Why 'Succession' Season 3 falls flat

Theater critic Charles McNulty writes that in the third season of "Succession," the Shakespearean parallels have grown more pronounced.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment December 3, 2021 The major miscalculation behind 'Succession's' unspectacular season In Season 2, HBO's Emmy-winning drama walked a tightrope of savage comedy and Shakespearean drama. In Season 3, it's lost its balance. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT How Nicole Scherzinger pulled off a special Ann Reinking tribute in 'Annie Live!' Scherzinger and choreographer Sergio Trujillo explain how they paid tribute to the late Tony winner with a number she originated in the 1982 film. SHARE       READ MORE Alec Baldwin does not believe sabotage led to 'Rust' shooting The actor also told ABC News he does not expect to be criminally charged in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Review: 'West Side Story' is Steven Spielberg's most exhilarating movie in years A vibrant new screen adaptation of the enduring Broadway classic will remind you of the power of the big screen movie musical. SHARE       READ MORE Alice Sebold claims she saw no 'debate' over racial justice in 1981. I don't buy it Sebold apologized to the man exonerated in her 1981 rape, saying there was no debate over judicial injustice back then. A contemporary begs to differ. SHARE       READ MORE Hulu pulls 'Astroworld: Concert From Hell' special after confused viewers protest Negative social-media posts made it clear: Hulu viewers thought a local ABC station's news special was a documentary quickly produced by the streamer. SHARE       READ MORE There's more to Judy Baca than her 'Great Wall of Los Angeles' mural. The proof is at MOLAA Judy Baca wants to bring her acclaimed "Great Wall of Los Angeles" mural into the present. But a new MOLAA retrospective reveals sides of the artist beyond murals. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2021, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US