Andrew is the Founder / Editor in Chief of 25YL. He’s engaged with 2 sons, a staunch defender of the series finales for both Lost & The Sopranos and watched Twin Peaks at the age of 5 during its original run, which explains a lot about his personality.
After last week’s emotional rollercoaster of an episode, what could Succession possibly do to us this week? Well, we would learn about pre-grieving, Roman Roy style of course. Succession S4E4, entitled “Honeymoon States,” didn’t take the foot off the gas at all, although we did get a chance to catch our breath a little bit. […] More
Like many people, the news that Barry would be ending after it’s fourth season didn’t sit well with me. Bill Hader and Alex Berg have created a world in which I could live for a long, long time but I also get it. This is a story that can’t overstay its welcome and needs conclusion. […] More
This might be the most difficult piece I’ve ever written. How can you recap or even analyze this landmark episode of television? Succession has been in a league of its own since its second season, when it shattered glass ceilings and cemented itself as one of TV’s best, perhaps ever. Sometimes, the show strikes these raw […] More
There’s no other series in television’s long history that has weaved devastation and genuine, full bodied laughter the way that Succession has. They call it a dark comedy and I suppose that’s an accurate description, but it’s also an oversimplification. Jesse Armstrong and team have tapped into our deepest fears about the wealthiest people in […] More
The final chapter of one of television’s greatest achievements from the 21st century has begun. Succession S4E1, titled “The Munsters,” saw the kids unite, Logan discuss the afterlife, Shiv and Tom’s tortured marriage break our hearts one more time and well…don’t ask to smell Greg’s fingers. If you haven’t seen the season premiere of Succession’s […] More
The following article contains major spoilers for the Dexter: New Blood finale. Proceed with caution. It’s over. The Dexter: New Blood finale is inevitably going to be controversial amongst fans, especially after one of the most widely debated series endings previously. While the return season was been largely well received (particularly last week’s all-time classic […] More
If you haven’t seen Dexter: New Blood Episode 9, “The Family Business”, proceed with caution. This article contains major spoilers. Last week, I wrote that the eighth episode of Dexter: New Blood felt like a penultimate episode. The pieces were obviously being put into place for what would feel like a two part finale, with one […] More
The following article contains major spoilers for Dexter: New Blood Episode 8. Proceed with caution. Dexter: New Blood Episode 8 served as a setup episode in many ways, moving us towards the conclusion of this series. Or season? I suppose that remains to be seen. Typically the penultimate episode serves this type of function but […] More
The following article contains major spoilers for Dexter: New Blood Episode 7, “Skin of Her Teeth” Dexter: New Blood Episode 7 continues the streak of fast paced, tightly packed episodes we’ve seen over the last several weeks. There’s a momentum, a race towards a conclusion, that feels fresh and invigorating. Some sense of nostalgia, but […] More
The following article contains major spoilers for Succession S3E9, “All the Bells Say”, the finale of the third season. Proceed with caution. Some shows just know how to do finales right. Lost and Mad Men come to mind as shows that always knew how to stick the landing in the final episode of a season. In […] More
The following article contains major spoilers for Dexter: New Blood Episode 6. Proceed with caution. Last week’s episode of Dexter: New Blood threw everything on the table so to speak, making the follow up episode an interesting act. Would the show dig its heels in and continue to build on the themes that makes this […] More
The following contains spoilers for Succession S3E8, “Chiantishire,” the penultimate episode of the third season (written by Jesse Armstrong and directed by Mark Mylod) Is there any more difficult episode than the episode before a season finale? It’s really an unenviable spot to be in. By nature, it’s purpose is to set the stage for […] More
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