HBO's Succession ended on Sunday with a depressing and in many ways perfect finale. In the end, none of the Roy siblings got what they wanted. Connor is off to Slovenia, or thinks he is, as an ambassador when he wanted to be the US President. Kendall, Shiv, and Roman wanted to rule Waystar Royco, their father's media empire, but all of them were foiled by Lukas Matsson and Tom Wambsgans. While Tom is the nominal CEO, it is Mattson who wields real power. While Shiv and Roman are more or less resigned to their fates, Kendall is less so. As he said in the episode, if he doesn't become the CEO, he is nothing. “If I don’t get this, I feel like…I might die" are his exact words.&nbsp;

After learning that he cannot convince, manipulate or bully his siblings to vote in his favour, he leaves the Waystar headquarters and wanders purposelessly around the Battery Park and stares out towards the Hudson river. It is not clear what he has in his mind. Many have posited that he pondered killing himself, as he has displayed suicidal tendencies before.

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<h2>What happens to Kendall Roy at the end?</h2>

Nothing. The scene cuts a little too soon as he gazes towards the water like a man already dead. In many ways, he might be. But we know he will be safe, and the writers make it clear as day, when we see Colin Stiles, the late Logan's bodyguard, keeping an eye out for him.

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<h2>The alternate ending of Succession was much darker</h2>

While Kendall is not in a good position in the end of Succession, he is still not so bad. He did get a lot of money from the GoJo deal, after all, and can live out his days in peace and luxury. Also, it could have been worse. Jeremy Strong, the man behind the character, has said that being into his character was almost too much for him as he jumped into the river, believing Kendall wanted to die. He told Vanity Fair, “I tried to go into the water after we cut — I got up from that bench and went as fast as I could over the barrier and onto the pilings, and the actor playing Colin (Scott Nicholson) raced over."

He added, "I didn’t know I was gonna do that, and he didn’t know, but he raced over and stopped me. I don’t know whether in that moment I felt that Kendall just wanted to die — I think he did — or if he wanted to be saved by essentially a proxy of his father.”

Yikes.

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<h2>Succession finale review</h2>

Despite all that darkness and gloom, Succession's series finale was a humdinger. I wrote in its review, "It is a testament to Jesse Armstrong and other writers' talent that the show maintained its authenticity and refused to provide a simplistic resolution or redemption for its characters. Right until the end, this show remained true to itself, insightful, and thought-provoking. Succession has ensconced itself as one of the finest achievements in modern television." 
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HBO's Succession ended on Sunday with a depressing and in many ways perfect finale. In the end, none of the Roy siblings got what they wanted. Connor is off to Slovenia, or thinks he is, as an ambassador when he wanted to be the US President.

HBO's Succession ended on Sunday with a depressing and in many ways perfect finale. In the end, none of the Roy siblings got what they wanted. Connor is off to Slovenia, or thinks he is, as an ambassador when he wanted to be the US President. Kendall, Shiv, and Roman wanted to rule Waystar Royco, their father's media empire, but all of them were foiled by Lukas Matsson and Tom Wambsgans. While Tom is the nominal CEO, it is Mattson who wields real power. While Shiv and Roman are more or less resigned to their fates, Kendall is less so. As he said in the episode, if he doesn't become the CEO, he is nothing. “If I don’t get this, I feel like…I might die" are his exact words. After learning that he cannot convince, manipulate or bully his siblings to vote in his favour, he leaves the Waystar headquarters and wanders purposelessly around the Battery Park and stares out towards the Hudson river. It is not clear what he has in his mind. Many have posited that he pondered killing himself, as he has displayed suicidal tendencies before. Also Read: Succession finale review: A dark, fitting, and unforgettable conclusion to an uncompromising show What happens to Kendall Roy at the end? Nothing. The scene cuts a little too soon as he gazes towards the water like a man already dead. In many ways, he might be. But we know he will be safe, and the writers make it clear as day, when we see Colin Stiles, the late Logan's bodyguard, keeping an eye out for him. The alternate ending of Succession was much darker While Kendall is not in a good position in the end of Succession, he is still not so bad. He did get a lot of money from the GoJo deal, after all, and can live out his days in peace and luxury. Also, it could have been worse. Jeremy Strong, the man behind the character, has said that being into his character was almost too much for him as he jumped into the river, believing Kendall wanted to die. He told Vanity Fair, “I tried to go into the water after we cut — I got up from that bench and went as fast as I could over the barrier and onto the pilings, and the actor playing Colin (Scott Nicholson) raced over." He added, "I didn’t know I was gonna do that, and he didn’t know, but he raced over and stopped me. I don’t know whether in that moment I felt that Kendall just wanted to die — I think he did — or if he wanted to be saved by essentially a proxy of his father.” Yikes. Also Read: Succession's brilliant finale was not 'feel-bad'. It was a reality check Succession finale review Despite all that darkness and gloom, Succession's series finale was a humdinger. I wrote in its review, "It is a testament to Jesse Armstrong and other writers' talent that the show maintained its authenticity and refused to provide a simplistic resolution or redemption for its characters. Right until the end, this show remained true to itself, insightful, and thought-provoking. Succession has ensconced itself as one of the finest achievements in modern television." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Succession actor Jeremy Strong says Kendall's alternate ending was much darker: 'I tried to go into the water'

Jeremy Strong has responded to whether he treats acting as a religious experience as has been said about him. The actor, best known for his performance in HBO's ongoing satirical corporate-family drama series 'Succession', has earlier been accused of taking his job too seriously. Centring around a wealthy, powerful business family called the Roys, the show explores the quest of the family patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox) to find his successor. He looks at his children, which includes Strong's Kendall, finds no one worthy. The award-winning show, created by Jesse Armstrong, also features Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, Alan Ruck Hiam Abbass, among others.&nbsp;

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Strong was profiled by the New Yorker last year in a piece titled 'On “Succession,” Jeremy Strong Doesn't Get the Joke' that has proven to be controversial. The profile argued that he does not know the show is a comedy and treats it as a serious drama, and that he immerses himself too deeply in the character of Kendall that it may end up being harmful to him.

The profile quoted Cox as saying, “The result that Jeremy gets is always pretty tremendous. I just worry about what he does to himself. I worry about the crises he puts himself through in order to prepare. Actors are funny creatures. I’ve worked with intense actors before. It’s a particularly American disease, I think, this inability to separate yourself off while you’re doing the job.”

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Cox reiterated his comments at a media interaction after the screening of his new film 'Prisoner's Daughter' at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this month. He said, "I don’t hold a lot of the American s***, having to have a religious experience every time you play a part. It’s crap."

Strong has revealed his thoughts. While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he said, "I think it is a sacramental activity expressing a faith, if that’s what a religion is. I feel wary of saying that because religion is religion and I don’t want to diminish what religion is. But for me, certainly. Theatres&nbsp;have always been a place that feel kind of holy. And the communicative and healing power of film is completely profound and mysterious. So, yeah, I’m a devout devotee of that. Yeah. 
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Jeremy Strong has responded to whether he treats acting as a religious experience as has been said about him. The actor, best known for his performance in HBO's ongoing satirical corporate-family drama series 'Succession', has earlier been accused of taking his job too seriously.

Jeremy Strong has responded to whether he treats acting as a religious experience as has been said about him. The actor, best known for his performance in HBO's ongoing satirical corporate-family drama series 'Succession', has earlier been accused of taking his job too seriously. Centring around a wealthy, powerful business family called the Roys, the show explores the quest of the family patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox) to find his successor. He looks at his children, which includes Strong's Kendall, finds no one worthy. The award-winning show, created by Jesse Armstrong, also features Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, Alan Ruck Hiam Abbass, among others. Strong was profiled by the New Yorker last year in a piece titled 'On “Succession,” Jeremy Strong Doesn't Get the Joke' that has proven to be controversial. The profile argued that he does not know the show is a comedy and treats it as a serious drama, and that he immerses himself too deeply in the character of Kendall that it may end up being harmful to him. The profile quoted Cox as saying, “The result that Jeremy gets is always pretty tremendous. I just worry about what he does to himself. I worry about the crises he puts himself through in order to prepare. Actors are funny creatures. I’ve worked with intense actors before. It’s a particularly American disease, I think, this inability to separate yourself off while you’re doing the job.” Cox reiterated his comments at a media interaction after the screening of his new film 'Prisoner's Daughter' at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this month. He said, "I don’t hold a lot of the American s***, having to have a religious experience every time you play a part. It’s crap." Strong has revealed his thoughts. While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he said, "I think it is a sacramental activity expressing a faith, if that’s what a religion is. I feel wary of saying that because religion is religion and I don’t want to diminish what religion is. But for me, certainly. Theatres have always been a place that feel kind of holy. And the communicative and healing power of film is completely profound and mysterious. So, yeah, I’m a devout devotee of that. Yeah.

Jeremy Strong explains his acting style after criticism from 'Succession' co-star Brian Cox

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Succession actor Jeremy Strong says Kendall's alternate ending was much darker: 'I tried to go into the water'

Jeremy Strong explains his acting style after criticism from 'Succession' co-star Brian Cox