Succession
WARNING : SPOILERS in front for Succession ’s serial publication finale
The serial finale ofSuccessionfinally confirmed the winner and losers of the beloved HBO show . Successionseason 4 , episode 10 title " With Open eye " brought the fates of Kendall , Roman , Shiv , Tom , Connor , Greg , Matsson , and ultimately Logan to their last . The Emmy - succeed dramatic event left little ambiguity by distinctly dividing who came out on top by the terminal ofSuccessionand who was cast out in the last 88 minutes . But , in trueSuccessionfashion , just when everything seemed to be working out for a select group of fiber , the rug got draw out from under them again .
Successionended due to the personal decision of Maker Jesse Armstrong , who believe the show was good off quitting while they were ahead . This would avoid havingSuccessiondrag on just for the sake of continuing its run of popularity and acclaim . AlthoughSuccessionseason 5 is n’t happening , the coveted series benefit from Armstrong ’s determination to ultimately contribute the darling serial to a fleet resolution that is plausible for each character . For some character , theSuccessionseries finis introduced them to an exciting new chapter of achiever . For others , Succession’sfinal episode placed them back into the conversant district of licking .
Kendall Roy Was The Succession Season 4 Finale’s Biggest Loser
Kendall Roy ended up being the fictitious character who lost the most inSuccessionwhich dramaturgically makes horse sense . Kendall was at long last anointed as the true replacement by Shiv and Roman during the series finale . This give Kendall such substantiation and authorization since his entire identity was wrapped around being the CEO of Waystar . Logan had promised Kendall the key to the kingdom when he was only seven days old before decide against it throughout the years . Just when Kendall appear to have just enough support for his womb-to-tomb ambition to come reliable , Shiv stabbed him in the back and Kendall lost everything , other than the massive payday from the Gojo deal , that is . Succession ’s ending explainedthat Logan was never move to make good on his promise to Kendall .
Roman Roy Lost Succession, But Still Received A Happy Ending
Roman Roy lost his business interest to be the CEO and to keep back ascendance of Waystar with Kendall . Roman , who appeared to still be unravel his grief after losing his father , remained emotionally fragile throughout theSuccessionseries finale , which was the most honest portrayal of his character in the intact show . TheSuccessionseries finis revealed that Roman was not fit for the Book of Job despite being a good - hearted and emotionally palpable somebody underneath the surface . Roman win in this way since he no longer had to pretend to be someone he ’s not just to advance Logan ’s love . After processing and questioning " why not me ? " , Roman faced the truth that he was simply not like his begetter .
Did Shiv Roy Win Succession? It’s Very Complicated
Shiv Roy had the most leverage on both sides of the Gojo spate despite getting betrayed by Matsson out of the United States Waystar chief executive officer berth . Shiv had been colluding with multiple parties before theSuccessionseason finale which give her the most options but also made her the most vulnerable . Shiv ’s self - interest try out to be her downfall inSuccessionsince she was only unforced to help those who would offer her the best personal outcome . After Mattsson drive in her over , she was forced to back Kendall until the moment of truth where she revealed she did n’t conceive in him . Her determination enable Tom to take her part as U.S. chief executive officer , reestablishing their loyalty to each other even though Shiv is not happy about Tom ’s promotion in the slightest .
Connor Roy Winning In Succession Depends On What Happens Next
Connor Roy basically came out on top inSuccessionregardless of the Gojo softwood , especially if President - elect Mencken finish up securing the Oval Office . Connor , who was largely out of the characterisation in the Waystar family business drama , will become a U.Sl Ambassador under President Mencken , which would finally land him a significant position in politics . In addition , Connor ’s wife Willa design to work on her playwriting , her womb-to-tomb aspiration . Connor owned Logan ’s iconic Manhattan abidance and was on the whole satisfied with his lifetime by the end ofSuccession . He rest an emblem of individual ambitions and fulfilment outside of Logan ’s Waystar umbrella that contrasted Kendall , Roman , and Shiv ’s obsessive vie for their father ’s incarnate favourable reception .
Tom Wambsgans Won Succession (But With Caveats)
Tom Wambsgans was the biggest winner in theSuccessionseries stopping point as the new United States CEO of Waystar . He successfully landed the position by working with Matsson to betray Shiv and act as the postured brass on the domesticated side of Logan ’s media imperium . Tom was arguably the most patriotic and obedient to Logan out of Kendall , Roman , and Shiv , peculiarly when he was willing to go to prison house to deliver Logan ’s legacy from the bad military press of Waystar ’s sail ship cover - up in season 3 . Tom ’s servitude and willingness to comply with the authority localise him aside from the entitled and indignant agency of the Roy kids . This was on the button the case of flexibility that Matsson was look for in his U.S. CEO . However , it ’s changeable how long Tom will stay in that persona since he is expendable to Matsson and wields no true power .
Cousin Greg Was Another Complex Winner In Succession
Cousin Greg won inSuccessiononly because Tom became CEO . Tom find out that Greg had informed Kendall he was Matsson ’s choice for the role , which nearly lose him the chance . Despite this last - minute backstabbing , Tom ’s sexual love for Greg stayed unattackable since he had always been a strange type of mentor to him throughoutSuccession . Greg proceed behind Tom ’s back might have actually earned him some deference since Tom might have done the same affair and could see the intelligence behind the looseness . Greg remained close to Tom and ends up wielding more corporate responsibility than Kendall and Roman by the end ofSuccession .
Lukas Matsson Won In Succession Season 4’s Finale
Lukas Matsson was the only actual winner inSuccessionstill awake to savour the fruits of the batch . Matsson take control of Waystar , despite paying more than he had originally intended , but at last remain the top Canis familiaris of the medium conglomerate . Matsson want to have function with Logan on the mint since he respect him much more than he did Kendall , Roman , or Shiv . Matsson had always been several steps forward of the Roy kids throughoutSuccessionseason 4 , making his ultimate victory unsurprising despite some interesting gibbousness in the road along the mode . Although Matsson was virtuously refutable and curious , he was the only someone Logan actually entrust to take over Waystar in the end .
Logan Roy Was The True Winner Of Succession After All
Logan lost his life inSuccessionseason 4 but still was the true achiever of the integral series . Even though he did persuade love in his heart for his kids , he know they were not serious people in the corporate world and could not handle doing what he did . Logan was trying to monish his kid about the chroma and ruthlessness of the job more than he was trying to make them feel unequal . The role of CEO at Waystar quite literally kill Logan , who appeared to have require his children to pursue other affair in life but did not have the right words to say it . Logan bask keep his small fry close in the secret plan ofSuccessionbut end up winning most of all by keep them out of Waystar , which after all was Logan ’s pet child .
