I finally watched Succession this week. As season 4 built up to the finale that I finished last night, I found myself getting anxious about the ending. Unlike what some critics of the show say, I found it really satisfying. We're not gonna get into the details because "spoilers go to the boilers", or something. However, a lot of fans have been comparing the series to a Shakespearean tragedy and that has occupied a particularly solid chunk of space on my mind.
Apparently, a tragedy is a great battle that a hero fights but his fatal flaw ultimately leads to his demise. But Succession wasn't quite that linear. The devastation was present straight from the pilot and from that point, the entire journey felt like going round and round and up and down a rollercoaster. Most of the episodes were storytelling marvels in their own way but the hopeless overarching narrative remained pretty consistent throughout.
In the end, I came to the realisation that a lot was happening in that family but that it would never go anywhere. Even if the show continued for another 2 or 4 seasons, it would just be more plotting, scheming, betraying; more 'moves' to attain power. There was no redemption here. And it was not the 'end' per se but that endlessness of despair that proved to be absolutely tragic for me.
I think creator Jesse Armstrong showed us a great mercy by giving us an end to that shitshow; one that many tortured characters in the series didn't get, even after Logan's death. That was a blessing. It reminded me of this conversation from Bojack Horseman -
Bojack: Life's a bitch and then you die, right?
Diane: Sometimes. Sometimes life's a bitch and then you keep living.
Here's what we have for you this week:
Mumbai's First Drift Experience
Get ready to burn some rubber — The Homegrown Festival 2025 is bringing Mumbai’s first-ever drift experience to Richardson & Cruddas Mills, thanks to Bad Boi Drifts. Watch expert drifters pull off insane tandem runs, hop into the passenger seat for a high-adrenaline ride, or even get a crash course (not literally) in drifting from the pros. Whether you’re here to witness the action or get behind the wheel, this is your chance to feel the thrill of controlled chaos up close.
Get the tickets here.
Memories Of A Poet By Shibani Mitra
Sometimes, the best stories unfold when no one’s really trying to tell them. Memories of a Poet by Shibani Mitra is exactly that — a quiet, unfiltered glimpse into the life of a poet in Shantiniketan, reflecting on love and marriage. Shot in the moments between takes, when the actors were just being themselves, the film captures the kind of truth that scripted scenes often miss. Shibani, known for her raw and instinctive storytelling, believes the most powerful narratives exist in these in-between spaces — familiar yet fleeting, like half-remembered dreams.
Catch this intimate, almost accidental poetry in motion at The Homegrown Festival. Get tickets here.
'With All Due Disrespect' By tricksingh
Tricksingh isn’t here to play nice, and With All Due Disrespect, he makes that crystal clear. This three-track EP is pure, unfiltered fire that makes you want to take on the world. The songs in the EP touch upon generational displacement, legacy as a birthright and retaliation with a sonic middle finger to every hater. Consider this Tricksingh’s love letter to rage.
Listen to it here.
Pop-Ups At The Homegrown Festival
The Homegrown Festival is bringing the heat with some of the freshest streetwear brands in the game this year. The pop-ups will feature Archaic's artisan craftsmanship in streetwear that commands attention, Zabarvan's winter sports gear, Koko Bongo' rebellious punk/hip-hop/grunge streetwear statements, Projekt Street's standout pieces born from a roadside dhaba brainstorm, and Manaca's cutting-edge futuristic designs.
Get your tickets for the festival here.
OTHER By Goa Brewing Co
Goa Brewing Co. is back with another rule-breaking brew. Meet OTHER Konkan Amazake — the world’s first sake-like beverage made entirely from Indica rice grown in the Konkan region. Think of it as a fresh, summer-ready Nigori with just 8% alcohol, perfect for India’s warm weather. Crafted after four years of wild experimentation with over 30 rice varieties and multiple Koji strains, OTHER shines a spotlight on India’s fermentation game.
Get it here.
Photo Exhibits At The Homegrown Festival
At The Homegrown Festival, some of the most exciting photographers are bringing their visions to life. Imdad Barbhuyan finds poetry in everyday life, weaving melancholia, memory, and intimacy into his work, whether it’s exploring feminine grief in planetary crises or capturing Assam with a poet’s eye. Kirti Narain blends documentary and surrealism, challenging gender norms and pushing artistic boundaries with her bold, mixed-media storytelling. Indrajit Khambe dives deep into human narratives, documenting everything from Dashavatar Theater to the quiet beauty of rural life in Hampi.
Get ready to see life through their lenses. Buy tickets here.
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