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Oct 2021
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‘Succession’ Season 3 Season Premiere wi...

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Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey discuss the dynamite season premiere of 'Succession.' They talk about the key moves Kendall looks to make as he wages war against Logan (01:54) along with the reality check that Shiv provides to the show. Later, Joanna sits down with actor Brian Cox to discuss what a typical viewer might get wrong about Logan Roy (47:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Joanna Robinson

Guest: Brian Cox

Producer: Steve Ahlman

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