"I Went to Market" is the fifth episode of the first season of Succession and fifth of the series overall. It premiered on July 1, 2018 on HBO. It was written by Georgia Pritchett and directed by Adam Arkin.
Premise[]
After hearing Logan's plan to expand in to local TV, Kendall begins to plot a vote of no confidence against his father. Greg drives his ornery grandfather Ewan from Canada to New York for a Thanksgiving reunion with Logan. Tom grows increasingly concerned about the terms of his prenuptial agreement with Shiv, and recruits Greg for a clandestine task.[1]
Plot synopsis[]
Marcia has invited Ewan, Logan's older brother, to their Thanksgiving dinner in hopes that the two may reconcile. Greg heads up to Canada, a 12-hour drive from New York, to pick up Ewan. On arrival, he hugs an apathetic Ewan and wishes him a happy Thanksgiving. He attempts to make small talk while they're in the car, but Ewan insists they remain silent so Greg can focus on the road.
Logan proposes the idea of acquiring several local television stations to the senior executives.[n 1] Kendall and Roman join him in his office. Kendall worries that, if they were to do this, the company would no longer be able to grow or diversify, but Logan insists otherwise. After calling Roman a moron for being distracted with his phone and suggesting that Kendall handle those global relations, he concludes the meeting and all but Roman and Frank depart. Logan then begins pouring himself a cup of coffee, but absentmindedly overfills the cup, spilling the coffee. Meanwhile, Shiv presents Tom with a prenuptial agreement. Shiv insists that he have a lawyer review the terms before signing the agreement, though he believes this to be unnecessary. Shiv later learns that his lawyer is his mother and mocks him.
Tom meets with an outsider regarding his recent find: documents exposing a series of crime cover-up within Brightstar Cruise Lines. He suggests that Tom shred the documents on Thanksgiving day, with the help of a trusted individual. Tom phones Greg, who is still in the car with Ewan, and informs him that he has a "little job" for him on his return. Roman informs Kendall of the coffee incident from before and suggests that they use it as ammunition against Logan, proving his instability. Kendall begins plotting a vote of no confidence[n 2] against him. Frank supports this notion, but warns Kendall that he may fail.
Marcia begins setting the table for their Thanksgiving dinner. Tom and Shiv arrive, followed by Greg and Ewan. Connor arrives with his "girlfriend," Willa, while Kendall and Shiv question and poke fun at the couple. Tom pulls Greg aside and instructs him to head to his office and shred the documents. Connor proposes to Willa an "exclusive arrangement," giving her more free time for the theater and assistance with her writing career, relieving her of financial stress. Logan is shocked to see Ewan but greets him by saying that he looks terrible.
Rava arrives with Sophie and Iverson, the latter of which prefers not to join the family at the table. As he and Rava play in the other room, Logan demands that they come to the table.
At the office, Greg begins to question the legality of this job and attempts to confide in Tom over the phone, only to be hung up on. He then decides to make copies of the most important documents for himself. Back at the apartment, Logan shows Willa his collection of World War I memorabilia. Ewan, a veteran of the Vietnam war, confronts his brother for having memorabilia despite not being a veteran. Logan mocks Ewan, claiming that he only joined the military to impress a girl in town. Everyone else observes quietly as the argument begins to escalate. Ewan admits that he was told Logan was ready to apologize to him, before storming out.
Kendall follows Ewan, a fellow member of the board of directors, onto the elevator and informs of the upcoming vote of no confidence. Ewan reassures him that, despite their tumultuous relationship, he refuses to work against his brother. Logan shrugs the altercation off, and everyone heads back to the dining room for dessert. Tom suggests that they go around the table and share what they're thankful for.
Marcia suggests that they play a memory game called "I Went to Market".[n 3] During his turn, Logan goes blank and cannot remember his lines. He tries once more, but Iverson insists that he lost and his turn is over, attempting to pry the can of cranberry sauce (which they had been passing around to indicate whose turn it was) out of his grandfather's hands. Logan becomes enraged and, whether accidental or not, hits Iverson in the face with the cranberry sauce, horrifying the rest of the dinner party. Kendall berates Logan while attempting to comfort his son.
Later that evening, Gerri approaches a lone Kendall on the balcony. She assures him that if he truly plans on moving against his father, she will assist him in doing so. Logan, alone with Marcia, is able to repeat the "I Went to Market" line from earlier. Marcia praises him.
Notes[]
- â The "senior executives" of Waystar Royco include Frank Vernon, Karl Muller, and Gerri Kellman.
- â "Vote of no confidence" is a formal statement or vote indicating that a person or persons in a position of power is on longer deemed fit by the majority of a deliberative body. The vote does not, however, remove them from their position.
- â The game is played by saying "I went to market..." and adding one item to the list, as well as repeat all items that had been added before it.
Cast[]
Starring[]
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Recurring[]
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Quotes[]
- Greg Hirsch (to Ewan): Happy Thanksgiving!
Ewan Roy: Not for the Indians. - Ewan Roy: You're all liars. You lied to me, and you humiliated me.
Roman Roy: But other than that you had a nice time?
Ewan: Go f**k yourself.
Roman: Woah. I don't understand why we don't invite him every year.
Gallery[]
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â Loganâs camera-ed up the wazoo... and he watches it back every night with a scotch. â Click here for I Went to Market's photo gallery.
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References[]
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| Season 1 | Celebration âą Sh*t Show at the F**k Factory âą Lifeboats âą Sad Sack Wasp Trap âą I Went to Market âą Which Side Are You On? âą Austerlitz âą Prague âą Pre-Nuptial âą Nobody Is Ever Missing | ||
| Season 2 | The Summer Palace âą Vaulter âą Hunting âą Safe Room âą Tern Haven âą Argestes âą Return âą Dundee âą DC âą This Is Not for Tears | ||
| Season 3 | Secession âą Mass in Time of War âą The Disruption âą Lion in the Meadow âą Retired Janitors of Idaho âą What It Takes âą Too Much Birthday âą Chiantishire âą All the Bells Say | ||
| Season 4 | The Munsters âą Rehearsal âą Connor's Wedding âą Honeymoon States âą Kill List âą Living+ âą Tailgate Party âą America Decides âą Church and State âą With Open Eyes | ||