Title: Tom and Greg's Short-Sighted Game in Succession Succession is a show that portrays the cutthroat world of media empires. The characters are in a never-ending battle for power, and they will stop at nothing to get what they want. Among the show's many characters are Tom Wambsgans and Greg Hirsch, who are played by Matthew Macfadyen and Nicholas Braun, respectively. These two characters are often seen as playing the long game, but upon closer inspection, it's clear that they are too short-sighted to succeed. Throughout the series, Tom and Greg are presented as having a bond that is unbreakable. They both start out as outsiders looking in, but they are eventually pulled into the inner circle of the Roy family. Tom, who is married to Shiv Roy, is seen as a rising star in the family business, while Greg, who is Shiv's cousin, is initially portrayed as a bumbling intern who has a lot to learn. However, as the show progresses, it becomes clear that neither character has the cunning or foresight to really succeed. Tom, in particular, is shown to be someone who is always looking out for himself. He is often seen scheming and conniving to get ahead, but his plans always seem to backfire. His ill-conceived plan to take control of the cruise line division of the Roy family business is one example. He is constantly making deals and promises that he can't keep, and he never seems to learn from his mistakes. Greg, on the other hand, starts out as a character who is just trying to find his way in the world. He sees his internship at the Roy family business as a chance to make a name for himself, but he never seems to have a clear plan for how to do so. He is often portrayed as someone who is easily intimidated and manipulated, and he never really understands the big picture. His partnership with Tom is just another example of him following along with someone who he thinks has more knowledge than he does. In the end, neither Tom nor Greg really come out on top. Their slap fight in the finale of the show is a clear indicator of just how little they actually accomplished. They may have had a bond that seemed unbreakable, but in the end, they were just two short-sighted characters who never really had a chance at success. Succession is a show that is full of characters who are always looking for ways to get ahead. Tom and Greg are just two of many characters who never really had a shot at success. Their short-sighted approach to the world of power and politics is a lesson to us all. If you want to succeed in life, you need to have a clear plan and the foresight to see it through. Without that, you're just playing a short-sighted game. In a joint interview Monday morning, Matthew Macfadyen and Nicholas Braun reflected on their characters' bond and their big finale slap fight. "It was real," Macfadyen said.
