Who will succeed on ‘Succession?’

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Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News

As noted, Sunday sees the return of Succession and Yellowjackets, and as we covered Yellowjackets yesterday, it’s Succession‘s turn today.

Here’s a recap of where we left the Roys in season three for a little refresher.

The reviews are coming in and like Yellowjackets, season four has a perfect score.

Some theories on who will succeed in Succession.

Brian Cox isn’t sorry the show is ending (and he’s right — it’s always best to let the writers determine when it’s time to end a story).

But HBO would have taken at least two more seasons, and who would blame them?

We all know that the Roy family is largely modeled on the Murdochs, but this piece does an excellent job of identifying the real-life counterparts to other characters.  

Brian Cox still has a lot to say about method acting, and blames Daniel Day-Lewis for Jeremy Strong’s approach:

“It’s really a cultural clash,” Cox says. “I don’t put up with all that American shit. I’m sorry. All that sort of ‘I think, therefore I feel.’”

“Just do the job,” Cox continues. “Don’t identify.” He points to the case of estimable Method actor Daniel Day-Lewis, with whom he worked on the 1997 film “The Boxer,” and blames those immersive techniques for Day-Lewis’ early retirement. “He retired at the age of 55, and I’m going, ‘That’s when the roles become really interesting. You’ve retired just at the point when actually the roles get better!’” Cox exclaims. “Of course, Jeremy was Dan Day-Lewis’ assistant. So he’s learned all that stuff from Dan.”

Also, everyone everywhere asks Cox to tell them to “Fuck off,” which he’s more than happy to do.

Exhibit A:

Speaking of the F Bomb, The Ringer breaks down how many times the word “fuck” is said in each episode, and it’s a lot more than you think.

Apparently, Will Smith and The Slap inspired Jeremy Strong’s take on Kendall this season, which is unexpected.

Even Matthew Macfadyen and Nick Braun have to be reminded that Tom is not an idiot. As for Cousin Greg …

And where is Tom when season four begins? “On shaky ground,” apparently.

Sarah Snook wasn’t the only one who didn’t know it was the final season.

Finally, don’t hold your breath for a spinoff.

Sorry, Greg. Sorry, Gerri.

Finally, the Ferris Bueller reunion that you didn’t know you needed happened at the Succession premiere:

Casey Bloys, the head of HBO, says that Mike White’s idea for the third season of The White Lotus is “great” and “fun.” Well, of course it is.

Love is Blind returns on Netflix today and it is everything in my power to not be bingeing it rightthisverymoment. As for whether or not this dumb experiment works? There are four married couples who suggest it does.

Mille Bobby Brown did not turn down a $12 million offer for an Eleven spinoff, you guys.

Chelsea soccer fans are really mad at Ted Lasso and the Chelsea ownership over a memorial banner.

The post-production crew at Saturday Night Live have unanimously ratified their first-ever union contract, so it’s official: no strike on April 1.

No one wants to hire Amy Robach or T.J. Holmes. Sad face emoji.

The Young and the Restless turns 50 on Sunday, and a thing I just learned is that the show is a family affair. William J. Bell created the show with his wife, Lee (they are both deceased), their son Bradley is the head writer, and their daughter Lauralee Bell has starred as Cricket since 1984.

Selena Gomez wants y’all to stop being so mean to Hailey Bieber (after Bieber was clearly bullying Gomez online but nevermind about all that).

This is not TV news, but it made my day nonetheless:

Renewals

Cancellations

In Development

Casting News

Mark Your Calendar

  • Love & Death will debut on HO Max on April 27.
  • Riverdale returns on The CW on March 29.
  • Happy Valley returns on Acorn on April 3.
  • My Name is Mo’Nique will debut on Netflix on April 4.
  • Longest Third Date will debut on Netflix on April 18.
  • Raven’s Home returns on Disney Channel on April 9.
  • Very Scary People will return on ID on April 16.
  • Amityville: An Origin Story will debut on MGM+ on April 23.
  • Angel City will premiere on HBO in May.
  • Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker premieres on Apple TV+ on April 7.

R.I.P.

Mahfouz Doss, Journalist and former HFPA President

Martin Wiley, Former film executive

WATCH THIS

FRIDAY

Up Here: In this new romantic musical comedy series, Mae Whitman plays a young woman who moves to New York City to pursue her dreams and fall in love, all while navigating the voices in her head. Series premiere. Hulu

Love Is Blind: OPEN THE PODS. Season premiere. Netflix

My Kind of Country: In this new music competition series, Mickey Guyton, Jimmie Allen, and Orville Peck seek out the next big country star in the most unexpected places. Series premiere. Apple TV+

Knock at the Cabin: The M. Night Shalyman apocalyptic thriller arrives on streaming. Peacock

SATURDAY

Yellowjackets marathon: Ahead of the second season premiere on Sunday, catch up with the psychological horror series. 10 a.m., Showtime

World Figure Skating Championships: Oh God, the Winter Olympics are less than a year away, aren’t they? 7 p.m., NBC

Alien: That’s not indigestion. 8:45 p.m., RetroPlex

SUNDAY

Succession: Who wants a Tomlette? Season premiere. 8 p.m., HBO

Yellowjackets: As the second season begins, the survivors cope with diminishing rations and low morale. Season premiere. 8 p.m., Showtime

Great Expectations: Olivia Coleman is your new Miss Havisham in this adaptation of the classic Dickens tale. Series premiere. FX on Hulu

Rabbit Hole: Kiefer Sutherland is a private espionage operator who is framed for murder in this new thriller series. Premiere. Paramount+

Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico: It’s like the Stanley Tucci Italy show they canceled for no good goddamned reason except that the Warner Bros. Discovery guys are jerks. Series premiere. 9 p.m., CNN

Seeking Brother Husband: WHO ON EARTH WOULD WANT EXTRA HUSBANDS? ISN’T ONE A MESS ENOUGH? Series premiere. 9 p.m., TLC

Late Night:

  • Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Friday): Kieran Culkin, Method Man, Jimin
  • Watch What Happens Live (Sunday): Porsha Williams, Gizelle Bryant

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FOX Friday Night Smackdown Local
NBC Lopez vs. Lopez
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FOX Next Level Chef
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ABC America’s Funniest Home Videos
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CBS 60 Minutes The Equalizer
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(repeat)		 The Simpsons
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