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Unhappy Marriages and Bumbling Doofuses in "Succession"
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02:27 - 06:18 (03:51)

The latest episode of "Succession" explores the dynamics between unhappy marriages and the desire for someone to acknowledge them, intertwined with the parallel of the children's wariness towards their father's incompetence. This theme is also reflected in the relationships between mother and daughter in unhappy marriages.

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The latest episode of "Succession" sheds light on the power dynamic and imbalance in a marriage as one partner uses belittlement to feel in control.
02:27 - 04:41 (02:14)
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Marriage dynamics
Summary

The latest episode of "Succession" sheds light on the power dynamic and imbalance in a marriage as one partner uses belittlement to feel in control. The episode explores the tension and underlying conflicts that have been present from the beginning of the show.

Chapter
Unhappy Marriages and Bumbling Doofuses in "Succession"
Episode
Onions and Football in Tuscany (with Hunter Harris and Mark Mylod)
Podcast
HBO's Succession Podcast
The parallels between a mother and daughter's unhappy marriages are explored in this episode, with their conversations bookending the theme.
04:41 - 06:18 (01:36)
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Relationships
Summary

The parallels between a mother and daughter's unhappy marriages are explored in this episode, with their conversations bookending the theme. The idea of an "onion" is introduced as a metaphor for a relationship.

Chapter
Unhappy Marriages and Bumbling Doofuses in "Succession"
Episode
Onions and Football in Tuscany (with Hunter Harris and Mark Mylod)
Podcast
HBO's Succession Podcast