Is it Immoral to Like Any Succession Character?
I have just watched Succession’s episode 8 of season 4. It is a weird time to be a Roman fan... Before I jump into this discussion, I want to make it clear that there are huge Succession spoilers ahead of this paragraph. So read with caution.
Succession Season 4 Spoilers Ahead
Let me start by saying, I do not exactly “root” for any characters in Succession, but I have some characters that I am more engaged by than others. Namely, Roman and Shiv. I consider these characters extremely rich and filled with depth, and I love seeing them on screen. They’ve both stolen the show on multiple occasions.
So with this in mind, I am not disappointed or conflicted by what happened in episode 8, where Roman showed his true colours as a full-blown fascist, and where Shiv’s plans fell apart right in front of her (one of these is obviously much worse than the other…)
Episode 8, season 4, has sparked a lot of discourse. This is one of those episodes where people have not only been discussing the nature of the show and the narrative, but they have been actively questioning the moral integrity of the audience. An episode like this turns up every once in a while for Succession. The last big one…
