**Recap: ‘Succession’ Finds Dark Humor in the Aftershocks of Family Dysfunction**
In a world where family dinners are more like gladiatorial matches, HBO’s “Succession” has once again proven that the only thing more dysfunctional than the Roy family is a Thanksgiving dinner at a vegan’s house. As the latest season unfolds, viewers are treated to a masterclass in dark humor, where the only thing thicker than the tension is the plot—much like the gravy at a Roy family feast.
In the latest episode, Kendall Roy, played by Jeremy Strong, attempts to bond with his siblings over a game of Monopoly, only to turn it into a high-stakes negotiation that would make even the most seasoned Wall Street brokers weep. “I thought we were playing Monopoly, not ‘Who Can Ruin Their Family Faster?’” quipped Roman Roy, played by Kieran Culkin, while flipping the board and declaring himself the “King of Bankruptcy.”
Meanwhile, Shiv Roy, the only sibling with a semblance of a moral compass, is seen trying to convince her father, Logan, that empathy is not just a fancy word for “I’m sorry.” “Dad, just because you can buy a yacht doesn’t mean you should,” she said, while secretly plotting to buy a yacht of her own. “I mean, have you seen the size of the hot tub?”
The episode culminates in a family meeting that resembles a hostage negotiation more than a heart-to-heart. “I haven’t seen this much tension since my last family therapy session,” said one viewer, who wished to remain anonymous but was clearly wearing a “Team Kendall” T-shirt.
As the credits roll, viewers are left wondering if the Roys will ever find common ground—or if they’ll just continue to find humor in their own misery. “At this point, I’m just waiting for them to start a family podcast called ‘How to Ruin Your Life in 10 Easy Steps,’” joked one fan on Twitter, proving that while the Roys may be a mess, at least they’re our mess.
So, grab your popcorn and prepare for more backstabbing, betrayal, and board games gone wrong. Because if there’s one thing we’ve learned from “Succession,” it’s that family is everything—especially when it comes to dark humor and even darker secrets.
