.erinmartina on the fate of Roman Roy -- and why he was always going to end up like this. succession
were always doomed to fail would be simplifying things. When raised by a father whose primary objective was to pit his children against each other, they were bound to carry those burdens even after his death. Those burdens have only worsened; the complicated-at-best legacy of Logan Roy shattered everything around his children because without him, what else do they have?
But there was always something more profound and complex underneath his bravado, and seeing it be undone throughout this final season has been something to behold. We saw him pinball his way through his various characters: pathetic man-child, sex-sick puppy, fledgling fascist figurehead, and everything in between. However, the finale showcased perhaps his most authentic form, and that’s someone who just doesn’t want to be here at all.
This should have quickly turned him into an annoying screen presence, so why hasn’t he for so many people? For starters, it’s in the way that Culkin portrays the character, seamlessly creating recognizable mannerisms and saying his lines in such a naturalistic way that you wonder if he’s really acting. One could even wonder if perhaps his own childhood under the cultural microscope had some influence on this role.
A figure to stand behind is what he needs, what he craves, and why he ultimately can’t be the chosen successor. His lack of drive is because he’s expected to look after people, not the other way around. It’s why he continues to be so devastated about his falling out with legal counsel Gerri Kellman . While the actual ethics of their relationship will always be in question, what is clear is that he genuinely loved her.
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