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Writers Room
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13:43 - 17:37 (03:54)

Discussion about the process of picking storyline ideas in a writers' room usually leads to them being drawn towards what they call 'the ice cream', which often is just fun, such as wanting to see Kerry, a character on the show, fail an audition for a news anchor.

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The writers of Succession sometimes focus on what they call "ice cream," fun and exciting ideas that they know would be entertaining.
13:43 - 15:15 (01:32)
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Succession
Summary

The writers of Succession sometimes focus on what they call "ice cream," fun and exciting ideas that they know would be entertaining. One storyline they worked on involved a character becoming more ruthless and firing people, while another featured a painful audition tape for a news anchor job.

Chapter
Writers Room
Episode
“Rehearsal” with Lucy Prebble and Laura Wasser
Podcast
HBO's Succession Podcast
Succession’s Logan Roy faces an emotionally complex situation as he navigates a new relationship with his assistant while dealing with his son’s pending divorce proceedings.
15:15 - 17:37 (02:22)
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Succession
Summary

Succession’s Logan Roy faces an emotionally complex situation as he navigates a new relationship with his assistant while dealing with his son’s pending divorce proceedings. The audience is left wondering what his true motivations are.

Chapter
Writers Room
Episode
“Rehearsal” with Lucy Prebble and Laura Wasser
Podcast
HBO's Succession Podcast