The writing on Succession makes it fun to watch, but the technical aspects of the show elevate it to one of the best on TV. Here's how they do it! Succession is one of the best shows on television right now. It follows the Roy family as they decide who will take over the company after their patriarch experienced some health concerns. Somehow, hilarity ensues. The show's writing is lauded far and wide for painting the picture of these people and making them simultaneously terrible and likable. While I usually spend my columns here jumping on that excellent writing bandwagon, I wanted to take some time out to highlight the more technical aspects that make a show like Succession not only feel real, but stick in our minds for days on end. So let's talk about the editing, cinematography, and nuance that turned Succession into another HBO hit. Meet the Roys The Roy family and extended family are some of the best anti-heroes of this generation of television. They all talk quick, get to the point, and have no time for nonsense. Except for Greg. Who basically is nonsense. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 22 August, 2019