mr.hockey4242
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although I agree with your assessment, and liked it for that too... I just did not like how they handled the Kendall part... not that I want happy endings or anything... I don't care for that, especially if forced... but it really seemed weird to me how he was really the only LOSER... sure roman got nothing, but his life aint changing for nothing.....
I again can only think the writers were punishing Kendall, and I just don't get why... was it so we can feel bad for him??
I disagree about tom though... he totally won... he was always a kiss ass... that was his thing... now he is a kiss ass and a yes man with a title... but he got that title because shiv said he would be that...
I was also rooting for the Roys over Maatson... Maatson was just as bad as the Roys.. but showed nobody any respect... so it wasn't like there was a BEST scenario for this company... so I thought it was going to stay in the family...
I just think the Kendall and the kids part was mostly as mentioned more of an excuse for Shiv to justify. Was it a little forced since it really hadnt even been touched on since end of s3? Probably. But I dont think it was out of character for Shiv and then Roman with the bastard children comments. Like I said all scumbags so it all fit even if it was a bit "convenient" usage to pile onto Kendall.
I also dont think it was just to punish Kendall. It looks more like that because he was the one truly with the most to lose. Being the successor was literally his lifes purpose. Shiv and Roman both wanted some power but for them it was more pride/almost competitive. Kendall has always been a depressed loser whose socially awkward dropping "bros" to people. Being the eldest boy was quite literally his life calling.
As for Tom, dont get me wrong he certainly didnt lose. And him/Greg definitely played the game the smartest. I just dont have him as a total winner because as you mentioned its more so having money/title his power is still not there.Hes still gonna be a punching bag and in return punching bag Greg. They just both have better security. Also I use my imagination a bit that having Shiv in the picture will probably cloud things a bit for him.