Given his immense wealth and power, why does Kendall steal batteries in Succession. In season 2, episode 2 “Vaulter,” there is a brief scene of Kendall Roy (Jeremy Strong) stealing a small pack of batteries from a convenience store without explanation. It is an unusual moment that is never touched upon again for the rest of the series. However, the small moment speaks to Kendall's state of mind at that point in his journey as well as the thing that has motivated him his whole life which explains why Kendall steals batteries in Succession.

Season 2 marks a change in Kendall’s complex characterization that leads directly to the end of Succession following him accidentally killing a young man in the season 1 finale while driving impaired. Kendall is haunted by his crime, and the pain is multiplied by the fact he knows his father is manipulating him with his guilt. In season 1, Kendall is obnoxious and overconfident,...