Why Did Logan Write Greg’s Name in His Final Wishes?

In season 4 episode 4 of Succession, it is revealed that Logan Roy left something for Greg in his final wishes, which surprises many fans.

Greg has been a regular character since the beginning of Succession, but he has never been as important as the other Roys, and he rarely interacts with Logan.

So why did Logan include Greg in his final wishes? This is a big question that arises from the fourth episode of Succession’s fourth season.

This is the last season for the popular HBO comedy-drama, and it will reveal who will inherit Waystar Royco after Logan Roy’s departure.

Episode 3 is a game-changer for the show, as it shows the demise of Logan Roy, who has been the main villain since the start.

After Logan’s death, a brief list of final wishes is found, with a handwritten note that says “Greg?” This clue has sparked a lot of curiosity, as it suggests Greg’s ultimate destiny.

Does this mean that Logan wanted to promote Greg to a very high position in the company?

Greg assumes that Logan has big ambitions for him at the company when he sees his name on the list. He thinks that Logan wanted him to be Kendall’s right-hand man, since his name was next to a note that said Logan wanted Kendall to be CEO.

But this is where Greg’s optimism is wrong. We think Logan did not intend to give him a big promotion.

Throughout Succession, Logan has always treated Greg poorly and tried to keep him away from the spotlight. Logan’s rocky history with Greg makes it unlikely that he would want to reward him with a high-ranking position in his final wishes.

There could be many reasons why Logan mentioned Greg’s name in his last words, but a serious promotion is not one of them.

It is possible that Logan wanted to fire Greg than promote him.

Logan and Greg’s relationship has deteriorated in Succession season 4, with Greg insulting Logan in a roast and confessing to having sex in Logan’s penthouse. Greg has been on thin ice for a long time, and Logan may have been ready to fire him before he died.

Writing it in pencil suggests that it was not a wish but a reminder, possibly for Logan to get rid of Greg later.

However, this explanation also has some flaws. It would be strange for Logan to have a list that includes both future CEO candidates and random employees he wants to fire.

If Logan wanted to get rid of Greg, it would be odd to delay it and let someone else do it after he dies.

The reason for Greg’s name being in Logan Roy’s final wishes is still unknown, but that’s where the mystery of the final season lies. Hopefully, we will get all our doubts cleared very soon!

About Succession

Succession is a satirical comedy-drama TV series created by Jesse Armstrong for HBO. The American TV series first aired on HBO on June 3, 2018 and has four seasons. 

It follows the Roy family who are owners of the conglomerate media house WayStar RoyCo. With patriarch Logan Roy’s (Brian Cox) health on a steady decline, the heirs of the family business rival against each other for their rightful succession.

Part of the ensemble cast as Logan Roy’s children are Jeremy Strong playing Kendall, Kieran Culkin playing Roman, and Sarah Snook playing Siobhan.