Logan's Party - Succession
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Recap

Willa's play is opening. She has a virus in her throat and was unable to speak.

Shiv is annoyed that Rhea is making a plack award for Logan's 50 years in the biz into a fully produced Dad and Rhea-athon.

The guy Shiv slept with is there, of course, because he's an actor in Willa's play.

Kendall is impressed that Willa's actually a playright. He was also impressed with one of the actresses.

When Shiv approaches, Kendall can't be assed with her Logan complaints. It's all good, he says. It's always changing.

Roman is recording an audio message about Logan. He hardly sounds sincere, so the guy wants him to go again. The sound guy is pussyfooting around Roman's feelings, and when Roman goes again, it's in a park furry voice and nasty.

Shiv wants to rally the troops to talk about Rhea and Logan, but nobody else really cares.

Greg thinks something is living in the sand from Willa's play, like sand mites. Connor bears no legal responsbility.

Logan erupts when he learns a guy fron Cruises is spooked by potential lawsuits. Send the message that with endless resources, we will destroy your life.

Shiv pokes the bear by egging on Marcia about Rhea. Marcia doesn't bite.

Logan hasn't been back to Scotland since his mother died. Nothing about his life was simple.

Shiv confronts Rhea who admits she's putting her name on the shortlist for CEO. There is a very small pool of candidates.

Roman asks Gerri for her take. Frank is worried that this is something new.

Kendall thinks Jennifer was a lifetime fuck and wants her to jet over to Dundee tonight.

Marcia asks Rhea if she's regularly tested for STDs. Marcia threatens Rhea. She has won and lost, but even when she loses, the other generally loses an eye.

Rhea tells Logan she's sensing some turbulence from Shiv and is also worried about the French problem as she might get blinded by a baguette.

Shiv wants tom to giggle with Logan so Logan can see.

Roman wants Kendall to lob a grenade at Rhea. Shiv follows up with discussion about Rose. Rose is his Logan's sister. Kendall suggests Rhea mention her and Helen, Logan's mother.

The mention of Rose goes over just as Kendall thought it would.

Rhea tries to butter Roman when Tom walks up talking about all the beautiful VIP people.

Connor wants money from Logan. Financial worries starting to bubble as a result of the play.

The kids dig into Rhea while Logan watches. Something is brewing.

The only person who makes Logan smile is Rhea.

Apparently it's less offensive over here. It's like calling someone a buddy, Greg says in reference to the guy holding up a Roy Cunt sign. The sole protestor who makes Greg uneasy because he's alone.

Shiv is annoyed to see a bathroom in Logan's old house. He does a driveby, never getting out of the car.

The Cruises guy isn't budging even with an offer of $10 million.

Rhea and Kendall talk. She says he's still in the rock tumbler. He's not ready. He assures her she has no idea where he's at, but she says it's him.

Logan's brother is there. They chat about birds they used to see.

Logan gets a robocall from Waystar for valuable shareholders. He doesn't listen.

Ewan thinks Logan may be more responsible for the planet than anyone else on it.

Ewan wants Greg to stop working for Logan. If he refuses, he's going to remove his name from his will.

He offers to give Greenpeace his $250 million cut.

Roman meets with Eduard. He wonders if Roman wants in on buying a sports team. Eduard also has full authority to work on behalf of his dad.

Connor begs Kendall to send Jennifer back to the stage. Kendall doesn't acquiesce.

Shiv wants to discuss tearing apart Rhea and gets no support. Kendall suggests Shiv just give it up.

Even Tom won't play Shiv's game. He thinks there is a world in which Rhea makes more sense for Tom.

Logan walks out of his surprise party. When Marcia says Rhea thought it would be nice, Logan turns around and goes right back into the room.

Kendall is so excited to introduce Jennifer to Logan. He's brimming with happiness. Logan isn't impressed with her "this is so awesome" comment. Kendall is disappointed Logan isn't as impressed with Jennifer as he is.

Shiv gives Logan a history book. He's got too much history. Logan worries that Rhea is liberal. She's a prick tease who told him she drank. Logan is worried. Rhea has all of his contacts. Does he have it right? He tell Shiv she is smart. She knows.

Greg confronts Logan in the pisser. He tries to explain the Gregsit. Logan says he likes Greg. Logan says he has to choose.

The Weasel is negotiating an expose in the press. When Gerri says the new face will be ripped to shreds, Shiv gets the idea to back Rhea.

Shiv decides they can't tell Logan tonight. It's his night. Gerri wants to make sure she's willing to accept the call.

Kendall raps for Logan while everyone watches in stunned silence.

L to the OG Kendall sings over and over. We get to see Kendall's message for his dad.

Roman pulls Eduardo over to the table to tell him he bought Hearts. Roman bought the wrong team.

Shiv tells Logan to trust his guy. He can't give it to her or to anyone else because of sentiment.

Logan makes the announcement.

Kendall has soured on Jennifer because she said awesome a lot while she was talking to his dad.

Marcia is upset Logan didn't tell her he was stepping aside. He didn't like her saying he should sell the company. She's bored. He is boring her.

Ewan pokes Logan who wonders how Ewan could know what kind of journalism their mother could approve of when they last saw her when they were four and five.

 

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Succession
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8
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Succession Season 2 Episode 8 Quotes

Hey, Ken. Maybe you should tell that story about how you tried to kill him and take over the company. That ought to moisten the old peepers.

Roman

Connor: It's interesting that dad's agreed to go back to Scotland for this dedication dinner.
Shiv: Yeah.
Connor: He didn't have it easy.
Shiv: Umm hmm.
Connor: He had to shit outside, right? Sometimes I think I'll never truly understand dad until I shit outside.