Succession Season 1 Episode 2
Succession
Season 1

Ep 2. Sh*t Show at the F**k Factory

  • TVMA
  • June 10, 2018
  • 58 min
  • 7.7  (7,978)

Logan Roy and his family members are dealing with the aftermath of a disastrous press conference from the previous episode where he was supposed to announce his retirement but instead made an embarrassing on-air gaffe. The episode kicks off with Kendall Roy, Logan's eldest son, trying to clean up the mess left by his father. Kendall, who is now in charge of the Roy family business, is trying to put out the flames of the media frenzy surrounding the blunder.

Kendall's siblings, Siobhan and Roman, are also seen dealing with the chaos, with Siobhan helping her partner on a political campaign while Roman is left to navigate the tricky waters of his father's disapproval. In the midst of all this, Logan is holed up in his office, trying to come to grips with his loss of power. His long-time confidante and COO of Roy Co., Frank, implores him to take action, but Logan is obstinate, convinced that he has done nothing wrong.

Meanwhile, the company's various divisions are dealing with their own problems. The media arm is struggling to find a way to spin the debacle in their favor, while the parks division is trying to stay afloat amidst rumors of mismanagement. The episode title, "Sh*t Show at the F**k Factory," refers to a disastrous product launch at yet another division of the company.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise between the various characters. Kendall and Siobhan butt heads over whether or not to release a press statement addressing Logan's gaffe, while Roman becomes more and more desperate for his father's approval. Logan himself becomes increasingly erratic, making rash decisions that affect both the company and his family.

One of the stand-out performances of the episode comes from actor Jeremy Strong, who plays Kendall Roy. His character is struggling with addiction and his father's disapproval, and Strong does an excellent job of portraying the character's complicated emotions. Another standout is Kieran Culkin, who plays Roman Roy. Roman is the black sheep of the family, and Culkin perfectly captures his character's mix of arrogance and insecurity.

Overall, "Sh*t Show at the F**k Factory" is a tense and gripping episode that sets the stage for the drama that will unfold over the rest of the season. The show's mix of family dysfunction and corporate intrigue makes for a unique and compelling viewing experience that is not to be missed.

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  • First Aired
    June 10, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    58 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (7,978)