The Roy family is back with a bang in HBO’s hit series Succession. And Season 4 Episode 3 titled “Connor’s Wedding” certainly did not disappoint. Stay with us for a proper breakdown of Succession Season 4 Episode 3.
SPOILERS: This article contains major spoilers from Succession Season 4 Episode 3.
For those who aren’t familiar, Succession, which debuted in June 2018, tracks the affluent Roy family, owners of Waystar RoyCo, a worldwide entertainment and media conglomerate.
Succession Season 4 Episode 3 Breakdown: Did Logan Roy really Die?
Yes, Logan Roy did die on Episode 3 of Succession Season 4. Indeed, following two harrowing brushes with mortality, the esteemed patriarch of the Roy family met his demise in the third episode.
- Logan’s demise is revealed mostly off-screen, as details are relayed through a phone conversation from the jet to the Roys on the ground.
- The inevitability of Logan’s death and the ensuing chaos became apparent. This episode was impeccably paced, with compelling attention to every detail, storyline, and character.
Logan Roy: What is the reason behind his death?
In this episode, Logan prioritizes closing the Waystar Royco-GoJo deal over attending his eldest son Connor’s wedding. Which is a significant occasion that the other Roy siblings attend.
Mid-flight across the Atlantic, Logan visits the bathroom of his private jet, only to emerge in a dire condition. As relayed by Tom Wambsgans to Logan’s estranged daughter, Shiv, over the phone.
He collapses and undergoes chest compressions until the plane lands, but is ultimately pronounced deceased.
We’re not 100 percent sure but it does seem due to heart failure of some kind. If we recall the episode’s starting moments with Logan utilizing a makeshift bathroom. And concluded with him experiencing a brain aneurysm while aboard a helicopter.
Succession Season 4: How did the kids react to Logan’s death?
maybe the most special succession moment of all time pic.twitter.com/RaToJENCxM
— kendall roy’s second wife (@princekendalll) April 10, 2023
- The entire ensemble cast of Succession is exceptional in this episode. Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin delivered standout performances in portraying Shiv and Roman’s reactions to their father’s demise.
- While Kendall is largely devastated but composed, whereas Roman and Shiv are thrown off balance by Logan’s passing.
Shiv, notified after her brothers, reverts to a vulnerable state forgiving her father for his past emotional abuse and manipulation in his final moments.
What will happen for the rest of the season after Logan’s death?
Logan’s abrupt and sudden death is quite a shrewd decision by Jesse Armstrong and the writers of Succession. And for now, there’s a lot to happen in the aftermath.
Foremost, the human aspect comes into play as Kendall, Shiv, Roman, Connor, and even Tom must grapple with the loss of a central (albeit malevolent) figure in their lives and how they will react and respond to it.
Who will take over Waystar Royco now?
- Furthermore, the show’s titular question looms large: who will assume control? If the sale to Matsson goes through, who will he appoint? If not, who will step up to fill the void?
- Inevitably, a significant power struggle is bound to ensue among both the Roy family and external parties. And seeing how it all plays out is going to be some of the absolute best stuff on TV.
Conclusion
As Succession Season 4 Episode 3 “Connor’s Wedding” came to a close, viewers were left with a sense of anticipation and intrigue about what lies ahead. The death of Logan Roy has undoubtedly shifted the dynamics of the show.
That was our Succession Season 4 Episode 3 Breakdown. What did you think about it? Do let us know in the comments down below.
Also Read: Succession Season 4: Is it the Last Season?
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