‘Succession’ fans are both dreading and celebrating the life and times of Shiv Roy

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As Succession is sadly coming to an end with tonight’s finale, there are true tears being shed by the fans who have been invested in the show since it first aired in 2018. One character in particular — Shiv Roy — is being memorialized today as if there had been some news of her tragic death.

For four seasons, Succession has followed the lives of the Roys, a business more than a family. Led by patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox) – son Kendall Roy (Jeremy Strong) is constantly biting at his heels to get out of the way and let him run the business. In the meantime, Roman (Kieran Culkin), Connor (Alan Ruck), and Shiv (Sarah Snook) all have their own bid in the stakes as Logan’s other three children.

As Logan’s only daughter, Shiv could easily run the business having been brought up with that mentality in her spirit. However, she would rather be in government, a truly independent individual who wants to mark out her own territory and flip off the world knowing that she made her own way. With no promise of another season, she’s the character that many fans will miss the most and they are letting her know about it today.

The greatest thing about her was her character arc. She wasn’t just one thing, a stock character who was supposed to be hard and dominate in each scene. She had emotions that could easily tie up the heartstrings and twist them until fans actually felt her pain.

shiv roy you emotionally stunted legend you’re already one of the best written and performed characters of all time and you’ll be in my heart forever pic.twitter.com/Iil8Vzsw7X

— shiv roy’s earlobes ???? (@leylanocontext) May 28, 2023

Each compilation fans put together to honor her is another reminder of even more great scenes she dominated with just her presence. Every look and every line built her character perfectly and talks of a spinoff had given fans hope they would see her again. However, just as fast as Deadline started the buzz, Entertainment Weekly recently put it to bed.

Her history is so remarkable and her relationship with Tom was mind-boggling. She had an affair and then she decided to bring Tom in on her decision to have an open marriage – meaning she would have sex with whomever she wanted whenever she wanted and she didn’t care if he did the same. By the way, she had this discussion with him on their wedding night!

Anything can happen in the future and anything can happen in Hollywood, so don’t be surprised if there is a spinoff that eventually comes out of this highly successful show. In the meantime, enjoy the finale tonight on Max and start it over from the beginning before it’s gone.

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Michael Allen

Contributing Writer at WGTC, Michael Allen is the author of ‘The Deeper Dark’ and ‘A River in the Ocean,’ both available on Amazon. At this time, ‘The Deeper Dark’ is also available on Apple Books. Currently under contract to write a full-length feature spy drama for producer/director Anton Jokikunnas.