The Disruption (Succession)

In the context of the HBO television series Succession, "The Disruption" refers to a pivotal and highly volatile shareholder meeting orchestrated by Kendall Roy in the Season 3 finale, "All the Bells Say." This event was intended to block the sale of Waystar RoyCo to Lukas Matsson's GoJo, thereby seizing control of the company from his father, Logan Roy.

Kendall, joined by his siblings Shiv and Roman, believed they held a "supermajority" that would allow them to effectively overrule Logan's decision. The meeting was meticulously planned to coincide with Logan's absence, capitalizing on a perceived advantage.

However, the plan was ultimately foiled. Logan, having anticipated their move, preemptively secured the support of their mother, Caroline Collingwood, who retained control of her shares despite her divorce settlement. This maneuver deprived Kendall, Shiv, and Roman of the necessary votes to block the sale.

"The Disruption" represents a culmination of the series' central themes: power struggles, family betrayal, and the ruthless pursuit of wealth and influence. It highlights the fragility of alliances within the Roy family and underscores Logan's unwavering dominance over his children. The failure of "The Disruption" had significant repercussions for the characters, reshaping their relationships and altering the course of the series. It is a crucial turning point, marking a definitive shift in the balance of power and leading to further strategic maneuvers and conflicts in subsequent episodes.