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Those spoiled entitled kids at the opening of ep 2...is this the best part of the hospital? Seriously? Greg's mother has an agenda and a backstory that I hope we'll be getting. The juice Logan Roy must have...how fast did they have a board room set up in that hospital? The fight between Roman and Shiv was awesome...you don't see a boy on girl fight like that very often on shows like this. How long is Greg going to let this family treat him like the help? OMG, I can't believe Greg asked the doorman to pay the cabbie. Can't believe Kendall asking Frank to step in for Logan. I don't blame Frank at all. Starting to hate Shiv, she's awfully high maintenance...she seems to be the Roy who says black when everybody else says white. In the first episode, Rome didn't want anything to do with the company, now he's dying to be COO? Greg's getting really crumby advice from his mother, why does he keep listening to her? Not understanding the point of Connor's character at all...he just sits in a corner and says he doesn't want to be involved. Alan Ruck deserves better. Loving Jeremy Strong as Kendall...he's so out there and all over the place, but never unrealistic. Love the relationship between Kendall and his ex. "Tom you can't balance it like that. I'm not going to give you a blowjob when you dog dies. Matthew MacFayden was wonderful in that scene where he proposed to Shiv. Tom needs to leave Greg alone, Greg can't take it, his head is going to explode. "Don't pin the broach on me." Kendall and Rome an alliance...that's a sh*t storm coming. No matter who takes control, Shiv is not going to be happy. The bomb Jerri dropped on Kendall was perfection. The final scene was brilliant.



The beginning of ep 3 revealed that the Roy siblings really need to stop sleeping on Logan's wife...she's not the dim bulb they seem to think she is. How long does she think she can shield Logan from his children? Jeremy Strong was brilliant in that scene with the speakerphone. Loved that way too uncomfortable pause where they both thought the other had hung up. Greg is never going to make it in this family, they are going to chew him up and spit him out. I love that Marcia shielding Logan from the kids is making their collective heads explode. , Kendall's speech in the board room was beautifully written and performed. Was Rome doing what I thought he was doing against that window? Seriously/ What was that about? He has no business being COO. Loved wat happened when Shiv finally saw Logan...she kind of had that coming. Don't really understand Kendall and Rome's plan, but I hope it doesn't work. How did Marcia find out about the background check? Can't believe Rava fell for Kendall's line. That sex scene was totally hot. Awesome work by Brian Cox Logan destroyed Kendall with five little words. And has Greg finally found an inside track or is he too stupid to realize it? Loving this show.



Ep 4 was directed by Adam Arkin! Loved the look of Kendall's face when he saw Logan back in the office. Was that Zoe Kravitz playing Kendall's secretary? If not, she and Kravitz could be twins. I love that with little or no effort, Logan has Kendall and Rome jumping through serious hoops. Not sure why, but until this episode, I thought Roman was gay. Tom is still a mystery to me...can't figure out that guy's angle. Love Kendall's BFF Stewie, Kendall needs to keep an eye on him. Tom seems to be threatened by Greg for some reason and is trying to set Greg up for a big fall. Is it possible that Logan might be unaware that he's not in full control of his bodily functions? Alan Ruck was funny in that scene trying to coordinate the party guests. Conner does seem to care after all. I can't tell if Logan came back to work too early, or if he's pretending to be a little off the beam and that only be credited to the brilliant Brian Cox. Now Roman is answering to Frank? That can't be good. Keiran Culkin played that scene with the waiter. That scene with Conner and the dancer was bizarre, what was going on there? Loved Logan's final speech which I guess was supposed to shock us, but it really didn't. And I thought Kendall was trying to reconnect with Rava in the last episode? Marcia makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.



Ep 4 was directed by Adam Arkin! Loved the look of Kendall's face when he saw Logan back in the office. Was that Zoe Kravitz playing Kendall's secretary? If not, she and Kravitz could be twins. I love that with little or no effort, Logan has Kendall and Rome jumping through serious hoops. Not sure why, but until this episode, I thought Roman was gay. Tom is still a mystery to me...can't figure out that guy's angle. Love Kendall's BFF Stewie, Kendall needs to keep an eye on him. Tom seems to be threatened by Greg for some reason and is trying to set Greg up for a big fall. Is it possible that Logan might be unaware that he's not in full control of his bodily functions? Alan Ruck was funny in that scene trying to coordinate the party guests. Conner does seem to care after all. I can't tell if Logan came back to work too early, or if he's pretending to be a little off the beam and that only be credited to the brilliant Brian Cox. Now Roman is answering to Frank? That can't be good. Keiran Culkin played that scene with the waiter. That scene with Conner and the dancer was bizarre, what was going on there? Loved Logan's final speech which I guess was supposed to shock us, but it really didn't. And I thought Kendall was trying to reconnect with Rava in the last episode? Marcia makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
Juliana Canfield plays Jess, Kendall’s assistant. She has hardly anything to do in the show, but I find her hilarious. Love her scenes.

I like Stewie too. And if one tweets him, he tweets back which about 99% of celebrities never do unless it’s to another celebrity.

Tom isn’t threatened by Greg per se, but Greg is his punching bag. He relieves tension by literally & figuratively pounding on Greg.

Alan Ruck as Connor is hilarious. Ditto his “fiancée”.

WARNING: spoilers below
Don’ t know if you’ve come to the bit where Roman’s rocket blows up. So funny.
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The work between Brian Cox and James Cromwell was the driving force of ep 5. Hoping we get some backstory at some point on this very volatile sibling rivalry. That incident with the coffee was a heartbreaker. Also hope we get some more details about Tom and Shiv's pre-nup...this looks like the beginning of a very ugly storyline. I really love Mathew MacFayden as Tom. He really invests in the slime factor of his character. Can't help wondering considering his relationship with Logan, why does Ewing stay on the board? Sometime I think Kendall actually cares about his father. Frank is hard to read right now...not sure where he really stands and I think that's the way the writers want it. "She just comes off as somewhat of a bitch...you must get that a lot." Did Conner actually announce that he and Willa are "going Steady"? Seriously? Loved when everything stopped at the dinner table to watch Logan carve the turkey. What's the deal with Logan and Kendall's kids? Are we really supposed to believe that Greg is as dumb as he appears? On the other hand, I have a feeling whenever this show is done, he will be the one running the company. Jeremy Strong was excellent in that scene with Ewing. Loved the go around the table and say what you're thankful for scene. What was Rome thinking handing that can of cranberry sauce to his father?



The beginning of ep 6 had me not believing anything that comes out of Stewie's mouth and that Kendall better watch his back where that guy is concerned. Am getting really confused regarding Tom and Shiv...don't get what's going on there, Shiv is not acting like a woman in love and, despite the pre-nup, I don't see why she's with this slimebucket. Loved when she called to say she flying to DC, it was like they couldn't wait to be away from each other for awhile. Did I miss something? What happened to Tom's eye? Didn't really get Roman's comparing himself to a matador. Loved Kendall and Roman razzed Tom about his eye. Not exactly sure what Ewing's advice to Greg meant. "I can't reveal my sources...but it's Greg." Loved that club where Tom took Greg. Frank's loyalties finally came into focus during this episodes. Now that we've seen Shiv and Nate, again I ask, why is she marrying Tom? Loved that shot of Kendall freaking out in the tunnel while the meeting roll call was being done over the audio. IRL, someone running through the Lincoln Tunnel would result in that person's arrest, but it was great for dramatic effect. Jeremy Strong nailed his speech over the speakerphone to the board; what a great dramatic tool that he and Logan weren't face to face when he made that speech. Stewie abstaining...saw that coming. And Roman...what a snake. Word got to Mr. Neutral, Connor, pretty quick. After his treatment of the President in the final scene, I have to wonder if Logan is faking everything, and I mean, everything. Excellent episode.



A look at Logan Roy's fanbase was an effective opening to ep 7. I love that Stewie is one of the few characters on this show not intimidated by Logan. Whether Logan wants to admit it or not, everything Stewie said to him in that opening scene was correct. m Wow, loved seeing Eric Bogosian pop up, hope we get to see more of him. Nate is way too good for Shiv, but I can see her seriously using and abusing this guy down the line. Interesting that Kendall's decision to sue his father was done off screen. Is Roman seriously clueless as to why Kendall is not talking to him? Totally forgot that Kendall shut Shiv out of the vote thing cause Shiv sure isn't going to forget it. Connor's ranch is beautiful. Hope Griffin Dunne's character here is a lot more likable than his character on This is Us. I wonder if Kendall was invited to this gathering and chose not to come or was he not invited. Did the kids seriously let Logan get away with that opening statement. Hate that Kendall relapsed...too obvious a storytelling card to play at this juncture. I'm really not getting what Connor is trying to do with Willa, but Alan Ruck is such a good actor, I really want to keep trying to figure it out. Logan's temper tantrum after the doctor got hurt was over the top. That scene with Sara Snook and Eric Bogosian had a definite sizzle to it. Shiv and Nate in the car...wow. Solid work by Jeremy Strong in that last scene after inviting Roman over. Even Connor is fed up with his father. What I love about the Logan Roy character is is unabashed unpredictability...you never know what this guy is going to say and do in any given situation. What's with the marks on Logan's back? Was he a slave in a former life?



Stewie sounded so sincere to Roman about that party at the beginning of ep 8 but I'm still not believing anything that comes out of Stewie's mouth. Loving Kendall's casual look. Can't believe Greg ratted out Tom to Logan...very impressive. That phone call from Tom to Shiv was hysterical. It's weird the way they're being kind of vague as to whether or not Kendall is still using. Loved that Logan asked Greg to keep an eye on Kendall..."wetting his beak." Coulda knocked me over with a feather when Stewie showed up at Tom's bachelor party. I hope my previous prediction of Greg running the company comes true before Roman strangles him. So what's the story with this Sandy Furness (Larry Pine)? Haven't seen Roman and Kendall fight for one guy's attention like this? That dog cage thing was beyond bizarre. The Kendall/Greg/cocaine scene was excellent. "Dude, your heart is going to be pumping so hard, it'll probably bring you back to life." I really hate the games that Logan plays with his children...he's all kinds of messed up. There's something seriously wrong with Tom. It looks like Kendall might actually be onto Stewie, thank God.



Just Watched ep 9. Shiv kills me...she can say anything she wants about her father, but no one else can. Can't believe Kendall is still trusting Stewie. Can't believe it took nine episodes to meet the Roy siblings' mother. Logan is a prick for refusing to come to the wedding unless begged to do so. Can't believe he's trying to spin why he's not attending. w\What was that scene between Gil and Roman about, no love lost there. Tom actually knew NOTHING about Nate before this wedding? Loved that confrontation between Kendall and Rava. Shiv was not the least bit convincing when she told Tom she wasn't cheating on him. Loved Logan's helicopter entrance with the theme music playing in the background. It's so dumb but not surprising that Nate wants to be the center of Shiv's universe on the day she's marrying someone else. Can't wait for a good old fashioned Krystle and Alexis catfight between Shiv and Marcia. "Can't make an omlette without breaking a dick,"



I have to start paying closer attention because I didn't realize until the season one finale that Willow was a prostitute before she met Conner. That scene where Kendall approached Logan with the buyout offer crackled with tension, thanks to Cox's intimidating stare and the internalized terror Kendall was feeling, beautifully projected by Jeremy Strong. Conner really seems to be losing his mind during this episode and it seems to be coming of nowhere. There's no justifying the way Logan treated that waiter. Roman and Tom's speeches were hysterical. Why does Logan think Shiv can fix things? "I'm not going to ruin a party over a couple of f**king thumbs." I knew Greg wasn't as dumb as he's been pretending to be. I knew Shiv wasn't in love with Tom, but why wait until their wedding day to be honest with the man? That's just evil. Sara Snook and Matthew MacFayden played the hell out of that scene. Loved when Tom asked Nate to leave...great scene. Can't believe he made him pour the wine back in the bottle, OMG. Loved Kendall and the waiter...did not see that coming. This is the last thing Kendall needs right now. Excellent work by Jeremy Strong in that final scene with Logan. Superb season one finale...though it's rare with shows like this, it seems important that season two begins EXACTLY where season one ended.



I have to start paying closer attention because I didn't realize until the season one finale that Willow was a prostitute before she met Conner. That scene where Kendall approached Logan with the buyout offer crackled with tension, thanks to Cox's intimidating stare and the internalized terror Kendall was feeling, beautifully projected by Jeremy Strong. Conner really seems to be losing his mind during this episode and it seems to be coming of nowhere. There's no justifying the way Logan treated that waiter. Roman and Tom's speeches were hysterical. Why does Logan think Shiv can fix things? "I'm not going to ruin a party over a couple of f**king thumbs." I knew Greg wasn't as dumb as he's been pretending to be. I knew Shiv wasn't in love with Tom, but why wait until their wedding day to be honest with the man? That's just evil. Sara Snook and Matthew MacFayden played the hell out of that scene. Loved when Tom asked Nate to leave...great scene. Can't believe he made him pour the wine back in the bottle, OMG. Loved Kendall and the waiter...did not see that coming. This is the last thing Kendall needs right now. Excellent work by Jeremy Strong in that final scene with Logan. Superb season one finale...though it's rare with shows like this, it seems important that season two begins EXACTLY where season one ended.
Pretty sure Willow would describe herself as an “escort” rather than a prostitute. No matter what Marcia thinks.



I'm not surprised that season two opened with Kendall back in rehab but what was with the urgency of his on camera mea culpa? Jeremy Strong played that television appearance beautifully. Love Sara Snook's haircut. That scene with Logan and his banker was interesting. Initially, it was difficult to tell where his loyalties lie. Kendall, Greg, and the "park coke" were hysterical, even though I was shocked that Kendall is still using. I love whenever Sara Snook and Kieran Culkin do a scene together, they are SO funny together, like real siblings. Marcia sends chills down my spine. Can't believe Logan is helping to cover up what happened in the first season finale. I hope that comes back and bites him in the ass. "Should we frisk him, burn him, see if he's a witch?" Roman seemed to be the only one to actually speak his mind at that family meeting. Shiv really needs to watch her step with her father. I don't believe anything he says to her. If Shiv really gets this company, is she going to use it to get rid of Tom? Can Tom get his lips any further up Logan's ass? Will Logan ever stop believing that he's going to live forever? That final scene was a kicker...nice to see Stewie at a loss.



I wonder what Logan meant when he told Roman and Roy whoever fixes it first gets a cookie at the opening of ep 2? Not sure what he meant by "fix" or "cookie". Tom is kind of an idiot...can he really not tell that Shiv doesn't give a damn about him? can't believe Logan made Roman and Kendall co-CEO's...no good can come of this, but a lot of high drama can. Loved when they met with Lawrence and acted like they weren't both in the room. I'm guessing that Logan's ATM news is sort of a fictionalized FOX news. OMG, I didn't know Nate was married. Greg seriously needs to extricate himself from Tom, but every time Tom raises his voice to Greg, he dissolves into a puddle of water. I knew Logan was going to change his terms with Shiv. Looks like Roman has been paying a little more attention to the bottom line than we thought. Shive effectively summed up Kendall's relationship with Logan out on the terrace. That scene between Sara Snook and Mathew MacFayden was brilliant as Shiv finally told Tom what she wanted him to hear. Is there a battle waging between Tom and Kendall for Greg's soul or is Greg just a dealer to Kendall? Roman feels Tom is a threat? Didn't see that coming. "You look like a divorce lawyer from the twin cities." Shiv is having trouble staying two steps ahead of Tom. Jeremy Strong RULED in that scene where Kendall fired an entire company...I'm loving Kendall's Phoenix rising from the ashes. That final scene with Kendall is probably the closest I've seen to Logan actually being happy. Didn't get the bit with the batteries in the bodega. Had to wait until the credits to figure out who that was playing the head of the news division with Tom. My God, that was Jeanne Berlin, 1972 Oscar nominee for The Heartbreak Kid...didn't even recognize her.



The opening scene of ep 3 poses a very interesting question...why would a writer researching a book about Logan Roy start at the every bottom of the food chain namely Greg? They continue to keep us wondering whether Greg is really stupid or just pretending to be. Jeri's starting to piss me off...she disagrees with just about everything Logan says and does, but never tells him to his face. Why is Conner so obsessed with being president? Love Roman going through and around his father and brother. What makes Shiv think Tom can get through to her father? "It's just that, historically, when I'm betrayed, it's usually you." Conner's really got tunnelvision about this presidency thing and is only hearing what he wants to hear. "Of course, you can trust me, to a point, but yes." I can't believe Greg told Tom about meeting with the writer, the last person he should have told. Shooting wild pigs for sport? That's disgusting. "What is this obsession with milk? You know who drinks milk? Kittens and perverts," It's about time for Tom to find the mason jar where Shiv is keeping his balls.



Loved the opening of ep 4 with Kendall on the stairs as if it were through the eye of a security camera. Love the way Kendall and Shiv talk to each other but never say exactly what they mean. Though the resolve of the shooting was kind of lame, I loved the drama it caused in the two panic rooms. Nicholas Braun and Matthew McFayden nailed that scene where Greg asked if he could work somewhere else and Tom lost it, though I'm not sure why. Impressive guest shot from Oscar winner Hollly Hunter as Rhea Jurrell. Brian Cox nailed that bidding scene with Rhea. Greg TOTALLY played Tom, so glad he didn't tell Tom where those papers are. Connor's eulogy to Lester was a riot. Who's Lester? How has Shiv not seen through Logan yet? Roman's sexual issues...not really understanding them yet. Roman and Jeri? Seriously? Not sure what was going on, but Jeremy Strong and Sara Snook acted the hell out of their last scene together.



That family meeting at the beginning of ep 5 was brilliantly written. Logan really knows how to keep his kids guessing. Cherry Jones and Mark Linn-Baker were fun additions to the proceedings as part of the Pierce conglomerate. Not sure why everything came to a halt with Kendall's arrival. Was some backstory between Kendall and Rhea implied here? Loved when Logan told Roman to control the volume of his laugh. I don't think I've ever heard anyone do that before. Is Marcia getting fed up with Logan, despite the fact that he doesn't seem to care? This was the first real tension I've seen between them. For someone who seriously wants the keys to the kingdom, Roman puts absolutely no effort into what he must do to get them. "Hi. I'm the right wing ogre, at your service." "This morning I bought a pound of ham and paid for it by telling them I was really worried about the environment." Loved when Marcia showed her ass to Logan right in Nan's face. Marcia still gives me the willies. I'm beginning to think that if and when Logan dies, she's definitely going to have something to do with it. Shiv may have really messed up with her premature announcement. There's a definite spark between Kendall and Naomi that goes past the cocaine. This was the first ep in a long time where I've actually seen Kendall smile. Sure would like more deep background into Roman's sexual issues. "And if you hear my electric toothbrush for a little too long it's because I'm masturbating." Gerri and Roman...WTF?!?



The opening of ep 6 made realize how hard it is to keep up with all of these events where hundreds of people are gathered in a single room drinking a lot and the Roys are sizing them all up. Fisher Stevens was in this ep, I love him! That conference call with the Roys all talking from different locations was so cool...especially Shiv in the toilet. Tom and Greg on the bridge were cracking me up. Roman needs to listen a little more carefully to Gerri...she seems to be a good ally to have in all of this. Tom and Greg's squabbling over that catchphrase went on way too long. Jeremy Strong nailed that scene where Kendall confronted Stewie. "Hey! Big fan of all your money." It's interesting the way Shiv takes complete advantage of her open marriage to Tom but won't give him the same latitude. Every time he encounters another female, Shiv comes up with a loophole to veto it. Can't believe Roman compared Gerri to a filing cabinet. Didn't really understand exactly what Roman was offering to Gerri and I'm not sure Gerri did either. Nan is the only person I've seen on this show who can actually make Logan sweat. That scene with Sara and Holly Hunter...I don't know what the hell was going on there. Are we supposed to believe that Logan actually knocked Roman's tooth out? There's no denying that I enjoyed watching Nan walk out on Logan.



The sexting between Kendall and Naomi was a fun opening to ep 7. Where Roman and Gerri are concerned...more, more, more! That commercial by Sandy and Stewie for the shareholders seemed rather elaborate for its purpose. "Are your nips hard? They must be cause you are so out in the cold." I had to get to this ep to figure out what all that shredding was about that Tom had Greg do. For someone who seems to be so passionate about the keys to the kingdom, Roman doesn't put a lot of effort into earning them. Rhea's an interesting character...have no idea what her agenda really is. Love the way Kendall bristles whenever someone even mentions the idea of Shiv being involved with the corporation. Who is Tom to threaten to break Greg's legs? Logan and Rhea by the fire...loved that scene. Why is Logan being blamed for that waiter's death? "Well I suppose that everybody has to apologize for everything nowadays." Logan really has Kendall's balls in a vice right now. Jeremy Strong was superb as he was walking through the boy's house and seeing pictures of him everywhere...powerhouse acting with minimal dialogue. I loved that Greg wrote "secret" on the file in pencil...how adorable was that. "It's fine, it's good to check before you f*ck someone's dad." Why does Rhea want Shiv working at Pierce? That scene with Greg in the restroom was pointless. Love the actress who plays Caroline. Hope we get some backstory into Caroline and her relationship with her children. Typical rich kid...Kendall trying to clear his conscience by throwing money at the problem. That scene between Kendall and Caroline was so sad because it looked like Kendall really needed his mother and she was just too self-absorbed to give her son the attention he needed. Looks like all the Roys better watch out for Rhea...she's out for blood.



Just watched ep 8...Willow has a play on Broadway already? What was with those videotaped tributes to Logan? Isn't there enough Logan ass kissing on this show as it is? "I don't piss on the carpet every time it thunders." God, Marcia creeps me out. Got the impression that Rhea wants to take the company away from the family, but I don't see how that's possible by herself. Unsure of exactly what Roman was asking Gerri but I can't wait to find out. Marica was scary as hell when she confronted Rhea. Loved the return of James Cromwell as Ewing. Can't believe Ewing actually compared his brother to Hitler. Ewing really backed Greg into a corner. Can't believe what Kendall did to Conner...and what happened to Naomi? Brian Cox played the hell out of Logan's reaction to his surprise party. Can't believe Kendall introduced Jennifer to Logan right in front of Connor. I can't figure out how these people manage to run billion dollar conglomerates and have all these parties. Did Kendall actually rapped to his father? Logan's treatment of Roman with the news about the ball team was uncalled for. Rhea better not turn her back on Marcia during the foreseeable future.



The commentary provided by the family watching the whistle blower interview was a fun opening to ep 9. I'm getting the impression that Gerri might be the brightest person working at Waystar. She also seems to be one of the few people that Logan actually listens to. Loved the expression on Logan's face when Gerri suggested they throw Bill under the bus. Not surprised that Greg gave up Ewing's inheritance, but don't think Ewing is going to take that sitting down, it will just refuel the fire with his brother, I'm sure, or I hope. Still would love some backstory on Logan and Ewing. Congressional hearings? This sh*t storm is getting very serious. Not exactly clear about what Logan was asking Roman to do, but it sounds really dangerous. Didn't get that thing about Marcia either. Loved that brown pinstripe that Logan had on when they arrived in DC. "Eat, eat, eat those dangerous f*cking minutes." I KNEW Logan was putting Roman in danger...guess he felt Roman was expendable. Gil's questioning of Tom was wrought with tension, thanks to Eric Bogosian and Matthew MacFayden. Loved the look on Greg's face when his name was mentioned during the questioning. I have to admit I'm wondering how much Logan really knows about this because I sure can't tell, thanks to the amazing Brian Cox, who plays the hell out of this character. The re-appearance of Naomi was a bit convenient. Logan's opening speech at the hearing might have carried a little more weight if he wasn't reading it. Kendall's speech was awesome though...Jeremy Strong NAILED that speech. That scene with Shiv and the victim was excellent. Mark Blum still has a knack for playing truly slimy characters. "I know you're lying, but I still find you plausible and appealing." I think Rhea got out just in time, the same way Michelle Pfeiffer did in Scarface.