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Critics Praise Succession Final Season as ‘Shakespearean’ Masterwork

The highly anticipated fourth and final season of HBO’s hit drama Succession is finally here, and fans and critics alike are buzzing with excitement. The show follows the Roy family, a wealthy and powerful clan led by patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox), as they navigate the cutthroat world of media and politics.

Season 3 ended with a shocking betrayal by Tom (Matthew Macfadyen) of his wife Shiv (Sarah Snook), as Logan’s three children – Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv, and Roman (Kieran Culkin) – forced through the sale of Waystar Royco to Lukas Mattson (Alexander Skarsgård). As the fourth season begins, tensions are at an all-time high as Logan wages war against his own children.

Critics have been raving about the final season of Succession, with many praising the show’s Shakespearean tragedy mode and its ability to stay true to its core cynicism while exploring the heartache and insecurities driving its ruthless power players. The ensemble cast has also been lauded for their performances, with the characters feeling more urgent and locked-in than ever before.

As fans gear up for the premiere of Succession Season 4 on Sunday, March 26 on HBO and HBO Max, it’s clear that this odious clan will be sorely missed. From the acid dialogue to the private jets to the horror its characters feel whenever they are forced to brush up against the real world, everything that fans love about Succession is here in full force. So sit back, relax, and get ready for one final ride with the Roys.