Succession season 4 episode 2 is a massive chess match

Last week we had the return of the final season of Succession. I am back with my coverage of the fourth and final season with a review and thoughts on season 4, episode 2. The Roy family is in massive dysfunction, and things are about to get ugly.

In the premiere, we saw Shiv, Roman, and Kendall outbid their father on a deal which was a significant victory for them. However, with Logan fuming, you know he is ready for combat. Also, we saw that Shiv and Tom’s marriage might be over. I am excited to see what happens next.

The kids have gathered around, and while things have started going well, Shiv is having issues finding a lawyer. Every single lawyer is saying they are conflicted out, and Shiv calls Tom to confront him for his actions. This divorce is going to get UGLY before the season is over.

The chess pieces keep moving in Succession season 4 episode 2

Logan shows up at the newsroom and wanders around the place, causing a bit of a stir. Then, Logan asks what Tom thinks of Kerry’s audition tape for being an anchor. Tom, of course, scared of Logan, says it was great, and she gets on the air and bombs. Next, Logan delivers a speech in the newsroom, and he knocks it out of the ballpark. My goodness, Brian Cox is incredible as Logan Roy.

This episode was a huge chess matchup where you see Logan doing everything he can to ensure that life for the kids is hard now that they’ve crossed the line for the final time. Every single time the kids decided to do something, Logan placed yet another obstacle in their way. It’s genuinely brilliant how they went from being in a strong position to not realizing they might have overplayed their hand early.

In a brief few moments, Lukas Matsson appears and profoundly impacts the story and disappears. Alexander Skarsgård is perfect in this role, and I hope the big battle with him and the family is coming. Another thing the writer’s ability to sprinkle in these minor roles that cause monumental shifts in the narrative is so downright perfect.

Overall, Succession season 4 episode 2, may not have packed a punch as episode 1, but the chess pieces are moving, which intrigues you about what is ahead. The Roy family is about to head on a crash course, and I don’t think anyone will be able to slow it down.

Succession season 4 episode 2 is available on HBO now.