Chiantishire

This episode was a masterpiece. I could hardly watch it to the end because it was so heartbreaking and so many plots finally meeting a point in this episode. There were literally so many things going on here that I was glued to the screen throughout the episode. Best episode of this season without a doubt. Can't wait for the finale!

If I put aside all usual inconsistencies and continuity goofs between episodes, and, I consider this episode as stand alone piece; I would name it one of the greatest episodes ever in showbiz.

I was surprised to see the 9.7 rating it is pretty well deserving! Chiantishire is a very formal, beautiful, artsy and exciting episode. A little dark I see why someone said it traumatized them because of inmate moments having a bit bold that flow pretty much. I must say this is one of the most brilliant episodes of the series!

It took a while for me to understand who deserves what exactly but last episode made everything more clear and this one made it crystal.

Since the beginning I've been trying to root for Ken because he's been introduced as the successor at first. Things were going back and forth between siblings, and I was still looking for a winner. Last episode made me think that it can be even Roman after he was pushed forward.

In the end, I came to a realization that this show is all about Logan. He's only using his kids powers and weaknesses for his own agenda and he's a master manipulator in that. In fact none of the siblings have the qualifications to be CEO yet he knows that they are his successors and he has to play the game, use them in the best way they serve him. In his mind, bunch of freeloaders who are not only satisfied by the wealth but also looking to take his throne.

However, Logan has a simple weakness. He doesn't want to win by referee decision, he wants a knockout, crushing his opponents. Therefore he plays too much with his hunt. This might cause unexpected turns if siblings realize the actual agenda behind it all.

Obviously balance between the siblings will constantly change as long as everything serves Logan's interests. Finally realizing it made the things more enjoyable for me. Looking forward to last two episodes and possibly the next season.

There are a select few TV shows that have managed to really get my gears turning. I've loved many shows, but it's not a lot that I've been obsessed with. Some of those shows I've seen through many times and will always find an excuse to go back and watch them again. And having now almost sat through three seasons of "Succession" and seen certain episodes multiple times, I'm finally ready to proclaim this as one of those shows that I can't get enough of. The talent involved in all departments exceeds that of many other TV shows, not just today, but of all time. Jesse Armstrong has led this show with such precision and focus on what's actually important to tell, plus a deep interest in characters that are so unlikable that you usually wouldn't even care what happened to them, but because of the drama unfolding in every episode, you have to. It's such an investing show and it rewards you for that investment, and it certainly has done so in season three. "Chiantishire," the penultimate episode of the third season, sees the Roy family going to Italy to attend the wedding of the children's mother, bringing all of their work with them. This show keeps upping itself and right before the finale, it has offered another great episode that will be remembered for its incredible dedication to upping the emotional stakes of the show right before the finale, setting the stage for a dangerous chess game that will change everything going forward.

After the cracks began to show a few episodes ago, the writers have kept audiences on their toes as to what would finally make the wall fall apart. Last week, I felt like we got the incident that would bring us towards the finale, and in this episode, Armstrong fueled the fire by putting all the characters at odd with each other, keeping them and the audience constantly guessing who is and who is not in Logan's warmth anymore. Armstrong truly upped the tension, and it will all come to a hopefully satisfying conclusion with the finale coming up next.

The characters all felt like they were in a familiar situation. Being put in the middle of a social gathering makes for a lot of nice comedic moments, but also for meetups of characters that we've wanted to see share the screen again. They put certain characters in moments that were heartbreaking, but also filled with the kind of standoffish nature that we've always loved about this show. A specific scene between Kendall and Logan finally coming head-to-head again was a highlight of the episode and was a strong showcase of why these two actors have been the perfect foils.

This was Mark Mylod's 11th directorial credit on this show, and even though he's almost done a dozen episodes, he still manages to impress. He lets the camera linger on the characters just a little longer than other directors; he gives them all their time to shine but isn't afraid of focusing more on the reactions around him; and he crafts beautiful imagery that stays in your head long after the episode is done. He has solidified himself as this show's prime director, and I'm so happy that they chose him to perfect what Adam McKay did with the premiere.

There's always something to talk about in terms of the performances, and this week there were a whole bunch of great displays of acting. Jeremy Strong and Brian Cox steal every scene that they're in, obviously, but I also felt like Kieran Culkin really got time to shine here. Not only is his comedic timing virtually perfect, but he has a flair for the drama of the show that we seldom give him credit for. He's acting with giants in this show, but he still manages to break from the fold and put himself in a power position every time.

"Chiantishire" is another masterful episode of this show, and it proves that the emotional stakes of this show are some of the strongest on TV. Upping the ante every time is not something any show is able to achieve, but Jesse Armstrong and the talented crew manages to show why they're the best at work.