What's the point of Greg in Succession?

Greg Hirsch is Logan's lackadaisical great-nephew. Far removed from The Roy Family's wealth, he moves to New York to ingratiate himself to Logan Roy
Logan Roy
Succession follows the Roy family, owners of media conglomerate Waystar RoyCo. The family patriarch, Logan Roy (Cox), has experienced a decline in health.
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What would I do with a soul Greg Succession?

“What am I gonna do with a soul anyways? Souls are boring. Boo souls.” —Greg eagerly goes all-in on Tom's proposal.
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What is Greg Hirsch personality in Succession?

Personality... bumbling, anxious, and smarter than he looks. “Cousin Greg” is an outlier among the ruthless Roys—and not just because he's so much taller than them. He's awkward, clumsy, and totally unsure of what he's doing. He lacks the grace and poise expected in wealthy, elite circles.
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What is Greg worth Succession?

Celebrity Net Worth estimates Brian Cox's net worth to be at $15 million. Cox appears to be one of only three stars on the show with a net worth of $10 million or more, and it makes sense that he's as wealthy as he is, as he's been earning money for his talents for a long time.
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Who is the best person in Succession?

Ranking the Roys From HBO'S Succession From Worst to Best
  • 8 Connor Roy.
  • 7 Tom Wambsgans.
  • 6 Kendall Roy.
  • 5 Marianne Hirsch.
  • 4 Greg Hirsch.
  • 3 Ewan Roy.
  • 2 Marcia Roy.
  • 1 Rava Roy.
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cousin greg being on a whole other level in succession s2



Who is Logan Roy based on?

But of all the influences, the fictional Roys, led by patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox), who plays the CEO of media company and entertainment conglomerate Waystar Royco, seem to overlap most with the real-life Murdochs, the family of Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
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Does Kendall's son in Succession have autism?

Iverson Roy is the son of Kendall and Rava Roy, and the younger brother of Sophie Roy. Iverson is likely on the Autism spectrum.
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Is Shiv or Roman older?

You see, Shiv (Sarah Snook) is apparently the youngest child according to official lore — estimated to be in her early 30s, with Roman pegged at around 35.
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Who is the most liked character on Succession?

'Succession' Characters Ranked by Likability
  • 1 Gerri Kellman.
  • 2 Kendall Roy.
  • 3 Roman Roy.
  • 4 Tom Wambsgans.
  • 5 Greg Hirsch.
  • 6 Karl Muller.
  • 7 Shiv Roy.
  • 8 Connor Roy.
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Is Tom attracted to Greg Succession?

It's obvious that Tom feels very connected and drawn to Greg. But he also mistreats him. Braun explained this dynamic to The Wrap. “I guess Tom wants someone to feel safe with, where he can actually put his arm around someone and be needed,” Braun said.
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Who finally becomes the CEO in Succession?

Gerri Killman declines to be promoted to COO of Waystar Royco. Kendall Roy is made CEO.
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How much of Succession is improv?

There's one scene that's entirely improvised

Adam McKay - the show's executive producer and director - likes to incorporate improvisation on set, but he got some resistance when he asked the cast of Succession to totally improvise one scene.
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Who is the smartest Roy sibling?

Ewan Roy (James Cromwell) is the smartest Roy for a simple but powerful reason: He stays out of it. It's easy to dismiss Ewan as a fiercely opinionated old man with a grudge against his brother, but the character's later appearances show us differently.
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Who is the villain of Succession?

Logan Roy is the main antagonist of the HBO drama series Succession. He is the founder of Waystar-Royco and patriarch of the Roy family.
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Who is the most evil Succession character?

Logan Roy: Ruthless And Cruel

It's tough to pick Logan's worst trait since he's villainous down to his core, and easily the most terrifying character on Succession. But worst of all is his cruel and ruthless nature.
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Why does Logan call Shiv Pinky?

Shiv — Youngest Child, Early 30s

Shiv being the fourth child may explain Logan's nickname for her too, as a fan on Reddit pointed out that "Pinky" is your fourth finger. As with Rome, Connor can fill a father figure role for Shiv when needed, like giving her away at her wedding when it didn't seem Logan would attend.
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Is Kendall's daughter adopted in Succession?

Is Kendall's daughter adopted in succession? With his wife, Rava, he has an adopted daughter, Sophie, and a son, Iverson, who is on the autism spectrum. Kendall's substance-abuse issues eventually led to the breakdown of his marriage, and he went on to spend months in rehab prior to the start of the series.
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What disease does Logan have in Succession?

Logan Roy has a UTI. But as the show's old men decline in health, they grow only more ruthless. This story contains spoilers through the fifth episode of Succession Season 3.
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Why are Logan and Marcia estranged in Succession?

Why was Marcia estranged? Logan's scorned third wife, Marcia Roy, isn't going to stand by her husband during his company's sexual-assault and murder allegations without some financial insurance for herself and her children.
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What disease does Sandy have in Succession?

However, Sandy is stricken with an advanced case of syphilis, meaning he can only communicate through his daughter, who is also confusingly named Sandy. Meanwhile, Logan is dealing with his own medical problems.
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Does Logan Roy sleep with Rhea?

Marcia takes this opportunity to corner Rhea and confronts her about her affair with Logan. She denies it, Marcia insists on her being safe and wanting to know if she has any STDs because she and Logan still sleep together.
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How close is Succession to the Murdoch family?

Succession takes inspiration from a number of real-life families in its storytelling about the warring children of a media dynasty. But creator Jesse Armstrong has acknowledged that the original, and perhaps most influential, inspiration was the Murdoch family.
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Who is Logan Roy's second wife?

Lady Caroline Collingwood is the second wife of Logan Roy, and mother of Kendall Roy, Roman Roy and Shiv Roy. She is a wealthy aristocrat who is a shareholder at Waystar Royco.
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Does Logan cheat on Marcia?

When we last saw her toward the end of Season 2, Marcia had seemingly ended her marriage with Logan because she found out not that he may or may not have been having an affair with Rhea Jarrell, but that he coordinated a plan to pass off the CEO reins to Rhea without Marcia's knowledge.
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