Will I Ever Watch Succession The Same Way

Okay, confession time. I watched all of Succession. Yep, every backstabbing, yacht-filled, obscenely rich minute of it. But, something feels… different now.

Will I ever watch Succession the same way again? I'm starting to think maybe not.

The Pre-Finale Days: Blissful Ignorance

Remember when we were all just… enjoying the Roy family's misery? We laughed at Kendall's rap attempts. We cringed at Shiv's power plays. It was pure, unadulterated schadenfreude.

We judged them! Oh, how we judged them. We were so superior, sipping our lattes, judging billionaires on our tiny screens. Good times.

Then Came The Ending...

Let's be honest. The ending was… something. Not going to spoil it here, but let's just say it stirred some feelings. Some complicated feelings.

Suddenly, it wasn't just a show about horrible people doing horrible things. It felt... deeper. Existential, even. Yikes.

The Post-Finale Reality: Uh Oh

Now, when I think about Succession, a strange feeling creeps in. It's a mix of guilt, empathy, and a tiny bit of… understanding?

I know, I know! Hear me out. I'm not saying the Roys are suddenly role models. But, seeing their vulnerabilities, their childhood traumas bubbling to the surface… it humanized them. A little.

And now, I catch myself thinking, "Okay, maybe Shiv was just trying to impress her dad." Or, "Poor Kendall just wanted to be loved!" Shudder. Have I gone soft?

Am I the only one who secretly felt a tiny bit bad for Tom? Okay, maybe not. But the show definitely made you consider the motivations behind the madness.

The Unpopular Opinion (Brace Yourselves)

Here it comes. The opinion that might get me canceled. I think… I think I understand Succession less now than I did before the finale.

Before, it was simple. Rich people bad. Laugh at rich people. Now? It's a tangled web of daddy issues, ambition, and the soul-crushing weight of extreme wealth.

And honestly, that's a little too real for my escapist TV. Give me zombies or dragons any day.

"The Roy family: less monsters, more… messed up humans?"

The Re-Watch Dilemma

So, will I ever re-watch Succession? Probably. But it won't be the same carefree, judgment-filled experience. Now, I'll be overthinking every scene.

I'll be analyzing every facial expression, every subtle power play. It'll be less "ha ha, they're awful!" and more "Oh, honey, you need therapy."

Maybe that's a good thing. Maybe Succession is more than just entertainment. Maybe it's a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and emotional stuntedness.

Or maybe, just maybe, I'm reading way too much into a TV show. Either way, thanks Succession. You've ruined me.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go watch something lighthearted. Maybe Teletubbies?