Succession Monologues & Audition Scenes

Act I, Scene 10. Roman Logan delivers a biting, uncomfortable best man speech at his sister Shiv's wedding to Tom Wambsgans. He uses the platform to insult Tom's background and family while teasing a scandalous secret from the bachelor party, showcasing his characteristic blend of cruelty and insecurity.

During her wedding reception, Shiv Roy delivers a public toast that balances corporate-style humor with thinly veiled jabs at her family. She navigates the complex dynamics of her powerful father and brothers while offering a characteristically unsentimental tribute to her new husband, Tom.

Logan Roy ruthlessly berates his son Kendall after a failed business venture, questioning his competence and character. Kendall desperately pleads for his father's approval and a chance to prove his worth, only to be met with cold indifference and the demand for more ruthlessness.

Tom offers Greg a mysterious promotion in exchange for his loyalty, leading Greg to jokingly contemplate selling his soul for power.

Act I, Scene 10. On their wedding night, Shiv confesses to Tom that she has been having an affair and expresses her desire for an open marriage. Tom attempts to process the betrayal while Shiv deconstructs the traditional concept of love to justify her need for a non-monogamous arrangement. The scene explores the power imbalance and the transactional nature of their relationship amidst high-stakes emotional vulnerability.

Shiv presents her father with a birthday gift, but the conversation quickly turns to her career ambitions and Logan's cynical worldview.

Kendall confronts Logan after being passed over for the CEO position, leading to a brutal argument about power, weakness, and corporate legacy.

Roman awkwardly attempts to fire Gerri on his father's behalf, leading to a tense confrontation about their complicated history and professional loyalty.

At her mother's wedding, Shiv delivers a passive-aggressive and biting toast that masks deep-seated resentment with thin layers of humor.

Matsson makes a bold play to buy out Waystar Royco, forcing Logan to confront his company's vulnerability and his family's future.

Logan pressures Roman to skip his brother's wedding to assist with a business deal and tasks him with firing a close mentor to prove his loyalty.

Frank delivers a toast for Logan Roy's 80th birthday, balancing sincere praise for his power with dry humor about his humble origins.

Logan tests Roman's loyalty and ambition as they negotiate Roman's potential return to the family firm and his desire for the COO position.

Shiv and Nate clash over political strategy and loyalty as Shiv asserts her power and reveals her ultimate plan to manipulate both sides.

Tom Wambsgans asserts his dominance over the new family arrival, Greg, using a mixture of fake mentorship and aggressive intimidation.

Hugo aggressively interrogates Greg about potential press leaks following Logan's death, while Greg clumsily attempts to assert his status.

Shiv attempts to bridge the gap with Marcia to gain information about Logan, but Marcia remains politely impenetrable.

Kendall delivers a hostile takeover proposal to his father Logan during a family wedding, attempting to remain professional despite the betrayal.

Logan reveals he has evidence of Kendall's involvement in a fatal accident, using the leverage to force his son back into the family fold.

Tom confronts Nate at his own wedding, demanding he leave the premises and return the wine he is drinking after discovering Nate's affair with Shiv.

Caroline delivers a backhanded wedding toast to her daughter Siobhan, mixing genuine affection with sharp insults and uncomfortable humor.

Kendall confronts his father Logan after being passed over for the CEO position, leading to a brutal exchange about power and legacy.

Kendall questions his father about last-minute changes to the family trust and his impending promotion while navigating a tense power dynamic.

Kendall and Roman attempt to say their final goodbyes to their dying father over the phone, struggling with their complex emotions and resentment.

Peter delivers a self-deprecating and slightly awkward wedding toast to Caroline, balancing his long-standing affection with his personal ambitions.

Following their father's sudden death, the Roy siblings struggle with grief while maneuvering to maintain their grip on the family empire.

Roman confesses to Gerri that he pressured a satellite launch to happen prematurely, resulting in a catastrophic explosion and potential legal ruin.

Logan Roy frets over business deals and technical glitches in the early morning while Marcia attempts to ground him and discuss their future.

Following his father's death, Connor questions Willa about their relationship's transactional nature and his fear of her leaving him.