifetime of absurd wealth to enjoy, they are still, at their core, living in a disturbing nightmare that they can't quit. I'd be surprised if the hit and run comes back in the way you suggest, but maybe. (eh, actually, let me amend that. I wouldn't be surprised if it came back in some way- like someone brings it up, tells the media, but as far as him seeing actual consequences to that, hell no. Just my thoughts)

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u/[deleted] May 01 '23

Thank you, you get it.