Ewan Roy

**Ewan Roy** is the estranged brother of Logan Roy and grandfather of Greg Hirsch. He is portrayed by James Cromwell.

## Personality

Ewan Roy is the moral, political, and theological opposite of his brother Logan. Being staunchly anti-capitalist and pro-environment, he prefers to distance himself from the family company and reside at his ranch in Canada. He possesses a cold exterior, rarely smiling or offering kind words and rejecting any attempts at affection.

## History

### Early life

Ewan Roy was born into abject poverty in Dundee, Scotland. His brother Logan was born when Ewan was one and a half. Their father passed away several years later from a brain hemorrhage. During the war, he and Logan were sent to live with their uncle Noah in Quebec, Canada. While en route to Canada, their ship was left adrift for two days and three nights after its engine failed. They were told that if they spoke, moved, or even coughed, the ship would implode, leaving the children to speak only with their eyes. Ewan worked on his uncle's ranch when in Canada, while Logan was sent to boarding school.

Logan claimed that Noah was ill-tempered and viciously abusive. Ewan has not explicitly confirmed these claims but referred to his uncle as a "character." Their baby sister Rose died of polio, which Logan blames himself for, since he had recently returned from boarding school with the illness. For all of the enmity between Ewan and Logan, however, Ewan has told him that Rose's death was not his fault.

Fifty years ago, Ewan was one of 30,000 Canadians who fought against communism in the Vietnam War. Logan belittles his brother by saying that Ewan's reason for enlisting was to impress a local girl, as well as that he only worked in the kitchen, rather than on the battlefield.

### Season 1

Marcia invites Logan's estranged brother, Ewan Roy, to the Roy family Thanksgiving. Greg makes the 12-hour drive to Canada to pick up his grandfather, as Ewan doesn't like to fly. Greg arrives at his grandfather's and gives him a hug, wishing him a Happy Thanksgiving. He then tells Greg that they must get going. While in the car, after Greg attempts small talk, Ewan insists that they remain in silence and that Greg focus on the road.

Ewan arrives at his brother's apartment with Greg, and Logan greets his brother coldly before they all gather at the table.

After dinner, Logan shows Willa his collection of WWI memorabilia. Ewan is upset by this and the two begin arguing, quickly escalating. Ewan says that he finds the right-wing news content broadcast on ATN embarrassing. Ewan then admits that he was told Logan was ready to apologize, which comes to Logan's surprise. Ewan then storms out, and Logan shrugs the whole encounter off.

Kendall then follows his uncle to the elevator. He informs Ewan that there will be an upcoming Vote of No Confidence. Kendall is shocked to hear that Ewan, despite their griefs, will still back his brother on the matter. Then instead of getting off the elevator as they reach the ground floor, he pushes the button to go back up to Logan Roy's residence. Kendall, worried for what Ewan will do, is relieved when he only goes back to retrieve his forgotten cane.

He then runs into Greg while leaving, and demands they drive back to Canada right then. Greg is just returning from Waystar and asks if he can at least eat first. Kendall says he can arrange for someone else to drive and Ewan agrees.

Greg must first go to dinner with his grandfather, Ewan, while he's in town. Ewan informs Greg that he is there to attend the vote against his brother Logan and suggests that Greg stay out of it. Ewan later votes in his favor of his brother.

### Season 2

Logan is confronted by his older brother Ewan Roy. Their disdain for each other remains and the two insult each other, as well as bring up their childhood. Logan leaves with Colin, and Ewan tells Greg if he doesn't quit working at Waystar Royco he will be cut off from his inheritance and his $250 million will go to Greenpeace.

Inside the banquet hall, Ewan asks Greg if he has turned in his resignation yet, insisting that Logan's denial of climate change will result in more deaths than Hitler.

Marcia is upset with Logan and leaves, only for his brother Ewan to take his place. He once again confronts his brother, accusing him of being a horrible human being and saying he can't wait for his empire to crumble.

### Season 3

Confused whether to take legal counsel from Kendall or Waystar, Greg goes to meet with Ewan, who hires his personal attorney Roger Pugh to represent Greg. Pughhints that he and Ewan, both of anti-capitalist leanings, want to exploit Greg's insider position at Waystar for their own benefit.

### Notes

1. ↑ Logan and Ewan were four and five years old, respectively, at the time of this incident.

2. ↑ Ewan served in the Canadian Armed Forces and fought in the Vietnam war. Logan, however, did not serve at all and simply owns collector's items. Logan mocks Ewan, saying he only joined to impress a girl in town.

## Relationships

### Logan Roy

   Ewan is the moral, political, and theological opposite of his brother Logan. Being that he is staunchly anti-capitalist and pro-environment, he prefers to distance himself from the family company and own a ranch in Canada, where he and Logan grew up. Though, more than they'd like to admit, Logan and Ewan are similar to one another, showing most in their stubbornness. Ewan and Logan shared a troubled childhood, often leaning on each other for support. Despite their long history of grievances, Ewan displays an undying love and care for his brother and refuses to actively work against him. Logan, however, seems to not care much for his brother, but sometimes expresses a desire to talk to him, such as through Greg.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Succession - Logan Roy Story - YouTube
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Church and State
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 I Went to Market
4. ↑ Which Side Are You On?
5. ↑ Dundee
6. ↑ Mass in Time of War