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The ninth episode of Succession season 4 is all set to premiere on HBO on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 9 pm ET. It will also be available for streaming on HBO Max. The ongoing fourth season has witnessed a number of pivotal events that changed the lives of the Roy siblings as the story comes to a thrilling conclusion.
The series continues to garner high praise from critics and viewers, with many raving about its writing and gripping plot, among numerous other things. It is helmed by noted screenwriter Jesse Armstrong.
Succession season 4 episode 9 showcases the Roy family preparing for the funeral
The official preview for the ninth episode of Succession season 4 was released by HBO Max on May 15, 2023, and it offers a peek into the numerous pivotal events set to unfold in the new episode. Titled Church and State, the upcoming episode will focus on the Roy family gearing up for an eventful and emotional funeral.
Tension rises between Kendall and Rava whilst Shiv continues to play political games as the ugly battle between the siblings continue. Here's a short description of the new episode, as per Rotten Tomatoes:
''As the family girds themselves for an emotional funeral, Kendall finds himself at odds with Rava and inopportune news from Jess; Shiv tries to reposition herself within a new political landscape, as Kendall rallies supporters to his side.''
Apart from that, not many other details pertaining to the new episode have been revealed at this point. The previous episode, titled America Decides, focused on Tom trying his best to manage a volatile newsroom whilst the siblings continued to grapple with the devastating repercussions of their actions.
With just a couple more episodes left, viewers are eagerly looking forward to how the story concludes as the battle between the Roy siblings gets nastier and more complicated.
More details about Succession plot and cast
Succession tells the story of a prominent businessman named Logan Roy, who owns a large media conglomerate. The story revolves around him and his siblings, who're fighting for power within the organization. Here's Rotten Tomatoes' description of the series:
''Although he has no plans to step aside as the head of Waystar Royco, the international media conglomerate controlled by his family, aging patriarch Logan Roy is contemplating what the future holds. He has lingered in the limelight longer than even he thought he would, and now family members want to run the company as they see fit.''
The synopsis further reads:
''Despite a best-laid succession plan, tempers flare over Logan's intentions. Kendall Roy, Logan's eldest son from his second marriage and a division president at the firm, is the heir apparent. As Kendall attempts to solidify his eventual takeover, he and the three other Roy children face a difficult choice as company control and family loyalties collide.''
The show has received immense critical acclaim, with many praising the performances by the cast, writing, and dark humor, among many other things. The cast features actors like Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, and many others.
You can watch the ninth episode of Succession season 4 on HBO on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
