Screen Rant

Cousin Greg appears buffoonish and naive on HBO’s Succession, but he’s positioning himself to gain the trust of Logan Roy. 1 / 7

In “Hunting,” Greg makes two critical decisions than can be viewed as minor power moves rather than major mistakes. 2 / 7

In Succession season 1, Greg gently informs Kendall that he’s collecting evidence about the Roy family’s dirty little secrets. 3 / 7

In Succession season 2, Kendall sets up Greg in a penthouse; a smart move. 4 / 7

It makes sense for Greg to request a private meeting with Logan to lay all the chips on the table, all his concerns and wants. 5 / 7

Shiv is set up to be Logan's successor, but Kendall and Greg can outmaneuver her through manipulation and blackmail. 6 / 7

Greg can organically gain insight about Shiv from his friendship with Tom. 7 / 7