Who is the least likeable character in Succession?

Celebrating the Roys, here they are, worst to best.
  1. 1 Rava Roy. On any other show, Rava would be a notably nice character.
  2. 2 Marcia Roy. Marcia is the first contestant here with no obvious or glaring examples of malpractice. ...
  3. 3 Ewan Roy. ...
  4. 4 Greg Hirsch. ...
  5. 5 Kendall Roy. ...
  6. 6 Tom Wambsgans. ...
  7. 7 Connor Roy. ...
  8. 8 Siobhan Roy. ...
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Is there a good guy in Succession?

Even though Roman Roy is very abrasive and often something of a jerk, he has a number of quotes that show he is also a good guy on the inside.
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Who is the smartest person in Succession?

1. Ewan Roy. Ewan Roy (James Cromwell) is the smartest Roy for a simple but powerful reason: He stays out of it.
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Who is the most moral character in Succession?

In spite of all the plotting and conniving, there are many moments in Succession where characters surprise the audience by simply being good.
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Succession: 10 Least Morally Corrupt Characters, Ranked
  1. 1 Rava.
  2. 2 Lisa Arthur. ...
  3. 3 Uncle Ewan. ...
  4. 4 Marcia. ...
  5. 5 Rhea. ...
  6. 6 Nan Pierce. ...
  7. 7 Frank. ...
  8. 8 Kendall. ...
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Are Shivs likable?

Shiv Has Firmly Secured Her Position As The Least Likable Character On 'Succession' Leading into this week's Succession episode, I didn't believe it was possible for me to feel less empathy for Shiv than I already do.
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Is Shiv the worst character in succession?

While you can make a compelling case for any of the above options, Monday night's episode confirmed something I've long suspected: Shiv is the worst character on Succession. Titled The Disruption, episode three ended with Shiv landing a blow so deafening that any chatter about the worst Roy will surely fall silent.
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Do people like Shiv on succession?

Shiv is disliked because she's simply a bad person. Succession is a show about how power corrupts. Almost every character, with the possible exception of Kendall's kids' pet bunny, has been changed for the worst by proximity to power.
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Who is the nicest Roy?

Succession: Every Member Of The Roy Family, Ranked By Likability
  • There's a world where Shiv is a good person. ...
  • Logan Roy's prodigal son can be super messy. ...
  • Rava Roy is one of the most saintly people in the show despite not being a major character. ...
  • Ewan Roy is without a doubt the most ethical of the Roy family.
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Who is the nicest Roy in Succession?

1 Rava Roy

On any other show, Rava would be a notably nice character.
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Is Kendall a good person Succession?

To be clear: Kendall's obviously far from perfect. He's probably not even a good man. He's an addict who killed a service worker and let his dad cover it up, he's an absentee father in his own right, he was obviously a bad husband, and, despite an elite education, often doesn't seem to know basic facts.
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Which Roy sibling is the smartest?

Logan's older brother and Greg's grandfather, Ewan Roy is clearly the smartest of the family. He let his brother do all the hard work and now sits on the board of Waystar Royco, collecting a very nice paycheck while living on a ranch in Canada and talking about the evils of capitalism.
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Who is older Shiv or Kendall?

Roman — Third Child, Mid-30s

Roman seems closer in age to his younger sister Shiv than his older brother Kendall.
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What is wrong with Roman Roy in Succession?

Unfortunately, this shows that Roman was taught from a young age that being "weak" and expressing emotion is undesirable, which in and of itself explains his emotional issues in the series. Logan's worst traits in his Succession--being ruthless and cruel--were particularly present in Roman's upbringing, which ...
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Who is the most sympathetic character on Succession?

Kendall Roy

By turns the most sympathetic and most infuriating character on the show, Kendall is a bottomless pit of need that you might find you can only watch with your hands over your eyes.
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Do the Roy siblings love each other?

But that shared experience still can't lead them to common ground. And that's painful, because the Roy siblings do love each other. They may treat each other horribly, they may share their father's talent for exploiting each other's weaknesses, but they also feel at home around each other.
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What does Marcia say to shiv?

Marcia calls Shiv, to tell her that Logan can no longer come to her wedding. Claiming that he is too sick.
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Why are Marcia and Logan estranged?

She's been estranged from Logan since she realized he was sleeping with Rhea, but she knows how to take care of herself, so when she realizes Logan wants a reconciliation for business and political purposes, she makes sure she's compensated for it.
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What is the best episode of Succession?

Top 10 'Succession' Episodes To Watch Over and Over
  • "DC" (Season 2, Episode 9) ...
  • "Nobody Is Ever Missing" (Season 1, Episode 10) ...
  • "Chiantishire" (Season 3, Episode 8) ...
  • "Tern Haven" (Season 2, Episode 5) ...
  • "This Is Not For Tears" (Season 2, Episode 10) ...
  • "All the Bells Say" (Season 3, Episode 9)
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Did Marcia leave Logan in Succession?

Marcia wasn't seen leaving the plane with Logan, as he reunited for his obedient children for the waiting press, but we can only assume she's back in the family fold, her position stronger than ever.
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What is wrong with Sandy on 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.
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Why is Tom mean to Greg?

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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Does Marcia love Logan?

She's in love with Logan, even though he is not an easy man and not a simple human being. She's part of it now because they're married. We learn she doesn't get overwhelmed — she has control over what happens and enjoys being the serene, decision maker.
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Why does Shiv dress so badly?

Shiv is constantly trying to feign confidence, while her insecurities continue to seep out, and her new style is simply an extension of that practice. “Her usual meticulous and understated fashion sense gives way to a more overt statement of unease through the use of deeper color tones and more revealing cuts.”
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Does Shiv cheat on Tom?

Shiv always treated Tom like a dog, like her measly pet. The egocentric Waystar Royco baby never saw Tom as her equal. This came to the forefront when Shiv cheated on her goofy fiancé with former lover Nate Sofrelli (Ashley Zukerman). "I've had a little number," she told Tom on their Season 1 wedding night.
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Is Kendall Roy a narcissist?

Chamorro-Premuzic classifies Kendall as an "insecure narcissist," which he says is a very common type of narcissistic boss. Think Michael Scott and David Brent of "The Office." "Kendall wants to think highly of himself but isn't sure, so needs constant reassurance," he said.
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