With Open Eyes
10th episode of the 4th season of Succession / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"With Open Eyes" is the series finale of the American satirical comedy-drama television series Succession. It is the tenth episode of the fourth season, and the 39th overall. Written by series creator Jesse Armstrong and directed by Mark Mylod, the episode originally aired on HBO on May 28, 2023.
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Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 10 | ||
Directed by | Mark Mylod | ||
Written by | Jesse Armstrong | ||
Cinematography by | Patrick Capone | ||
Original air date | May 28, 2023 (2023-05-28) | ||
Running time | 88 minutes | ||
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The episode follows Roman, Kendall, and Shiv as they attempt to sway Waystar Royco board members before the vote on GoJo's acquisition of the company. A last-minute change to the firm's leadership plans post-acquisition shifts the Roy siblings' alliances.
"With Open Eyes" received universal critical acclaim for its performances, directing, writing, and emotional conclusion to the series' narrative. Many critics called it one of the greatest series finales of all time. Jeremy Strong was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his performance.