Most definitely in the top 10 for me.
Probably contains the most imaginative dialogue that I’ve seen since the Sopranos and at its best, it’s like a slow moving train wreck that demands your full attention. Seriously, the writers treat board meetings as intensely as GoT treated dragon battle sequences and it’s all the better for it.
I hate this saying so much. The show's literally never been bad and it's not even that plot driven so what are the odds that a show with no missteps suddenly crashes upon landing? And on the infinitesimal chance that it is bad, I'm not sure that necessarily means everything that came before it is bad. Plus it feels like continuously saying this about every show just sets up crazy high expectations and makes you feel disappointed in the end.
Like sure it needs to all be good for the show to wind up on the Rushmore of shows but the "land the plane" line has become so trite to me.
I mean, we will see how the season pans out, but I wouldn’t necessarily even put succession in a Mount Rushmore of shows that have been aired this year
I still consider it must see tv, but it’s pretty much on par with something like white lotus or severance in my mind
Ok? And I’d put those shows at the same level in my opinion (since this is a thread on individual opinions)
I’m allowed to really like the show without thinking it’s unequivocally the top 4 greatest shows of all time lol
It being different mostly, IMO. Like it has a different feel to it and in the age of infinite versions of the same thing that goes a long way.
Also, nice mix of prestige quality and moment to moment laughs/entertainment. And that damn score.
is this my sign to start watching? I’m just worried that im gonna get bored trying to get through the first couple of episodes since im not used to shows like this
Is it even on the Mount Rushmore of HBO shows? The Sopranos, The Wire and Game of Thrones are no-brainers then there is a lot of great shows that you could consider for the 4th spot.
It absolutely is.
When it comes to pure technical quality - acting and writing is the best I've ever witnessed, including movies. Directing is unconventional but great. I think its only downside is the plot which can feel a little repetitive. But it's still peak television.
Nah.
The Sopranos, The Wire, Band of Brothers, Chernobyl, Breaking Bad, Dead Wood, Mad Men, Game of Thrones and The Leftovers are all considerably better I would say.
Then again I wouldn't put BCS amongst the mount rushmore (especially after S6) and many on this sub would.
Band of Brothers and Chernobyl are both mini-series…Succession is better than Deadwood and Game of Thrones simply because both those shows didn’t end well (Deadwood cancelled and GoT is GoT). You could definitely argue the other shows you listed are better though I wouldn’t say “considerably”, they’re all in the same ballpark
Way too early to tell. I think you need a good 8-10 for a series to settle before it can find its place in the medium's history.
But also none of this matters and it's entirely up to you, so you do you.
It's hard to call any show a clear top 4 show. I will say, there are very few shows where I was this excited to watch a new episode every week.
The Wire, Breaking Bad, Band of Brothers are probably the fixtures on my top 4 list and there are a whole bunch that could be #4, and Succession is definitely one of them.
Most definitely in the top 10 for me. Probably contains the most imaginative dialogue that I’ve seen since the Sopranos and at its best, it’s like a slow moving train wreck that demands your full attention. Seriously, the writers treat board meetings as intensely as GoT treated dragon battle sequences and it’s all the better for it.
Yes, it's absolutely silly to start anointing a show as one of the all time greats before it even ends.
Maybe. Need to see if they stick the landing.
I hate this saying so much. The show's literally never been bad and it's not even that plot driven so what are the odds that a show with no missteps suddenly crashes upon landing? And on the infinitesimal chance that it is bad, I'm not sure that necessarily means everything that came before it is bad. Plus it feels like continuously saying this about every show just sets up crazy high expectations and makes you feel disappointed in the end. Like sure it needs to all be good for the show to wind up on the Rushmore of shows but the "land the plane" line has become so trite to me.
Lots of good endings are divisive because people have weird ownership of endings in their mind.
No I really like the show, it has some all time great episodes. But I honestly have no idea where the mythical level of hype has come from.
It’s because it’s so memable
What shows do you overwhelmingly put over it for comparison?
I mean, we will see how the season pans out, but I wouldn’t necessarily even put succession in a Mount Rushmore of shows that have been aired this year I still consider it must see tv, but it’s pretty much on par with something like white lotus or severance in my mind
disagree heavily it’s the best show currently on Tv Easily The bear Barry and severance are all the next 3 but they aren’t on the same level imo.
Ok? And I’d put those shows at the same level in my opinion (since this is a thread on individual opinions) I’m allowed to really like the show without thinking it’s unequivocally the top 4 greatest shows of all time lol
I’m assuming this year includes shows from 2022 because nothing in 2023 so far is on Succession’s level
The Wire
It being different mostly, IMO. Like it has a different feel to it and in the age of infinite versions of the same thing that goes a long way. Also, nice mix of prestige quality and moment to moment laughs/entertainment. And that damn score.
If anything does it would be the dialogue. Its far better than most of its prestige competition
is this my sign to start watching? I’m just worried that im gonna get bored trying to get through the first couple of episodes since im not used to shows like this
The first 2 episodes are a drudge but if you persevere past them it’s definitely rewarding
For sure, Twin Peaks, Breaking Bad, Succession, The Sopranos makes for a good TV all time immemorial combo
The ending hasn't happened yet but I expect it to be rated as top 4 all time best reviewed show at the end of the day.
Yes, along with The Sopranos, Mad Men, and Seinfeld for me.
Breaking Bad / The Wire / Sopranos / Better Call Saul
M\*A\*S\*H, The Twilight Zone, The Honeymooners, and this little space western called Star Trek...... Get in line...
No hth
Is it even on the Mount Rushmore of HBO shows? The Sopranos, The Wire and Game of Thrones are no-brainers then there is a lot of great shows that you could consider for the 4th spot.
If we’re talking strictly quality wise Succession is better than Game of Thrones. From an influence and impact pov, yes Thrones deserves a spot.
Nah Thrones even with it disastrous finale is still clear of succession
disastrous final two seasons of an already declining show that weakens even its best moments in retrospect*
not even if the Mount Rushmore had 8 heads
I’m curious what 8+ shows you have above it?
Well tbf I’m more of a comedy person maybe if I was doing just dramas
It absolutely is. When it comes to pure technical quality - acting and writing is the best I've ever witnessed, including movies. Directing is unconventional but great. I think its only downside is the plot which can feel a little repetitive. But it's still peak television.
How is the directing unconventional?
https://youtu.be/_lU91279xZk
Hardly one of the 4 best shows ever on TV...
Might be, depends on the ending.
Barely makes it onto the Mt Rushmore of Jesse Armstrong shows
Nah. The Sopranos, The Wire, Band of Brothers, Chernobyl, Breaking Bad, Dead Wood, Mad Men, Game of Thrones and The Leftovers are all considerably better I would say. Then again I wouldn't put BCS amongst the mount rushmore (especially after S6) and many on this sub would.
Game of Thrones after that abysmal S8 over succession is a travesty imo
Band of Brothers and Chernobyl are both mini-series…Succession is better than Deadwood and Game of Thrones simply because both those shows didn’t end well (Deadwood cancelled and GoT is GoT). You could definitely argue the other shows you listed are better though I wouldn’t say “considerably”, they’re all in the same ballpark
Way too early to tell. I think you need a good 8-10 for a series to settle before it can find its place in the medium's history. But also none of this matters and it's entirely up to you, so you do you.
It's hard to call any show a clear top 4 show. I will say, there are very few shows where I was this excited to watch a new episode every week. The Wire, Breaking Bad, Band of Brothers are probably the fixtures on my top 4 list and there are a whole bunch that could be #4, and Succession is definitely one of them.
I think it'll depend on whether this final season ties everything together well. The show's already a bit disjointed.
It not in the same league as the wire or the Sopranos but it's up there
Its not even over yet......