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LZ Granderson: Why 'Succession' keeps us glued to our screens watching irredeemable people

There was a moment during the most recent episode of the award-winning HBO dramedy "Succession," the seventh of its third season, when it felt like human decency had a chance. Roman Roy, the son of a media mogul whose children are vying for his empire, is discussing a potential business deal. Then his father's health comes up. And by health, I mean the question "when will your father die?" ...

There was a moment during the most recent episode of the award-winning HBO dramedy "Succession," the seventh of its third season, when it felt like human decency had a chance.

Roman Roy, the son of a media mogul whose children are vying for his empire, is discussing a potential business deal. Then his father's health comes up. And by health, I mean the question "when will your father die?" becomes part

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