If the Roy siblings are at present going via the levels of grief as they address their father’s demise, “Residing+” finds them within the bargaining part. Whereas for many individuals, that manifests itself in “what if” or “if solely” statements, for Kendall and Roman, meaning an try at actually beating demise. Within the days since Logan’s passing, the brothers have made loads of excuses for his or her emotions. Kendall talked to his “grief man,” Roman “pre-grieved,” however ultimately, the unhappiness continued to seep out in unhealthy bursts. Lastly, in “Residing+,” they acknowledge their emotions for a second (“I simply didn’t see it coming,” Roman admits to his brother), however mere seconds later, they’re again to their Roy methods, cracking jokes and making poor enterprise choices primarily based on their unwieldy feelings. The result’s one other 60 minutes of defective management on the a part of Waystar’s new CEOs, with Shiv choosing up the items behind them. At this level, it appears she is within the place to take the Succession crown and “win” the collection, however with 4 episodes left, lots might change. So, we’re checking in on the place our tragic trio stands following episode six, as a result of with all of Succession’s quick dialogue, fast cuts, and business-heavy jargon, it has develop into simpler than ever to fall behind.

Shiv

She might have gotten sidelined by her brothers, however Shiv is changing into the star of Succession season 4. From her wheelings and dealings with Matsson to her endless video games with Tom, Shiv is undoubtedly rising from her father’s demise the strongest out of her siblings (Connor, per regular, not included). In some other context, a scheduled cry would appear wholly unhealthy, however at the very least it’s extra productive than firing two of your organization’s executives in sooner or later, or convincing your self you may promote everlasting life. Shiv has by no means been well-adjusted, however all issues thought-about, she appears to be doing fairly properly today. After all, that’s ignoring the actual fact she’s at present with youngster (one thing she clearly has no drawback doing). However hey, at the very least she didn’t drink this episode.

Shiv begins off episode six with one other tête-à-tête with Matsson in a scene I’m satisfied was impressed by Kylie Jenner’s controversial “His and Hers” non-public jet Instagram put up. As soon as the rich-people flirting is out of the best way, Shiv proves that, whereas she’s keen to work with Matsson, she’s not giving in to his unhinged, billionaire whims. Her maneuvers in “Residing+” reveal the significance of behind-the-scenes energy brokers, as a result of whereas she might have been glanced over for the CEO spot, Shiv has extra affect than ever earlier than. Whereas her brothers proceed to flail about, Shiv will get her cry in, strikes on, and ends the episode with a web win. Plus, no matter she’s planning with Tom appears to be going properly. (I imply, nothing says the return of an influence couple like internet hosting an election celebration.) It appears she’s lastly determined it’s higher to have Tom on her aspect than towards her, and he or she’ll put up with the bites (each literal and metaphorical) if it means getting forward.

Roman

Congratulations are to ensure that Roman, who has formally changed Kendall because the Roy household’s resident unhappy boy. Whereas each he and Kendall have confirmed within the document time of 48 hours that they aren’t match to run a multibillion-dollar firm, at the very least Kendall is having a little bit of enjoyable with it. Roman, in the meantime, appears to be the one struggling probably the most with Logan’s passing. If you happen to imagine the fan theories, the co-CEO is changing into more and more reliant on tablets and sporting his dad’s outdated Ralph Lauren sweaters as a part of his mourning course of. However even when these deep cuts are fan-made, there’s sufficient precise proof to show Roman is actually struggling. Final week’s outburst at Matsson was only the start, and now he’s firing individuals left and proper, getting oddly philosophical (He’s not flawed although, demise does really feel very one-size-fits-all)—and is it simply me, or are his insults getting weaker and extra crude? He additionally appears to be extra malleable than ever earlier than—like, the final particular person in his ear will get his vote. He was keen to tank the GoJo sale for Kendall, after which pump the Residing+ information, however when Shiv comes round and questions the plan, he’s not interested by donning matching flight jackets along with his CE-Bro. In actual fact, Roman is a relative non-factor over the last third of the episode. In the long run, he runs off to torture himself with a poorly edited and much more poorly timed joke, comforted by his father’s voice throwing insults his means prefer it’s wrapping him in considered one of Logan’s outdated sweaters.

Kendall

That’s to not say Ken is doing properly. Clearly, all the children are struggling, which does beg the query: why didn’t they postpone this product launch? They simply obtained on Matsson for forcing them to jet to Norway days after their father died, however they aren’t keen to push an investor presentation again just a few days? Certainly the Waystar household would perceive. On the very least, in the event that they gave it just a few weeks, the AI would have caught up they usually might have edited that Logan video extra convincingly. With the present tech out there, they might put their late father in a hypebeast puffer, have him making out with Trump, or flashing the hen to the viewers (to be honest, that final image most likely really exists).

However alas, the present should go on—and once I say the present, I imply the spectacular. Overlook easy keynotes: Kendall desires units, particular results, and matching jackets for him and his brother—something to distract from the truth that he has completely no clue what he’s doing. In the long run, although, he does get fortunate, managing to drag off a reasonably first rate presentation (I suppose? I’m actually undecided why everybody was so happy with the way it went), swerve a Holocaust joke from Matsson, and get some mild manifestation in on the seaside after a protracted day’s work. I might say issues began trying up for Ken by the final scene, if he didn’t finish the episode floating within the ocean. As we all know, Kendall and water don’t combine properly, and I couldn’t assist however get a chill when the credit rolled on that shot.