THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS CORRUPT!! | Succession 4x8 "America Decides" First Reaction!

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[@trixiebell25]

Roman doesn't actually care about the country. He knows he will be fine either way because he's a rich white guy. He only wants Mencken to win because he has an in with him and will have presidential access, much like his father did, for help with things like blocking the deal and whatever other favors he might need.
I believe Shiv does care about the country, but unfortunately she's also selfish and mainly looking out for herself, and it bit her in the ass in this episode. In any event, she will also be just fine if Mencken wins because she's a billionaire.
Kendall only cares about being CEO and whoever can help him get there is who he will back regardless of what it does to the country and regardless of what he tells his kids.
The most frightening part of all of this is that it is a very real look behind the scenes of what happens in the US on election night and the fact that the people in charge of bringing you the news all have their own agenda. Their only concern is ratings and access, not the state of the country.

[@havok6280]

Shiv doesn't care about the country either. She pretends to. Keep in mind she quit an election because Logan told her she could take over Waystar.

[@CarAmeL624]

I didn't interpret Ken going to Shiv as a suck up move. more so he was genuinely seeking advice.
And her encouragement could have kept him on the right side, but once he confirmed Her betrayal, all common sense, Good morals, and the safety of his children went out the window.

[@Andre_APM]

"America Decides" what an ironic title

[@LaCheeserie]

Roman went full a hole this episode. He knows the impact to the country some degree, (he doesn’t know price of milk remember) but knows it won’t impact him negatively.

[@jordancharles8598]

He was an A-hole in every episode of the series...only difference is nothing was funny about this.

[@LaCheeserie]

@@jordancharles8598 True

[@EthanButler]

Did bro actually ask why Mencken was a bad choice?? Mencken is literally a fascist. I think that's a good reason why Shiv doesn't want him.

[@germanicusaurelius35]

"BRO HES A FACIST!" That word is literally meaningless now, just describe what you believe to be his negative characteristics.

[@John_Locke_108]

Look, every president and politician is horrible. The only difference with Menken (or Trump) is that they are honest. What you see is what you get. You have to respect that.

[@marccastillo965]

@@John_Locke_108 brother what you see is what you want to see, they say and do whatever will get them elected and then do what presidents do.

[@kassiogomes8498]

​@@John_Locke_108 Trump isn't honest. Lol. He just lost a defamation case. He lies all the time. Where is the wall? Where is it? Did México pay for it?

[@meteorjuice4088]

@@John_Locke_108it hurts me that you probably have the ability to vote in US politics

[@Colin-]

All Shiv had to do was promise a deal to Greg to not talk, but she was too short sighted. Greg the Egg decided the election by telling Kendall her secret

[@turboklanias9626]

This episode shows how much Greg has grown through 4 seasons. Had Shiv threatened him in season 1 he would instantly flip and cower, but now in season 4 he sees that he is a valuable asset and calls her bluff.

[@christinschumacher2143]

This episode was so stressful. Especially since it very much mirrored the actual stress of the 2016 election night. Roman was on another level and it was so painful. Shiv wanted the right things for the election but went about it all in such a selfish way.

[@RoyKoopaling]

Shiv wanted Shiv to win.

[@John_Locke_108]

Yeah but at least that election ended well unlike 2020.

[@havok6280]

Actually, it was more like 2000 when news networks called Florida for Bush, then for Gore, then for Bush again.

[@sadisticwinter8354]

Actually, no it quite literally isn't even close to that. Tom didn't flip flop between Mencken and Jiminez like the 2000 election did going back and forth with Bush/Gore.@@havok6280

[@Melodicroger]

They were pulling from multiple elections for inspiration - closer to 2000 and 2020, since 2016 was still close but Hillary conceded that night.

[@chiomawoherem4625]

Lets all be clear Kendall and Roman betrayed Shiv first

[@caralayne503]

Kendall, yes. Roman, absolutely not! He was always saying, any time Kendall had an idea or wanted to make a move, let’s find Shiv, or tell Shiv, etc etc… he was the only real one who wanted the family & 3 of them.

[@tylerr5645]

It’s really hit me how long I’ve been watching this series for can’t believe we’re on the final few episodes…

[@JoyaLewisTheMusician]

20:01 I don’t know what Zuff said but the laughter was amazing 😂😂
I slowed it down - he said “256 is Castle C[l]ashers - it’s a g[r]itch”
(But he meant - Castle Crashers - it’s a glitch) 🤣

[@hitachiuchihamagicwand2776]

What was the glitch and what does it have to do with succession Im very confused.

[@user-bk9bs3oc8c]

Unpopular opinion but this is my favorite episode of the season lakdnf

[@Melodicroger]

I can definitely see why someone could feel that way…it was high voltage throughout for all characters

[@Batt-man]

Even if it is unpopular it’s understandable why it would be a favourite. Definitely one of my top episodes from the show overall

[@kassiogomes8498]

It's an amazing episode.

[@belowpressure]

Exactly why they're all unserious people. Roman is so far above where he only cares who is president for the company and Kendall sees how it's wrong but chooses Mecken just because Shiv betrayed them.

[@11ibi]

This was a fantastic episode one of the best for sure just because of the tension you could feel with Kendall about what is right for the country but also ultimately his kids but then seeing ultimately the selfishness of him that he has the privilege to shield himself and his family away by hiring security and having wealth and sacrificing everyone else for the corporate interest

[@lithium23]

the premise is bizzaro world logic at the end of the day. Complete inversion of reality. Wealthy, especially in NY, vote in people who are the opposite of someone like Mencken because they have security and gated communities, so ultimately the policies that actually make it unsafe in a city doesn't directly impact them.

[@kassiogomes8498]

@@lithium23 you just forgot that they aren't just normal billionaires. They are billionaire who own a right-wing news network.

[@lithium23]

@@kassiogomes8498 I don't forget, in reality they wouldn't think Mencken was the bad choice at all is the point

[@kassiogomes8498]

@@lithium23 they would if they think he would lose. Fox News went after Trump for a while when he seemed like he would not be back. But they turned around after he got the support during the primaries.

[@lithium23]

@@kassiogomes8498 It wasn't a moral issue like in the show. Also, Fox was the first to call it for Biden if we are talking about election calling.

[@skylarjeselnik]

Oh man, I can´t wait for the finale !!!!!!!!!!😆

[@harharbinks07]

One of the best episodes of the season! Can’t wait for the reactions for the last two episodes! The last four episodes (7-10) were one banger episode after the other.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Zuff! Thanks, Rob! Thanks, Bryce! 💸

[@Vanished_Mostly]

27:41 Yes. Yes, he did.

[@hitachiuchihamagicwand2776]

19:56 What was he talking about? Did he mention Castle Crashers? Great game but whats it have to do with this? 😂

[@chwistofa]

37:37 same w/shiv and their mother

[@Louise-wk5yf]

My favorite episode in the whole show. 🍿

[@mzzy03]

This is the episode that made me hate Roman so much

[@ericanguyen4052]

Can you guys please watch Hacksaw Ridge?♥️

[@josepedrogazmuri1830]

Idk why you guys completely turned on Ken this season, like most of the season has shown that, with Logan passing, he's kind of developed the traits Logan thought he was missing to wear the crown.
This season shows Kendall being more cold-blooded, shows that he has developed a killer instinct and that between the 3 he is the best suited to be Logan's successor. It seems like you're looking at Ken with season 1 lenses, and even if there's a bit of truth in that, he clearly has shown growth.

[@neonoires]

Ken isn't being cold blooded though. He's acting on pure emotion and stupidity. He can't even be real to the people who matter about what he wants and why he's doing something which is what Kendall's issue has been since the start of the show. As Matsson called it, Logan was an asshole but he knew what he wanted. Anyway, they all can make a case about why they'd be a good fit and also why they'd be a horrible fit.

[@robertr798]

Because in embodying Logan, he’s given up whatever compassion and decency he had.

[@bryanchristianc.devera2080]

Guys react on twinkling watermelon plss

[@matthewd773]

I feel like even if Mencken lost his kids and ex wife would still not really care to see him

[@kassiogomes8498]

Yeah. It's not like his empire isn't completely associated with racists and neo-nazis.