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Apr 2023
58m 23s

‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 5 Recap

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Bill, Sean, and Joanna are back to break down the fifth episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4. They discuss the alarming revelations regarding Lukas Matsson’s personal life and the complicated dynamic between him and the Roy siblings. Along the way, they also talk about Roman and Kendall’s inability to effectively handle the GoJo deal and Shiv’s behind-the-scenes strategic maneuvering. They close with predictions on who will be running Waystar Royco at the end of the season.


Hosts: Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Kai Grady

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