Show creator Jesse Armstrong has announced that the upcoming fourth season of Succession will be the show’s last.
Fans had speculated that the series was winding down but were surprised to learn it would end so soon.
Despite the understandable disappointment of a beloved show finishing its run, it is nonetheless a wonderful thing that Armstrong has called it quits.
Historically, a constant problem with successful TV shows has been that they stick around for far too long.
The X-Files pointlessly dragged on after David Duchovny’s departure at the end of Season 7.
The post-Michael Scott era of The Office was cringy at best, and unwatchable at worst.
Boardwalk Empire overstayed its welcome and had to rush its conclusion.
Seinfeld was a pale imitation of its former self when Larry David left.
This list goes on and on.
Far too frequently, popular shows continue production long after their expiration
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