HBO's Succession has everyone excited since season 4 has begun filming and award nominated star Kieran Culkin recently hinted that the peace treaty signed by the Roy siblings to achieve a common goal might not last for long (via Deadline).
Fans will definitely be looking out for more twists and turns as well as the addition of more exciting characters. So far, a couple of individuals on the critically acclaimed HBO series have stood out as more intriguing, according to Redditors.
Kendall Roy
Kendall’s life becomes complicated when he is promised the position of CEO only for his father Logan to change his mind. MikeArrow states that “he's basically the POV character of the show and I relate to his particular psychological issues.”
The Reddior is right about Kendall being the “point of view” character since the motivations of his siblings and associates are always loosely or tightly tied to his own. He has several highs and lows and is the only one of the siblings who has challenged his cruel dad in compelling ways. Kendall is far from perfect either, with the important theme of addiction being highlighted through him.
Tom Wambsgans
ATN’s Chairman of Global Broadcast News finds life to be a lot harder than he expected when he marries Shiv. Redditor hardvengeance77 notes that “he married into this mess of a family but has an incredible sense of humor.”
Indeed, most of Tom’s strangest Succession quotes are also some of the funniest overall. As complicated as his life may be, he always finds a way to put a smile on his face and cheer up those around him. Together with Greg, he undoubtedly makes the show’s best duo.
Greg Hirsch
Cousin Greg quickly becomes one of the most important members of Roy family operations when he gets a job at Royco. About him Foy3367 says, “he soaks up information like a sponge, yet he’s unassuming and constantly being underestimated.”
Greg is a very relatable character because of his awkwardness. He doesn’t have the same confidence that most of the main characters do, but he’s still competent. Through appearance, it’s easy to assume that Greg is naive, but he is far from that. As one of the smartest Succession characters, he knows when to question what’s being asked of him and when to push for new opportunities.
Roman Roy
The COO of Wayster Royco is cocky but is often seen as too immature to lead. 80AlleyCats describes him as having “a sh***y outside concealing a warm, gooey center."
Roman’s unpredictability is the most fascinating thing about him. Viewers are never quite sure which side of Roman they are going to get per episode as he often alternates between annoying and likable. The stereotypical “rich kid,” Roman has no clue how to take himself to the next level. He’s just happy being one of the members of a wealthy family.
Connor Roy
Unlike the other Roy siblings, Connor has no intention to get the top job in the company. AspiringPolymathPara says “His lines are always hilarious plus I’m liking his confidence now in wanting to get involved in the company.”
Thanks to his libertine lifestyle, Connor always comes off as the unique person in a show where everyone is obsessed with titles, wealth, and power. He rarely gets caught up in the fights either and as such, he appears more reasonable. There’s the delusional side of him too, which makes him one of the funniest Succession characters. He even runs for President even though he has a 0.05% chance of getting elected.
Marcia Roy
Logan’s third wife does her best to take care of him but often clashes with him over his decisions. Ineffable_Twaddle names Marcia their favorite character because of “her take no BS attitude.”
Marcia’s caring nature is the most laudable thing about her. When Logan suffers a brain hemorrhage, she is the one that helps him out the most. Though she is devoted to Logan, Marcia doesn’t just bow down to everyone around him. She constantly clashes with the Roy siblings and is also unafraid to confront women that she considers a threat to her marriage.
Logan Roy
The elderly founder of Waster Royco has a hard time deciding who to leave his company to. Amazingjaype likes how “He's just too much for anyone to handle.”
Mean and blunt, Logan is nowhere near one of the most likable Succession characters. But viewers will appreciate the fact that success is hard to find without his kind of ruthlessness. A great judge of character, Logan always knows who is qualified and who isn’t. And he never lets his feelings get in the way of good decision-making either.
Willa Ferreyra
Willa meets Connor during her days as an escort, and he convinces her to be in an exclusive relationship with him. About her, kiefer_reddit writes, “she’s the only character I'd describe as somewhat likable."
It isn’t hard to see why Connor fell for Willa. She lacks the arrogance that almost every other character on the show possesses. She happily settles into the new family and never questions anything going on, no matter how weird.
Frank Vernon
Logan Roy’s long-term consigliere also serves as the Vice President of Waystar Royco. A deleted user describes him as “just a real dude.”
Frank always has the company’s best interests at heart. Among his most impressive actions is choosing to side with the group looking to kick out Logan as CEO during the “Vote of No Confidence” proceedings. Even after he gets fired, he manages to maneuver his way back to the top, becoming an important figure once again.
Stewy Hosseini
After a Redditor names Stewy as one of the best, villan3lle backs him up, stating, “great choice.” On the show, Stewy engages his long-time friend Kendall on a number of deals.
There are many things to admire about Stewy, including the fact that he has become wildly successful at a very young age despite not being from a super-affluent family like his friend Kendall. He always knows the best decisions to make too and never hesitates to grab an opportunity, notably the hostile takeover.