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T2 WHATS UP! October 17 - 23, 2021 BY SARAH PASSINGHAM TV Media I n what has proven to be the most highly anticipated se- ries returning this fall, "Suc- cession" premieres its third season on Sunday, Oct. 17, on HBO. Fans and critics alike have been teetering on the edge of the cliff left by the drama in its Sea- son 2 finale way back in October 2019. Now, two full years in the making, all eyes are on the Roys. For the uninitiated, Logan Roy is the ruthless CEO of the family media conglomerate, Waystar RoyCo. Portrayed by prolific Scottish TV and film actor Brian Cox ("Shetland"), the patriarch rules over the wide-reaching company with an incredibly strong grip. The series begins with Logan suffering a medical emergency and proceeds through the personal and busi- ness fallout of his decline. Logan's shoes are sizable ones to fill, and though all four of his children believe they have been raised as the successor to his empire, Kendall, played by Jere- my Strong ("Masters of Sex"), is the one who negotiates himself into an acting CEO role while his father is recovering. (He wins out after a tense night in the hos- pital where all of the children double-cross each other for dominance.) Connor Roy, portrayed by Alan Ruck ("The Exorcist"), is the oldest of Logan's children and clearly the furthest from the action. Whenever he throws his hat into the ring, it's often played for laughs. Siobhan, who subtly goes by "Shiv," is Logan's only daughter and a cutthroat campaign man- ager in D.C. Played by Sarah Snook ("Predestination," 2014), Shiv appears to be Logan's favor- ite, which becomes complicated when she takes a job working for a presidential hopeful who is vo- cally against Logan's business tactics. Finally, Roman, portrayed by Kieran Culkin ("Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," 2010), is the party boy no one takes seriously and who seems least likely to prove himself as necessary to the busi- ness. Put in a tight spot with every- one worried about Logan and jumping ship on Waystar RoyCo, Kendall makes the wrong move and welcomes outside influence into the company's highest of- fice. That decision sets off com- plications that plague the family and the company throughout the first season of "Succession." After a swift return to his CEO throne, Logan takes on the issues created in his absence, inciting a rolling tumble for power be- tween himself and Kendall. Lo- gan repeatedly states — whether truthfully or not — that every- thing that he has done in his life while building his empire has The cast of "Succession" continued on page T10 TV FEATURE 5 x 5 Family business Not a subscriber? No problem, subscribe today and receive an iPad with your subscription*. *iPad must be returned within 30 days of termination of account. now available on the digital replica! NEW INTERACTIVE PUZZLE PAGES Get the new puzzle pages on the digital replica, featuring puzzles daily! CROSSWORDS KIDS' GAMES SUDOKU WORD GAMES STRATEGY & MEMORY NUMBERS Call 479-684-5509 or visit nwaonline.com/nwaipad