HBO's Succession Ascends to the Sunday Night Throne
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Brian Cox as Logan Roy in Succession (HBO)If HBO was looking for a new Sunday night hit, it found exactly what it was looking for with Succession. A buzz-worthy successor to past network champs, it's a joy to watch star Brian Cox chew up the scenery as his Logan Roy chews up his family, board members, and rivals alike, before spitting out their bones and making them beg for sausages. Tonight, the fun continues.
NEW EPISODE: The intrigue grows with each new episode of Succession. Tonight, Logan brings Shiv to Waystar, which makes Kendall and Gerri extremely nervous. Meanwhile, Roman begins a six-week management program in which he is forced to deal with normal people. And back at the company headquarters, one of ATN's star anchors is embroiled in controversy. 9:00 PM ET on HBO
NEW EPISODE: The countdown is on for The Affair, as shooting begins for the screen adaptation of Noah's book. Meanwhile, struggles at work and at home send Janelle to Carl as she looks for support. 9:00 PM ET on Showtime
NEW EPISODE: Jesse is stepping up the campaign to expose his blackmailers on Righteous Gemstones. Meanwhile, an elderly former congregation member returns to the ministry with his extremely young bride. It looks as though Danny McBride's latest series is off to a very healthy start. 10:00 PM ET on HBO
NEW EPISODE: Ernie attempts to connect with his son in the third episode of On Becoming a God in Central Florida. Meanwhile, Stan has found a water park supplier. And Cody and Krystal organize a rally. Viewers are loving Kirsten Dunst's turn as Krystal. 10:00 PM ET on Showtime
ALSO TONIGHT
- Big Brother's 21st season wrapping up, with just four episodes left before the finale. 8:00 PM ET pm CBS
- Good Eats: The Return gives viewers a crash course in the staple sauces that will save any meal. 10:00 PM ET on FOOD
- Worst Cooks in America heads south of the border to whip up some tostados. 9:00 PM ET on FOOD
Mike Attebery is Senior Editor at Primetimer and the author of seven mystery thrillers. Follow him on Twitter at @mikeattebery.
TOPICS: Succession, HBO