Honeymoon States

"Honeymoon States"
Succession episode
Episode no.Season 4
Episode 4
Directed byLorene Scafaria
Written by
Cinematography byKatelin Arizmendi
Original air dateApril 16, 2023 (2023-04-16)
Running time59 minutes
Guest appearances
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"Honeymoon States" is the fourth episode of the fourth season of the American satirical comedy-drama television series Succession, and the 33rd overall. It was written by series creator Jesse Armstrong and Lucy Prebble and directed by Lorene Scafaria, and originally aired on HBO on April 16, 2023.

Succession centers on the Roy family, the owners of global media and entertainment conglomerate Waystar RoyCo, and their fight for control of the company amidst uncertainty about the health of the family's patriarch Logan (Brian Cox). The episode takes place during the wake of Logan following his death in the previous episode "Connor's Wedding"; while his family is in mourning, they must make strategic moves with and against each other and company higher-ups in the lead-up to determining who will take over as interim CEO.

"Honeymoon States" received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its script, performances, and humor. For their performances in the episode, Arian Moayed and Hiam Abbass were nominated for the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series respectively.