I was close to stop watching the show after the first three episodes. Everyone seemed to be a self-absorbed rich asshole, the show itself seemed to be going nowhere. But I'm so glad I didn't stop watching. Episode five was the first one where I thought "Oh, maybe it isn't so bad after all." It only improved afterwards. With all the schemes, backstabbing, and generally horrible people it's basically Game of Thrones set in 2018 New York. Succession is probably the best show on TV at the moment. I can't wait for season two.

This looks like it's going to be Rich People Shameless. I'll watch because of Adam McKay but it does look like it might end up being derivative.

P.S. This opinion is only based off the first episode.

Peak motherfucking television. Words do not do it justice.

When the show first started, I gave up after 3 episodes because I didn't get the appeal. But I decided to give it another shot, so recently I went back and by the end of the first season, I was hooked. The second season was even better.

An absolutely masterful look at power dynamics within one of the best ensemble casts I've seen in a while. The dialogue is just so brilliantly written, each character is so fascinating in their own way that it's always great to see them bounce off each other.

I can't wait for Season 3

please! Please! I beg you to never turn your phone on or get distracted when watching this series - it’s not even an ask it’s a fucking command. The soundtrack - orgasmic, the script - SO FUCKING SMART, the characters - written so complex yet so hated that you end up hating that you’re rooting for some of them. Give it time to settle in your system and then you’ll become so addicted that you’re already playing the next opening credits before the episode ends.

Makes Dallas look like the teddy bear's picnic

This whole family is a complete snakepit.
It’s great, and very funny without being in your face.
Kinda like a modern day _Game of Thrones_, everybody’s constantly being insincere and insulting each other while having hidden agendas.
I’ll say this though: you’re going to need the ability to endure and stomach people who are being incredibly annoying in order to enjoy it.
If you expect a simple, clear cut black and white conflict like in a mainstream Hollywood film, this isn’t for you.

I really don't get the obsession with Succession. Everyone in the show is truly despicable and easily hated. If I can't connect to any character, what keeps me watching? Is it just because people want to see rich people struggle, they want to toss all the one percenters into a bucket of "worst people alive because they have significantly more money than me"?

I got through four episodes, barely. The last two episodes I kept asking "why am I watching this?" and finally just pulled the plug, never to return.

W0W!!

This series is great TV . Brilliant writing. Marvellous characters that are spectacularly portrayed by incredible acting performances.

Clever dialogue. This hits the spot. Can not wait for season 4.

I can't believe the emotional pull HBO must have to get such great ratings with such trash writing... it's almost like a closed loop system and swallowing their own load. Brian Cox and the irony in his name carries the entire franchise which I hope stops with this zygote. We are not so lucky. Think of the unlikeable characters in this show and equate them to the so called creators of this show and that will be reality.

Midway through season 2 and the quality of this show can never be overemphasised. I’m usually gracious with these silly ratings, but when a show is this good I suddenly over critique and make sure it “earns” its score. But that’s because this show makes you feel uncomfortable. Especially Season 1, where you don’t know who’s who or what their agenda is, you can’t pinpoint who you like or who’s the John Snow and watch it play out as expected. Everything is just so well executed from the brilliant acting to the technical stuff with the annoying focus shifts.. all make it difficult not to be fully engrossed with the story.

Tom has to be one of the weirdest characters though. One minute you want to punch him, but then he’s hilarious in the next. Turning out to be the Phil Dunphy fan favourite.

I just love it. It's so intense it almost feels perfect. I love characters and how they are portrayed. I even love the little odd moments from the more quirk characters. I haven't seen this quality in a while.

Terrific show. Plenty of talent working as a unit, I love an ensemble cast focusing on telling a story, weaving their characters mini-dramas into the larger tapestry.

So far watched the first 3 shows - very good. Will definitely see this one till the end.
F-bombs a little over the top however (I'm NOT an anti-swear person), but just because you can, doesn't mean you HAVE to. Same with the stupid scene with Caulkin and the window... seriously? That's "entertainment"????

My expectations coming into the series was I would get to see the manipulation, struggle and strategies used for the race to succession. But all we got was [spoiler] insecure family members having child-like tantrums [/spoiler] and a dumb storyline.

3 seasons of going in circles with the same plot-line and every one is a self entitled narcissist - pulling plug after S3/Ep1
S1 - 8/10
S2 - 5/10
S3 - 2/10

This show is 100% incredible. Its ability to make you give a crap about the problems of these revolting human beings is truly astounding.
The humour is on point, the drama is heart-wrenching, the performances are all award-worthy, the script is very witty, very smartly written.
What are you doing if not watching this.

Every character is a dick but you can’t turn away. Good show. But so damn sloooow. I kept wishing this was on my tivo so I can use quick mode. Also not a racially diverse show.

Literally no one in this show is likeable yet you can't fucking get enough of it.

Brilliant I freaking love it. That cast amazing

- Story 4/5
- Characters 5/5
- Manace 5/5
- Depth 4/5
- Cast 5/5
- Artistry 4/5
- Music 5/5

Now us Brits are infecting American television - can we please keep our smarmy, pretentious attempts at 'satire' away from people with genuine talent? The only parts which are worth anything were aped from the family dynamics of _The Sopranos_

Every single god damn character in the show is a MAJOR god damn buttwipe and yet.....it's **hard** to stop watching, because it's like a massive trainwreck. With multiple trains. Made of money. And lawyers. And corporate-intrigue. And screwed-up family-ties.

**Friendly warning**: you may find yourself glued to your display/TV for several days.

If you like this show, you should watch The Newsroom