Succession

I love delving into all the behind-the-scenes maneuvers of a big business (and, of course, politics), but if that's all there was to it, four stars would've been enough. It's the personal relationships that elevate the show for me to a higher level. I especially liked the "air purification" scene. That was a powerful moment, excellently executed on both sides. / Lesson learned: Fatigue often leads to a disaster. (10/03/2023)

Ancient Greece — a land shrouded in myths and legends, a time so distant it predates the era of social media and photographs or film documentaries. Did it truly exist? And if it did, can we trust what we are told about it? Who's to say, really? What I do know for sure is that the term "democracy," often associated with the ancient Greeks by some misguided souls, undeniably originates in American English. Thus, the United States stands as the cradle, champion, and guardian of this ideology. The eighth episode of this season provided compelling evidence, and I found it thoroughly engaging. / Lesson learned: Create your own version of democracy. (10/04/2023)

I already know what the creators of the series are capable of, even in episodes where the whole dysfunctional family doesn't gather in one place. So yes, once again, they managed to turn negative emotions, actions, and events into a fantastic episode. / Lesson learned: You walk around the coffin for so long until you realize you're at a funeral. (10/05/2023)

When creators decide to wrap up a fantastic series with a feature film, it's a guarantee of a five-star rating and a respectful bow from me. What a finale! The actors and the entire crew did an amazing job. There was nothing pleasant about the plot itself. But who would expect that after having seen four seasons of the show, right? For me, it was a fitting conclusion to an equally fantastic series, and I'm thrilled that the creators maintained the right momentum until the very end. / Lesson learned: Caricatures aren't just for laughs; they carry a deeper message to think about. (10/06/2023)