This post contains spoilers for the series finale ofHBOsSuccession.
But there are still a few chess moves left to play before all is said and done.
Over a candlelit dinner, he offers Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen) the U.S. CEO position.
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When Kendall catches wind of the deal from Greg (Nicholas Braun), all hell breaks loose.
Even though hes not exactly the most powerful monarch youll ever meet, his power comes from Matsson.
Those figures who drift upwards and make themselves amenable to powerful people are around.
Its a moment of levity and innocence that could only be followed by immense tragedy, directorMark Mylodexplained.
There was an odd emotional tension.
Kids just being kids, no matter what their income.
Everything seemed possible, and yet… he said.
My understanding of the show has always been that its a tragedy.
To break your heart again.
That is, until Shiv changes her mind.
This time, in plain view of the entire board room.
And good tragedy should feel inevitable, shouldnt it?
The GoJo acquisition and Toms ascension to the top will have various impacts on Kendall, Roman and Shiv.
In a reductive, brutal way, Roman ends up exactly where he started.
He is that guy still.
Shiv is still in play, Id say, in a rather terrifying, frozen, emotionally barren place.
But she has got this kind of non-victory, non-defeat.
I mean theres gonna be some movement there.
It feels very perverse to end it, because its been incredibly meaningful.
I love this cast.
I love working with the crew [and] my fellow writers.
I like the family vibe we have around the show and the relationships we have.
