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Succession - Episode 1 (2018) review: A perfect begining.

Review by @richardalexis · 1392d · of Succession

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The first episodes are one of the most interesting aspects of basically any series that exists, they are a very particular window that allows us to observe, in a short period of time, what experience the series in question is going to offer us.

As I have explained in several posts since I started on Hive, several of my favorite projects have had spectacular pilot episodes: Breaking Bad, Death Note, Mad Men, Fargo, etc... and despite the fact that they all tackle the mission of starting the series from very different angles, they share an undeniable common aspect: They know how to capture its spirit and intelligently prepare us for everything that is going to happen next.

Succession has been on my radar for several months now, and anyone even slightly familiar with it will understand why: The idea of ​​an elite drama produced by HBO that has racked up dozens and dozens of awards is always synonymous with entertainment, or at least , synonymous with quality television, although many times we have to deal with a slightly slow pace.

And well, after seeing this first chapter, was I right? Of course yes. Despite the fact that its premise is nothing to write home about (basically it is in charge of showing us the conflicts that arise in a millionaire family when its patriarch refuses to give up the presidency of his company), the true value of Succession lies in an excellent script. , brilliant performances in both primary and secondary roles, and a surprisingly sloppy and choppy directing style.

Although we could not classify it as a mockumentary, Succession is shot in a rather intimate way, with constant close-ups and a chaotic aura that is enhanced by quick cuts and disorganized dialogue, a creative decision that can be disconcerting at first but that It progressively makes more sense, especially if we consider that it exists to reinforce the relationship we have with the horrible characters that parade in each episode, as well as the inherently humorous and dark that comes with such an aristocratic setting.

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All the check boxes are here: the soundtrack is great, there is excessive attention to small details, and it doesn't feel constrained by any kind of narrative convention.

As always, a single chapter is very little to express opinions about the quality of an entire series, but we have in front of us a very large amount of potential that, considering the large amount of recognition that specialized critics have given it, I know it will be made the most of as the series progresses.

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Los primeros episodios son uno de los aspectos más interesantes de básicamente cualquier serie que existe, resultan una ventana muy particular que nos deja observar, en un lapso de tiempo reducido, que experiencia nos va a ofrecer la serie en cuestión.

Cómo he expuesto en varios post desde que inicié en Hive, varios de mis proyectos favoritos han contado con episodios pilotos espectaculares: Breaking Bad, Death Note, Mad Men, Fargo, etc...y a pesar de que todos abordan la misión de arrancar la serie desde ángulos muy distintos, comparten un aspecto común innegable: Saben capturar su espíritu y nos preparan con inteligencia para todo lo que va a ocurrir después.

Succession estaba en mi radar desde hace varios meses, y cualquiera que esté un poco familiarizado con ella entenderá por qué: La idea de un drama elitista producido por HBO que ha acumulado decenas y decenas de premios siempre resulta sinónimo de entretenimiento, o por lo menos, sinónimo de televisión de calidad, aunque muchas veces tengamos que lidiar con un ritmo ligeramente lento.

Y bueno, luego de ver este primer capítulo, ¿Tenía razón? Por supuesto que sí. A pesar de que su premisa no es nada del otro mundo (Básicamente se encarga de mostrarnos los conflictos que surgen en una familia millonaria cuando su patriarca se rehúsa a ceder la presidencia de su empresa), el verdadero valor de Succesion radica en un guión excelente, las brillantes interpretaciones tanto en los roles primarios cómo secundarios y un estilo de dirección sorprendentemente desprolijo y agitado.

A pesar de que no podríamos catalogarla cómo falso documental, Succesion está grabado en una forma bastante íntima, con constantes acercamientos manuales y un aura caótica que se ve repotenciada por cortes rápidos y diálogos desorganizados, una decisión creativa que puede resultar desconcertante al principio pero que progresivamente va tomando más sentido, especialmente si consideramos que existe para reforzar la relacion que tenemos con los horribles personajes que desfilan en cada episodio, así como lo intrinsecamente humorístico y oscuro que viene con un setting tan aristocrático.

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Todas las check boxes están aquí: la banda sonora es estupenda, se presta una atención excesiva a los pequeños detalles, y no se siente limitada por ningún tipo de convención narrativa.

Cómo siempre, un solo capítulo es muy poco para emitir opiniones sobre la calidad de toda una serie, pero tenemos frente a nosotros una cantidad muy grande de potencial que, considerando la gran cantidad de reconomiento que le ha brindado la crítica especializada, sé que será aprovechado al máximo a medida se que la serie avance.

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Comments · 1

  • @jcrodriguez🏆#20 🔥11 🎵740 🎬356 📺185 📚4(79)· 1392d

    Some time ago I made a spot about the first two seasons of Succession. I watched the series several months after its premiere, I didn't feel like watching it, but when I finally decided to watch the first episode, it was an addiction for me. I couldn't stop until I watched the whole series in a couple of days. An excellent script, well constructed characters, perfect actors in their roles, that over-the-shoulder camera that takes us into the lives of these despicable beings. They are all leeches, I feel contempt and at the same time love for the characters of the series. hahaha.

    Now, after watching the third season, which was good, but I feel they are stretching the story too much, surely they will extend it again, it is a successful series and wins awards. But recently Cox gave a statement saying that the series should end while it's at the top. I'd like next season to be the last, but HBO won't want to let one of their flagship series go.