PieFacE Posted December 14, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 14, 2021 16 hours ago, sheepyvillian said: The season ender of Succession did not disappoint. Top notch drama throughout, with some superb acting. It's just unbelievable how good this show really is. Yeah it was incredible. One of my favourite shows ever. Incredible stuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Designer1 Posted December 14, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2021 I need to watch Succession don't I? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted December 14, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Designer1 said: I need to watch Succession don't I? You really do. It's incredible. Everyone is despicable (and cast brilliantly) yet it's hilarious at the same time. It's a bit special. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, Designer1 said: I need to watch Succession don't I? It's definitely up there with the best of them, and I mean the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 57 minutes ago, Phil Silvers said: It's the best comedy on TV right now by a mile. Tragicomedy, let's have it right and do it the justice it deserves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 16 minutes ago, Designer1 said: I need to watch Succession don't I? The hype is not hype this time, it really is as good as it gets, 100% recommend this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 9 hours ago, villa4europe said: When does it finish? I want to binge it 2 eps left. Out on the 17th and 24th. Really hope it picks up in the last 2 eps and that they tie it together in a way that somehow justifies the massive amount changes they've made from the source material. If not I can't see this going beyond the 2 seasons that has been confirmed so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 I'm completely cold going in to it so not expecting big things or going to be bothered with the changes But with Xmas coming up I dont think a weekly show would work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted December 14, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 14, 2021 Yeah I'm goin to get on Succession as well. Know very little about it except that everyone seems to absolutely love it. I'll get stuck in over Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Today I learned that this Succession is a comedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted December 14, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Seat68 said: Today I learned that this Succession is a comedy. I don't think i'd call it a comedy but it is really funny. I guess I'd call it a "drama". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 12/12/2021 at 21:19, mykeyb said: You won't be surprised it's a Simon Cowell production. I actually was surprised when I saw his brand at the end. Its like he said “right, I want to make a new talent show, like X factor but with 20% of the budget and 10% of the effort”. Who’s idea was it to hire Dawn French as a judge? It was like that spoof show Peter Kay did about 15 years ago. After one of the singers sang Gary Barlow was trotting out the old Louis Walsh lines “you look like a professional singer up there” and “that could be a hit record”. Almost so bad it’s good, but fails at that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Seat68 said: Today I learned that this Succession is a comedy. But not in the usual way of comedy. There's a darkness to it that makes it the show it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Genie said: I actually was surprised when I saw his brand at the end. Its like he said “right, I want to make a new talent show, like X factor but with 20% of the budget and 10% of the effort”. Who’s idea was it to hire Dawn French as a judge? It was like that spoof show Peter Kay did about 15 years ago. After one of the singers sang Gary Barlow was trotting out the old Louis Walsh lines “you look like a professional singer up there” and “that could be a hit record”. Almost so bad it’s good, but fails at that too. Is that Craig David without his " Kes "? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Succession is good, but I think the hype over the last couple of pages is coming on too strong. They do tend to end up falling back on the same plot devices over and over again - it's all gone wrong for Kendall! - and it falls somewhere awkward for me between satire and drama. Like it seems to be shooting for satire sometimes, but it relies too much on recognising who a character is a series version of - so-and-so is Elon Musk! - and not enough building a critique in the way that great satire does. Part of that is that none of the characters are a stand-in for the audience; it seems like Greg should be that role, but he's as alien as the rest of them. I think it's more successful as drama - great acting, great locations - but I wish they'd change up the storylines a bit more. It's not *bad* in any way - it's very good! - but I don't think it will linger much in the memory once it's over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted December 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 15, 2021 It's popcorn TV - they call them dramedies over here. Awful people doing awful shenanigans. Anyone else noticed how they lurch the plot forward sometimes and then you are left guessing what you missed for a few scenes. Then it's either explained with exposition dialogue or you are just left to guess? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 27 minutes ago, TheAuthority said: It's popcorn TV - they call them dramedies over here. Awful people doing awful shenanigans. Anyone else noticed how they lurch the plot forward sometimes and then you are left guessing what you missed for a few scenes. Then it's either explained with exposition dialogue or you are just left to guess? That's it but mainly I'd say its a bunch of hilarious skits made into what it is using filler to make it look like a regular show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 I’m just going to straight out admit it. I tried a few episodes of Succession. I didn’t like it very much. Gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 37 minutes ago, El Zen said: I’m just going to straight out admit it. I tried a few episodes of Succession. I didn’t like it very much. Gave up. Ep1 I thought I wouldn't be able to continue because of the jumpy camera, zooming in n out, the snappy dialogue was too fast for, needed subtitles but I'm glad I persevered, once you get it and the characters develope despicably it's top draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, El Zen said: I’m just going to straight out admit it. I tried a few episodes of Succession. I didn’t like it very much. Gave up. It's a classic HBO show - first few episodes are a struggle, then you'll get towards the end of the first season and it all clicks in to place. The payoff is absolutely worth it. Edited December 15, 2021 by Milfner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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