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Mar 2023
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'Succession' Season 4, Episode 2 Precap

The Ringer
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Chris and Wos get together to celebrate the new season of HBO's 'Succession' and share their reactions to its eventful first episode. They begin by examining the impressive attention to detail within their favorite scenes, the individual acting performances, and wardrobe. Next they assess the state of each of the primary characters, discuss the evolution of ... Show More
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