Mass in Time of War

Wow! I was a fan of the series and S3 Episode1 was tremendous, starting the new season with a bang. I was expecting episode 2 to be disappointing after the fireworks in episode 1 but I think this episode was the best of the whole 3 seasons so far. The script, the acting, the music - everything just seems to have gone up a level. The character flaws are all coming into focus rather than being annoying, and each character is becoming well-rounded, familiar and likeable in their own way. This show has become very polished in every department and I just hope they can keep this momentum up. What a pleasure to have something to look forward to for a change and to see Brian Cox take over Sean Connery's mantle as one of Scotland's favourite leading men!

Kendall wants the family to go against their dad even receives some surprises, Jeremy Strong is awesome! I love the entire family dynamic they all flow exceptionally especially with the clever remarks and clashes. Brian Cox has to be in his 70's he still is riveting, he tends to play villain type characters really well! No matter how the show plays out it's always entertaining.

This episode is like a summary of Succession on its own. Lots of strategy, schemes, secrets, everyone having different plans and speaking in a "coded" way so there is no proof they actually said that thing, and how long build-ups can change with subtle moves. Brilliant writing and superb acting(the only flaw I can find is that the first 15 minutes or so had some pacing issues compared to the rest).

This show has been a constant build-up of drama/tension since the beginning of its second season, yet we still lack any form of true resolution to Succession's overarching conflicts.

This episode was marginally better due to its stellar writing (one of the only aspects of this show that truly never dips in quality!) particularly in the scenes featuring the Roy children. It is rare that we see them within a room together without the presence of Logan, which was particularly interesting, perhaps even revelatory, to watch.

We gain insight into where their heads are currently at, their drives + motivations, and a LOT of repressed anger towards each other. Succession consistently pushes the boundaries when it comes to the development of its central characters, peeling them back each layer at a time to reveal who they truly are.

Kendall, in particular, showed a side to himself that frighteningly mirrors another character within the show, and it is testament to the show's writing/Strong's performances that the avid viewer should probably have seen this twist coming. It has been embedded within Kendall and the Roy DNA since the dawn of the company, and it may just be the edge that he requires to win this battle against his father.

Another good episode, one that largely focuses on the Roy children, but massively below the mark I expected going into this season.

This episode showed the immense chemistry this cast has and shines light on the realisms of this situation. So enthralled with these characters and this story, I cant wait to see how this unfolds. #teamkendall.