Give this guy a medal, incredible predicition. What a guy.

"When you play the Game of Roy's, you run the company....or you just remain wealthy."

I can only see it end in one of two ways. The 3 siblings loose because they fought instead of stand together, or they all lose because kendall became logan to be CEO, which is even more tragic.

Keiran Culkin deserves an award for his performance, this episode highlighted all the kids weaknesses; Roman is emotionally weak, Shiv isn't as smart as she thinks, Kendall can't control his personal life and Connor is just clueless. It's obvious Mattson is playing Shiv and won't make her CEO, Tom has a card up his sleeve.

I think Roman is very sensitive and the sincerity of Ewan's eulogy made him realize everything was real and maybe how his own eulogy was a self serving move. He's the one who seemed to love Logan in the most guenine way of all the siblings, the raw intensity of Ewan absolutely affected him in a big way in the moment.

I think all the arrows point to Ken becoming Logan, and in this episode we had a further step: he emotionally destroyed Roman ruthlessly to manipulate him ( something he had never gone into before). I think the final conversion will take place in the final episode in a Michael Corleone way, the seeds have been planted… We all expect Kendall to fail again but I think the whole series has given the background for Ken finally go for the kill.

I think this analysis is absolutely spot on! Tom's absence was very conspicuous and it was strange to me that he made up with Shiv so easily in this episode. It's also highly unlikely to me that mattson didn't already have the US CEO idea in mind, and this is yet another case of Shiv mistakenly thinking herself a genius.

It's going to be Kendall. Jerermey Strong pretty much confirmed this in an interview when he compared his character's fate to Richard III. (Who became King by destroying everyone close to him.) Jessie Armstrong is a far too intelligent and deliberate storyteller to employ some kind of farcical "bet you didn't see that coming!" ending like having Greg or even Tom ending up in the chair. Kendall's dramatic arc, along with pretty much all of the foreshadowing points directly to him being in the chair at the end. That's the point of the show. The only way to succeed in this late capitalist era is to be a killer--a person drained of all empathy or humanity, and willing to do whatever it takes to win. Kendall succeeds by becoming Logan. And he loses everything in the process.

Your previous predictions about Kendall seeking full custody, and about Tom not being through with Shiv, both seemed highly implausible to me, but you were right about both! The possibilities for the finale seem wide open. All I know is there’s going to be plenty of betrayals.😅

Also Tom working instead of leaving work during a crazy news day like Logan would have wanted in comparison to Kendall who left work in the first episode to see Logan on his birthday. Also Logan calling Tom “son” in season 3. I’m sure there’s been more hints peppered in throughout the shows run

I just don’t get people who want Greg to take over? Dude’s just as despicable as the sibs and doesn’t even have any business acumen, him ending up as the successor will just be the most laziest ending. Tom and Kendall are the only logical options.

I agree. It's poetic that Tom, who has been working his ass off all season, gets picked as CEO over the 3 nepobabies. This punishes Kendall as after becoming Logan in the way he doesn’t want (in being a bad father) in pursuit of power, still he doesn’t get to become Logan the way he does wants (in business). Shiv gets fucked over and left with nothing but a child she's ambivalent about. Roman, who sides with Shiv only for it to blow up in both of their faces, is completely broken by this, so it wouldn’t surprised me if he kills himself. Roman's death would be a dark cloud over the family (like Rose's death was for her brothers) so that even Ambassador Connor will not be completely happy in the end.

Your analysis / recaps are by far the ones I look forward to most. How you’re able to find pertinent clips from prior seasons that looked like throwaway lines at the time make me appreciate the series so much more.

Two options: - History repeats itself: Kendall becomes Logan, being the powerful the great CEO, but completely alone without family (he fights with everyone) and without true friends. -As Logan said about his children: They are not serious people, they are idiots, so their personalities, sins and behavior make them lose the company that their father built. Maybe with a final moral: don't be like those characters because you will lose in the end.

You are so right about Tom being CEO. One thing about this show is you've got to be very keen about the cameraman and he was intent on Matsson's facial expression about Tom. The three siblings need to all lose. I think it will be best for them as human beings. They can proceed with their joint venture and hopefully be better human beings and siblings to each other. This will be super hard for Shiv. A major blow to this truce they have and I'm anxious to see whether there will be some growth to her character and how she views Tom. She's never taken him seriously.

It would make sense for Lukas to choose Tom. At the tailgate party Tom basically showed himself to be the perfect puppet: couldn’t even answer whether he was a hands-on guy or not without Lukas’ pre approval. Plus he’s got the experience as head of ATM. Gonna be an interesting final episode.

My money is on Kendall. He had the most character development and evolution, and its true to the title of the show. Tom being the remaining "family " member working in the business doesn't tie up the series nor narrative as nicely.

My prediction is that the final shot of the series will be Logan's casket silently sitting in its mausoleum and then out of nowhere....BOOM. The lid blows off of it. Logan sits up and we hear one final Fuck Off as Logan sits up, disheveled and out for blood.

I'd love to see Tom win it all, even though I want Kendall to win.

You are one talented man!! Listening to the official pod and you caught on to the little things others reviewers missed. Can't wait for the video for the finale!!

That scene between Tom and Shiv - when he raises his left hand and bows his head... yes he's exhausted, but it's also partly Tom's long con act of staying close to the family [really Power] through Shiv. Despite his emotional destruction by her approach to their marriage and their recent major fight and marital breakdown, he's wearing his wedding ring and he practically waves it [symbolic of his intended original loyalty] in her face, and the camera cuts to Shiv staring straight at it, before she gives him permission to go her [their] apartment.

Greg gets the new board seat. He asked for it in S1E1. Remember: Logan added him to the piece of paper?

Caroline is an objectively terrible mother but I really like the way the show presented her in this episode. Her kindness to Carrie.and Marcia's acceptance of Carrie at the funeral was a great choice by the writers and was a really great moment for all the characters involved. I feel like Caroline would be a great hang. Her wit alone does a lot of heavy lifting to make up for some toxic qualities of mind and soul.

Marcia could have diffused that situation after Logan's stroke if she just explained that he was not himself and it could be hurtful to see him like that. She must have understood that the situation was opaque for the children.

Finally learned from Ewan’s eulogy why their sister was a sore spot for Logan - the fact he lived his entire life thinking he was the cause of her death by giving her polio. Unless they mentioned it before this was the first I heard about it.

thats a very good prediction especially with all the hints shown. nice vid

Mattson knew about her pregnancy and Kendall knew about having a US CEO before we saw discussions. I think Kendall and Mattson has a back door to each other.

greg isnt that unrealistic, he has proven to be a useful greg to whoever he has gregged for

well done! Alexander mentions that very scene at the church in his post finale interview. Brilliant catch

Your prediction was incredibly accurate!!! How could you pull that off? You are a genius ❤❤❤

another awesome review. Thanks for the Board of Directors graphic, very helpful.

It was starting to look like Greg would be the puppet CEO, but maybe that’s too crazy… Tom being chosen would be my secret wish. The way Tom missed the funeral to work is such a Logan move. And Mattson and Logan recognized each other as rivals and fellow sharks… I wouldn’t be shocked if Mattson follows a similar Logan logic and chooses Tom. By the end, it was Tom who was the sidekick to Logan instead of any of his blood children. 🤭

Great analysis however I don't think Tom will be chosen, I think Mattson, who won't want to give up any power and won't want to promote someone who isn't loyal, will make Greg the US CEO.

What if Kendall puts Greg in the board seat? He’s family and Kendall thinks he’s on his side after telling him about Shiv. Then it could come down to Greg deciding between Kendall and Mattson, but he could influence Mattson to make himself or Tom CEO.

Brilliant!! I will go back to find ur commentary on previous episodes. U r a standout

Good stuff, much more thoughtful than the other KZfaqrs who simply summarize what I already know.

Deep down I just want them all to lose, but I know that won't happen! 😅

You do a great job with the recaps. I enjoy watching them.

Dude, I think you’re right! Last night I got the sense that the CEO seat will be Tom’s!

Brilliant breakdown, Kev!!

Greg!! He should get everything

I think that Kendall is most likely to win purely for dramaturgical reasons. He is the only one who is able to fully succed Logan - as CEO of Waystar and even more importantly as "neo-Logan". If CEO title goes any other way (Shiv, Tom, Greg whatever), CEO of Waystar position would be less that half as powerful as it used to be, so anyone occupying the spot would not succed Logan completely. Tbh if it all comes down to Roman (which is probable), I think Kendall still wins, because as a "neo-Logan" he will make his brother into submission, just as Logan did in S1E6. This would reinforce idea of Kendall as a killer and a new Logan.

Wow- I love the way you laid this out- didn’t think of it - but you may have it right.

I'm team Greg. So if Tom wins this I'll take it as an win

Team Kendall all day. 😂😂 L to the OG solidified that for me way back then.

Jeremy Strong, or “Kendall” is on the last two podcasts for HBO’s follow-up (ep. 9 and ep. 10). That may tell you something.

In an interview, Sarah mentioned there is clue in the official poster & when you look at it your theory is spot on! In the poster you've got shiv, roman & greg on one side, and kendall, tom & connor on the other.

The subtle way Gerri turned her back to Logan's "ladies" was such a badass move!

In the first episode of the first season, Logan was upset about Kendall leaving work for his birthday. IN this episode Tom chose work over the funeral. Tom is the right choice. If Logan was there, he would choose Tom.

I think you nailed it!!! Good analysis....

That's actually a great finale, but i kinda wish seeing Kendall winning this thing.

I'm loving the Colin story arc.

Great vid. I personally likes shiv’s speech. “My world of a father” hit hard

Love your videos!!!!

The AUDACITY of Kendall wanting full custody for kids he NEVER sees. It was is damn ego.

I can't wait for the final episode man. It's gonna be wild.

holy man, you actually got it

honestly, i really like the idea of roman standing up to his abuser, and voting to sell.

This prediction is so legit! Makes sense completely!!!!!!!!!

Posted 24 seconds ago? So ready to watch this

We need the analysis of EVERYTHING of the finale!!!

you know, I think Greg has a big chance since s1e1, the show literally begin with him on screen, working in his uncle business and the slowly climbing the success ladder...remember who else started working in his uncle business and go from poor to rich after? 😉

Dude, I can’t believe you were spot on.

First episode: Logan decided to stay on as CEO after Kendall chose to attend his father's birthday party instead of work. Finale: Matsson chooses Tom to be the new CEO because he chose to work instead of attending Logan's funeral. Would be kind of poetic.

Very accurate prediction!

Hey kev,love your style brada.I agree 💯 it would b fitting no doubt.

I think Greg has to betray Tom in the end. So he might just undermine him at the key moment.

The wives and lovers scene/group were my favorite ❤

Seeing Tom and Greg come out on top could be a 😮 but 🎉 moment

Ok I thought this as well. However they already did this last season with Tom betraying shiv and the siblings. If they did it again it would be kind of wack right?? It’s so many ways this could end. I was thinking that Matson would take over and name Ken as the CEO……

well well well, you are absolutely spot on. You picked up everything, some things I had missed, but my man you have great observation and decuction skills. Even if the writers want to subvert our expectations, you will be mostly right depending on what they have setup so far. And as others mentioned, I love the fact that you connect previous episodes to explain the scenes. Love you man, take care.

Very exciting predictions.

I can't wait for Stewy's position. Plus as soon as he opens his mouth I know I'm going to get a giggle.

Mattson won’t pick Shiv. He’s not stupid. He sees how disloyal she is. He’ll pick Greg.

I was struck when the narrator stated that were it a Netflix show Greg would end up as CEO - but this was Succession. Yet I can't help but find it meaningful that the show actually opens with Greg. And that his actions set off more plot points than any other character.

Your Succession reviews are my favorite, you manage to look at the characters, rather than just fall for a favorite and push that narrative. Thank you. I would add this, we really don't know that the election results won't be overturned either, do we? I hope it is not Greg, what experience does he actually have? He hasn't worked his way up from the dog outfit, other than to pull a name-dropping connection per his mother's advice. His only skill set, is lying, kissing ass, getting drugs, and blackmail. He isn't one of the children, but he keeps trying to weasel into his own made-up slot, making up names. He screwed Shiv, because she wouldn't pay him off with his blackmail, that he got from Mattson...probably on purpose as Mattson is stirring things up. The only people who dont' want to sell to Mattson are Roman and Ken (the terrible usurper whose hunger to run the company that his father built (everything Ken tries to do fails, no one wants to be around him) and he has no problem putting his father in prison if he could have. Roman is funny in a very mean, sarcastic way, but in no way capable of running anything, he too did not even work, until very recently, recall, he wouldn't even show up to work...at all other than to roll in when he felt like it and leave just as haphazardly. It would be great if Tom ended up doing okay somehow and Shiv and he got back together, and we see Shiv wanting to be a good mom. Shiv does love Tom, she is one of the few who has shown real heart feelings, aside from Romulus, but again, he is very twisted and incapable of mature conversations, it is all quips and connected to partying, 'walk across to the bar', as he says something to that effect to Mencken. Colin does not like Roman, and I don't think he wants to work for him either. He does not respect him, like he at least did Logan. I don't want the show to end. Wait until everyone somehow finds out what Ken the backstabber and Hugo have been up to, that has to come out somehow, some sort of trump card to mess things up too. We don't know what Geri might do, and I think everyone, including Mattson respects her.

It’s going to be Kendall, it’s always been Kendall.

Very good analysis and prediction. But how do we know you don't have secret info from the last episode? 🙂

A lot of people talk about how the sibs are going to lose. I don’t think that’s what’s going to fully happen. I think one of them will be named CEO, but it will feel like a loss. All of their fighting and campaigning for the top job will lead to one of them winning, but at what cost. I feel like the message is going to be like be careful what you wish for.

Great theory!!!

Good prediction!!

I think it’s Greg. It feels outlandish for the show and Maddson has shown no interest in Tom other than making fun of him previously. He greeted Greg by saying hey sexy to him during this episode

He gives the board seat to Tom is another option and Tom fully betrays Shiv 😂😂😂

Sandy and Stewy tho! They keep showing us that he’s hanging out. I think most if not all the eps have shown us Sandy silently observing the goings on. I think the twist will be that Mattson acquires W/R and immediately let’s Sandy and Stewy sell it off in pieces, splitting the best morsels off for himself, and cutting the sibs out completely. Somebody was in that limo with Mattson, and I think it was Stewy. The entire show began with Stewy and Sandy trying to feed WR to private equity. I think it may end with the success of that enterprise.

I came here after the finale to see what you predicted. Wow. You were right.

Thank you so much for your analysis - one thing that you didn’t mention but is an important detail is that Logan said that when he dies - Marcia gets his vote on the board - Marcis has two votes. And Marcia and Greg are seen talking in episode 4 although their conversation is cut off -I do imagine that she will swing her votes in favor of Greg. I don’t think any of the Roy children will be a successor. And Greg name is on their paper - he is a contender even if. He has a question mark

This is exactly what I’ve been saying, tho I can see it being someone new & everyone getting screwed as the ending too. I do feel Shiv set up this chain of events by connecting Matsson & Mencken, and it’s all over now

It really could go in any direction. I don't see Roman as the CEO so it goes down to Shive vs Kendall. Part of me thinks he started to act more like Logan towards the end of this episode, so I'm guessing the other swat vacated by Logan will be on team Kendall. The voting scene should be epic!! I truly hate to see this show end

❤️ your prediction. But I think Greg was in the car with Mattson when he was on the phone with Shiv meaning he could elect Greg as the US CEO

I really think your right about roman betraying Kendall and siding with shiv. There is a 2 second clip from either season 4 trailer or mid season 4 trailer, where it looks like Kendall pushing roman against a wall with one hand around it neck and face. and it looks like its in the boardroom they are always in. I cant find the clip anymore. Tom definitely gonna be named CEO

PERFECT! This scenario reminds me of Cersai's statement "when you play at the game of Thrones, you either win or die". That's how cutthroat this family is. I agree with your prediction. Despite all the mechanations Tom will end up CEO of Maatson's Waystar. This show is incred6!

So I just rewatched the “Weeks Ahead” trailer on 1:15 you see Ken’s reaction to Roman’s betrayal…. So it seems you’re right Bridge, Roman will screw Ken again….

I needed this analysis. I have been fantasizing that greg the egg could succeed but you have soundly smashed this idea ... ... unless Ewan can place his grandson on the board (greg is on the piece of paper left by logan) the way sandy placed sandi ... ... and he will side with shiv (mattson). I can't wait for the conclusion. Go greg!

Great video! I'm really thinking Kendall will win. Full circle from the pilot becoming the "killer" he needed to be. If Mattson wins all's I know is Greg has definitely made a deal that will be set up with a sweet gig, maybe head of ATN?

Votes on the board mather and Roman has a vote. Please don^t forget that, he will probably have to decide between his siblings... Also if Madsen wins Gerri is well placed to be the new CEO, if he decides against Shiv getting that position.

after your explanation tom makes so much sense

I think this prediction is on point. It's still a win for Greg, who will Tom will keep on.

I have the exact same prediction but I do believe that Mattson will go with Greg instead of Tom, he is that kind of guy 😂 and then that makes Greg's name being on Logan's will some sort of strange prediction from Logan

I was thinking the same thing! It just makes sense. Crazy, but makes sense lol

I was thinking Tom might get the job to but a better twist would be Shiv seeing shes not going to get it and her suggesting Tom