I'm Just Done with Succession and Don't Know What to Do Anymore

A month ago, I was browsing the internet looking for movies or series centered around wealth. That’s when I stumbled upon Succession. I bookmarked it, but I kept putting it off because, honestly, it felt like too much content to commit to. Fast forward to last week—I couldn't sleep and decided to binge-watch something. That’s when I finally hit play on Succession, and wow, I was immediately hooked.

Yes, I know all the characters are absolutely terrible people, but there’s something strangely captivating about the show. The lifestyle they portray—private jets, helicopters, sprawling mansions, expensive cars, designer clothes, and the sheer ease with which they get things done—it’s all so fascinating to watch. As the episodes progressed, I found myself feeling like a part of their dysfunctional family.

Every character is self-centered, power-hungry, cold, and backstabbing. They have no regard for anyone else’s emotional, financial, or spiritual well-being if it gets in the way of their ambitions. And yet, despite all this, I found myself rooting for Kendall. There’s something about him that made me relate to him in a weird way.

The ending was perfect. Roman’s line about them all being "bullshit" hit the nail on the head. They were never serious people. But I can’t help but wonder: if Kendall hadn’t been so emotionally broken, could he have been the right choice?

I really feel for the guy. Yes, he’s a mess, and yes, he’s a business psycho, but he’s also got undeniable leadership qualities. He had to deal with siblings who either couldn’t see or wouldn’t admit that he was better than them in many ways—both as a professional and, ironically, as a person. His father dangled the throne in front of him but never truly groomed him for it. And let’s not forget how his family constantly manipulated him, knowing the emotional baggage he carried.

I know they’re all monsters, but Kendall feels like the least monstrous of them all. Part of me hopes he cashes out and somehow finds peace, even though I know peace is probably the last thing Succession characters are capable of.

So, now that I’ve finished the show, I’m left feeling… empty. What do I do now? How do I move on from this masterpiece?