Of course, it helps to have a direct line to the president, aka 'the Raisin.' Except the Raisin isn't taking Logan's calls, which means Logan's power and influence is still in the balance. But Roman is quick to reject any suggestion of talking to the authorities, probably anticipating his father's predictably bullish attitude. Gerri wants to cooperate, because everybody cooperates sooner or later. Keep your friends close but your enemies closer - especially if they're the same people. His head's in the clouds with talk of changing the climate, while she tries to bring him back to earth with words like 'subpoenas' and 'warrants.' Even if Kendall's sudden righteousness is genuine, the law has been broken and the sword of Damocles that is the Department of Justice hangs over both factions. Kendall is smart enough to call Arthur, but too self-involved to listen to her. The narrative is on Kendall's side, at least for now, as he blows the whistle on historic wrongdoing and echoes the real-life revelations rocking many industries and societies in the #MeToo era.īut that may go to his head. Kendall draws first blood by recruiting Arthur to his side, even over Shiv's friendship with Arthur.

Both sides need to lawyer up, and both land on the same name: high-profile attorney Lisa Arthur, played by Sanaa Lathan.

It's ironic that everybody is so desperate to climb over one another's corpses to claim a role that Logan himself derides as a 'nameplate.' It's still his hand jerking around whichever puppet strings itself up. Shiv indignantly insists she backs their dad, but it's clearly open season on Logan and the top job. Roman asks Shiv what she's thinking - and the maneuvering begins. Karl and Frank immediately shoot their shot, and are immediately shot down. But the CEO role is very much back in play, and everybody immediately begins circling, probing, and of course sharpening the knives. The scandal means Logan is tainted and a new broom is needed, even if it's only an interim broom. The heavyweight may actually be on the ropes. He's lost his wife, his son just turned on him, he can't find his daughter, and his life's work is threatened like never before. But Kendall turns the tables, publicly blaming Logan - effectively declaring war on his own father.Īs season 3 picks up in near real time, Logan seems uncharacteristically quiet, almost diminished. Season 2 ended with media magnate Logan Roy dispatching his nervy son Kendall to be a blood sacrifice by taking the blame for a scandal engulfing their company. Let's delve into the details and delights of the season premiere, with spoilers and bad language - you've been warned. Season 3, episode 1, titled Secession, airs on HBO on Sunday, Oct.

Flash season 3 episode 1 review