"Succession" Rewatch S2:E1 "The Summer Palace" - HBO Max

"Succession" Rewatch S2:E1 "The Summer Palace" - HBO Max

From Chai After Dark by Chai After Dark

September 9, 2025 · 56 min · Season 2 · Episode 1

About this episode

Shabnam and Sameem discuss the first episode of Season 2 of 'Succession', exploring character dynamics and plot developments.

Shabnam and Sameem keep the privileged rewatch motorcycle ride rolling with “Succession” SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 titled “The Summer Palace” on HBO Max. Kendall is looking terrified in every scene he’s in as he attempts to mold himself into Logan’s #1 boy and Shiv keeps some big news to herself while Tom makes moves himself. The Summer Palace smells like sh!t and Logan isn’t going to eat steak or seafood with roadkill smell on it. Who will be the Successor? This is getting juicy. Follow us below and please like, share and subscribe! Instagram: ChaiAfterDark Tiktok: Chai_After_Dark Facebook: Chai After Dark Podcast Or contact us at chaiafterdark@chaiafterdark.com ; we always respond! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chaiafterdark.substack.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Hosts: Shabnam, Sameem

Topics covered

  • TV reviews
  • Succession analysis
  • Character development
  • Season 2 recap
  • Cultural commentary
  • HBO Max series

Keywords

  • Succession
  • The Summer Palace
  • HBO Max
  • Kendall
  • Logan
  • Shiv
  • Tom
  • Season 2
  • TV review
  • character analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HBO Max

Books & works: Succession, The Summer Palace

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