Austerlitz

Its a game and when you play you take risks! Risks that either pan out in your favor.. or not!

This episode was a nice way to continue off from the previous episode! This was character centered and explored the relationship between the characters! Like the previous episodes we see the more psychotic traits and what It means to be born in a wealthy powerfull family and what It means to have Logan as your father! Especially liked Kendall in this episode! Excited too see where he goes from here!

In the beginning of the show i was not fond of the characters and It was hard to connect and relate, except for Greg! Still i find it intrigueging to follow the journey of the characters and they have grown on me despite their behavior sometimes!

Once again great acting and i strangely enjoyed the setting! It all feels trustworthy!. Highly recommend to watch it.

Ignore me ; you find nothing special

Dont know what to write , just typing what my thoughts are on this episode.

With all the episodes the episodes from beginning its just a drama and i actually like sitcoms with dark comedy in this episode i laughed so hard . Kendal ,willa ,shiv ,roman ,logan ,connor marcia everyone got their own chance at doing funny things.

Which Side Are You On? Is the first game-changer episode of Succession narratively, meaning Austerlitz has to be a little quieter, seeing as the show needs to spend time on build-up in order to deliver something else surprising later on. But it functions very well as an episode about the aftermath of the last episode's events. You couldn't quite call it a breather episode, because it's still intense and squirm-inducing to some extent; just not as intense as the previous week's nail-biter of an episode.

Kendall and Shiv have the most important storylines here narratively, so far as future episodes are concerned, with the dynamic between Roman and Logan also being interesting (and more understated, at least for now). It's a rock solid episode, which is about the "worst" thing you can say about most Succession episodes from this point onwards.

Also, even though Gregg annoys me a little sometimes, I'll have to admit that his presence in this episode was actually missed!

Succession is a show that needs some time to take off - even though from a technical standpoint, there's nothing to complain about: The acting, cinematography, score, etc. Have been great from the start.

But the entertainment factor wasn't quite there in the first few episodes - which has changed now. The previous episode was a huge step up already, but this one was even better in my opinion. I'm surprised to see it not being rated higher.

The main storyline takes a step back, which is absolutely fine - because we finally get to see more of the humour that was already sprinkled throughout the previous episodes.

"Austerlitz" is a hilarious trainwreck and each character gets to have their moments. There were several moments when I had to laugh out loud and I am finally beginning to see why so many people love this show so much.

"Austerlitz" takes the Roy family out of their corporate battlefield and into a more personal, emotional arena. The episode revolves around a family therapy session organized at Logan's sprawling ranch in New Mexico. This change in setting is visually striking, as the vast openness of the ranch contrasts sharply with the confined, tension-filled boardrooms of the previous episodes. However, the emotional stakes are just as high, if not higher. The episode explores the deep-seated psychological scars that have been inflicted on each member of the Roy family over the years, with the therapy sessions serving as a vehicle for long-repressed grievances to come to the surface.

The therapy sessions are fraught with tension from the start, as it becomes clear that none of the Roys are interested in genuine healing. Logan's presence looms large, and his manipulative tactics come to the forefront once again as he uses the therapy sessions to further undermine his children. Brian Cox delivers a powerhouse performance in this episode, portraying Logan as a man who is both vulnerable and terrifying. The scenes between Logan and Kendall are particularly charged, as Kendall continues to grapple with his father's overwhelming control over his life. The episode also delves into Shiv's complicated relationship with Logan, highlighting her desire to break free from the family's toxic influence while also being drawn back into its orbit.

The direction in "Austerlitz" is impeccable, with wide shots of the ranch juxtaposed against the close, intimate shots of the therapy sessions, creating a sense of emotional claustrophobia amidst the vast landscape. The editing is tight, with scenes that slowly build tension as old wounds are reopened and new conflicts emerge. The pacing of the episode is slower compared to the previous one, but this allows for more in-depth character development. One of the most powerful moments in the episode is the confrontation between Kendall and Logan, where Kendall finally confronts his father about his destructive influence. The episode ends on a somber note, with the family no closer to reconciliation than they were at the beginning, further deepening the emotional stakes for the rest of the season.