Yes! Julius Caesar! But Ewan’s eulogy reminded me of Brutus speech, condemning Caesar for his ambition. Then Kendall sweeps in to turn things around, like Mark Antony. When I saw how Roman was behaving since Logan’s death, I was reminded of Marc Antony’s speech, in private, to Caesar’s corpse. Roman hugs Shiv & Kendall, then Roman goes alone to see Logan’s corpse on the plane. Although he is “meek & mild” to Kendall & Shiv, his actions over the next episodes seem to be driving towards the curse and prophecy in Marc Antony’s speech. By Election Day, and particularly the day after, Roman seems to be crying “Havoc,” while the crowds on the streets are the dogs of war “let slip.”
Fascinating insight. I didn't even consider Brutus' speech after Caesar's assassination, but you're totally right! The tension between personal love and a sense of greater moral duty is very much present in both eulogies.
English major here, love your videos! Was wondering if you could examine elements of Macbeth demonstrated between Shiv and Toms relationship, I feel like you’d kill it
your videos on succession are excellent. as an english major, they're probably the most engaging ones to me that i've yet watched. i just took a class about analyzing works inspired by shakespeare in the modern era this past semester and i feel like my professor would just eat this video up.
Great video! I’m only somewhat familiar with King Lear so this was an excellent analysis as someone who hasn’t read/seen the whole play. I found this show so frustrating to watch because the characters are constantly manipulating each other and attempting to backstab their way to the top (and then they have the audacity to say HOw DaRE YoU, when they get the exact same treatment). I think it makes those rare moments of vulnerability/authenticity that much more impactful. When Roman said “Is he in there? Can we get him out?” it was absolutely heartbreaking. You raise an excellent point - actions speak louder than words! It would be interesting to explore what the Roy love languages are. Video idea? Haha. Also, totally unrelated to the content but I like the pots, pans and utensils - adds a bit of charm to the backdrop!
Thank you! I agree completely regarding how the constant conniving and backstabbing makes the rare moments of emotional honesty and vulnerability all the more poignant. I wish I could say the pots and pans were an intentional choice, but it's more the function of me recording in a shed because I can't find a place in the house with decent lighting and no background noise.
@@WilliamDuryea Hey William, I've found these videos really insightful, thanks and keep up the great work. Regarding the backdrop, I was imagining you were holed up in a cabin in the woods somewhere, spending your days studying literature, analysing succession and beaming your findings out to world. But a shed at the back of your house makes a bit more sense 😂
@@WilliamDuryea well there's no need to be! It's calm and reassuring, great for this style of content. Subscribed for the succession content but can't wait to see what else you come out with.
Brilliant!! 👌👌👌 I wish you were my lit prof in university! So well articulated and insightful! And so easy to understand! 🙏 I’ve watched about 10 million other videos on this topic, but this takes the cake! 👏 More please!! 😊
I might! I have some thoughts about Shakespearean allusions in the finale, but I'm not sure they're substantial/legitimate enough to justify a video. Going to have to do a little research first.
@@WilliamDuryeaI think it’s interesting that the finale is so anti-Shakespeare in a way…although the ‘players’ fates are interesting parallels and “make sense dramaturgically” there is no tragic, Shakespearean fall, such as Kendall killing himself (like Jeremy Strong believed). Tom wins albeit as a meat puppet, yet he still wins whilst the Roys lose everything they desired or believed they wanted as a way to receive “a kiss from Daddy”. It is incredibly tragic and yet nothing like King Lear or any of Shakespeare’s works. Definitely one of my favourite finales to date. Wonderful analysis as always!
Commenting for the almighty algorithm. Absolutely my favourite Succession essay thusfar. Getting serenaded about sweet sweet Shakespeare by Rick Moranis's clone is something I never knew I wanted. Great work king!
Hey, wonderful video and channel, really like your style and your love for wholistic analysis! If I may, I think scripting your videos might help your insightful points come across a bit smoother. Just a suggestion, take it or leave it.
I record in a shed, because there's no space in the house. Getting a lot of confused comments about this, so maybe my haphazard setup is inadvertently fueling engagement, lol.
That's because the video is unscripted. I'm speaking extemporaneously, so sometimes I'm thinking about what I am going to say next as I speak. I edit out all of the really long pauses between thoughts, but if I cut the shorter pauses between individual words out, the video would be too choppy and I would have to throw b roll over a lot of it. It's a tricky balance that I'm still figuring out.
@@WilliamDuryea it’s so great that you’re speaking extemporaneously instead of from a script! Gives your content qualities that scripted speaking doesn’t. Please stay true to your style, and don’t sweat the pauses. You’re channel is blowing up for good reason.👍
Yes! Julius Caesar! But Ewan’s eulogy reminded me of Brutus speech, condemning Caesar for his ambition. Then Kendall sweeps in to turn things around, like Mark Antony. When I saw how Roman was behaving since Logan’s death, I was reminded of Marc Antony’s speech, in private, to Caesar’s corpse. Roman hugs Shiv & Kendall, then Roman goes alone to see Logan’s corpse on the plane. Although he is “meek & mild” to Kendall & Shiv, his actions over the next episodes seem to be driving towards the curse and prophecy in Marc Antony’s speech. By Election Day, and particularly the day after, Roman seems to be crying “Havoc,” while the crowds on the streets are the dogs of war “let slip.”
Fascinating insight. I didn't even consider Brutus' speech after Caesar's assassination, but you're totally right! The tension between personal love and a sense of greater moral duty is very much present in both eulogies.
Some of the best Succession videos on this site… here before you blow up!
Same I feel so early lol
Thank you!
You’re right, that does look like Ted Kaczinkis old cabin…
English major here, love your videos! Was wondering if you could examine elements of Macbeth demonstrated between Shiv and Toms relationship, I feel like you’d kill it
This is a fantastic idea! I think I'll do it. Thanks!
U are such a compelling speaker it’s a pleasure to watch you analyze Shakespare in such an interesting way
Thanks so much!
your videos on succession are excellent. as an english major, they're probably the most engaging ones to me that i've yet watched. i just took a class about analyzing works inspired by shakespeare in the modern era this past semester and i feel like my professor would just eat this video up.
Thanks so much! I'm glad my thoughts resonated with you.
Appreciate you actually having something interesting to say 💛
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Roman exiled himself to Barbados! And now with the finale, their fates line up very well with the deaths in king Lear
Definitely! They all experienced a sort of death. Only Albany is left standing.
Glad I found this channel, absolutely brilliant. One constructive suggestion to take it to the next level - chapters.
Thank you! And good idea! I'll add timestamps/chapters to my videos in the future.
Great video! I’m only somewhat familiar with King Lear so this was an excellent analysis as someone who hasn’t read/seen the whole play.
I found this show so frustrating to watch because the characters are constantly manipulating each other and attempting to backstab their way to the top (and then they have the audacity to say HOw DaRE YoU, when they get the exact same treatment). I think it makes those rare moments of vulnerability/authenticity that much more impactful. When Roman said “Is he in there? Can we get him out?” it was absolutely heartbreaking. You raise an excellent point - actions speak louder than words! It would be interesting to explore what the Roy love languages are. Video idea? Haha.
Also, totally unrelated to the content but I like the pots, pans and utensils - adds a bit of charm to the backdrop!
Thank you! I agree completely regarding how the constant conniving and backstabbing makes the rare moments of emotional honesty and vulnerability all the more poignant.
I wish I could say the pots and pans were an intentional choice, but it's more the function of me recording in a shed because I can't find a place in the house with decent lighting and no background noise.
@@WilliamDuryea Hey William, I've found these videos really insightful, thanks and keep up the great work. Regarding the backdrop, I was imagining you were holed up in a cabin in the woods somewhere, spending your days studying literature, analysing succession and beaming your findings out to world. But a shed at the back of your house makes a bit more sense 😂
this is one of the better shakespearan analysis of succession that i have watched!!
Thank you!
Keep up the good work man.
Thank you!
Great video. And hey you're up to 345 subscribers! All well deserved, keep up the great work.
Thank you! I was not expecting this video to blow up the way it has. I'm overwhelmed.
I really enjoy your analysis - you've got a good voice for these types of video essays!
Thanks so much! I'm insecure about my voice (grew up with a speech impediment) so this is really reassuring.
@@WilliamDuryea well there's no need to be! It's calm and reassuring, great for this style of content. Subscribed for the succession content but can't wait to see what else you come out with.
Erudite and educational analysis. Thankyou.
No, thank you!!
Brilliant!! 👌👌👌
I wish you were my lit prof in university! So well articulated and insightful! And so easy to understand! 🙏 I’ve watched about 10 million other videos on this topic, but this takes the cake! 👏
More please!! 😊
Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm definitely planning to do more videos about Shakespeare and Succession in the future.
@@WilliamDuryea Yes!! Thank you!! 🙌 Can’t wait!! 😊
King Lear is dope AF!
It is!
William, you're a gem
Thanks so much!
Can you please make more videos about other parallels and subversions of Shakespeare in succession I’d love to hear more
I might! I have some thoughts about Shakespearean allusions in the finale, but I'm not sure they're substantial/legitimate enough to justify a video. Going to have to do a little research first.
@@WilliamDuryeaI think it’s interesting that the finale is so anti-Shakespeare in a way…although the ‘players’ fates are interesting parallels and “make sense dramaturgically” there is no tragic, Shakespearean fall, such as Kendall killing himself (like Jeremy Strong believed). Tom wins albeit as a meat puppet, yet he still wins whilst the Roys lose everything they desired or believed they wanted as a way to receive “a kiss from Daddy”.
It is incredibly tragic and yet nothing like King Lear or any of Shakespeare’s works. Definitely one of my favourite finales to date. Wonderful analysis as always!
Best Analysis of the show
Thank you!!
really interesting commentary!
Thanks so much!
Damn bro, you're good 👍🏾
Thanks so much!
Commenting for the almighty algorithm. Absolutely my favourite Succession essay thusfar. Getting serenaded about sweet sweet Shakespeare by Rick Moranis's clone is something I never knew I wanted. Great work king!
Thanks so much!!
amazing video
Thank you!
Thank you! Wonderful insights!
I think I’ll be bragging one day
“I knew him when…”
Thanks so much!
Hey, wonderful video and channel, really like your style and your love for wholistic analysis!
If I may, I think scripting your videos might help your insightful points come across a bit smoother. Just a suggestion, take it or leave it.
Thank you!
Im intrigued with your background.
I record in a shed, because there's no space in the house. Getting a lot of confused comments about this, so maybe my haphazard setup is inadvertently fueling engagement, lol.
I had this question also. Between the glasses and the shed, your a dead ringer for Trudy's serial killer bf on Reno 911.
Brilliant. Rome said nothing..... Kendall lied
Shiv is interesting too, because you can see her trying to spin her anger and pain over how Logan treated her into praise as she speaks.
nice vid. Subscribed
Thank you!
Im so confused by your background bro 😂 good video tho
I record out of a shed, because there's no room to set up in the house. It's hard out here for small creators, lol.
@@WilliamDuryea nah i respect it, i just couldnt figure out if you were in a house, the frying pans in the back threw me off 😂
Up to 879 subscribers now!
Just hit 900!
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Thanks!
Good video. My only gripe is that you speak very...slowly....with long....pauses. I had to speed it up quite a bit. Maybe that's just me.
That's because the video is unscripted. I'm speaking extemporaneously, so sometimes I'm thinking about what I am going to say next as I speak. I edit out all of the really long pauses between thoughts, but if I cut the shorter pauses between individual words out, the video would be too choppy and I would have to throw b roll over a lot of it. It's a tricky balance that I'm still figuring out.
@@WilliamDuryea it’s so great that you’re speaking extemporaneously instead of from a script! Gives your content qualities that scripted speaking doesn’t. Please stay true to your style, and don’t sweat the pauses. You’re channel is blowing up for good reason.👍
Capital video 🙃
Thanks!!
How old r u I hope u don’t mind me asking