Atlanta Season 3 Ep 9 | Loose Ends and The Story of O.J.

[@ThomasFlight]

Amazing, in depth analysis. More people need to see these. Such and underrated and brilliant season of TV. Thanks for doing these.

[@diegoscornaienchi4241]

Love seein some of my favourite KZbinrs show love to eachother

[@TheFutureTelevision]

@@NineNerdYards you've definitely got a sub from me bro. Dope writing and analysis the vids I've watched so far And I'm also from Zim😁

[@dannytoots6635]

It wasn't underrated though. It has 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the most critically acclaimed seasons of the 21st century.

[@g4brielb0nfim]

I heard this episode was supposed to be the finale, but then Donald changed his mind. Could you imagine having Aaron's smile as the last thing we saw on this season lmao

[@brodieguwop9417]

Would have been 10x better than the actual finale

[@devzeppalin]

This feels more like the season finale despite being an anthology episode.

[@MrJTH1999]

Would’ve hated that. Van’s episode was a great finale

[@johnpablo2772]

I think they changed it to make it relevant to Kevin Samuels death

[@g4brielb0nfim]

@@johnpablo2772 makes a lot of sense

[@prettynerd4779]

One of my favorite lines in history of TV even to this day was when Carlton from Fresh Prince was not considered black enough to get into a fraternity and he said " Being black isn't what I'm trying to be, it's what I am. I'm running the same race and jumping the same hurdles you are, so why are you tripping me up? You said we need to stick together, but you don't even know what that means. If you ask me, you're the real sellout."... still love that scene and that line

[@NineNerdYards]

That show is full of some of the greatest!

[@TheBlademan-]

Kevin Samuels and his “black tests” was the best part of the episode for me and I was dying laughing. Shame we can’t see him follow up on this performance

[@chasep1310]

So true

[@letzsnuggzz]

Yeah. I wish that he found acting instead of toxic punditry. It was such a missed opportunity. The man had some real acting talent

[@dominaX337]

Paul Moonie would have been the best choice. But Samuels did well. RIP to them both. 🙏🏾💯

[@NineNerdYards]

Wow didn’t expect someone to bring up Paul Mooney. 😭

[@chasep1310]

@@letzsnuggzz the truth telling isn’t for everyone. Out of interest what did he say that was toxic?

[@theoccasionalmoonlight4050]

My favorite line was "What color are Wendy's napkins?"

[@alazkaalazka6087]

This episode is a masterpiece. This series needs to be discussed in Film schools.

[@DionnaHayden]

I so agreed!

[@synsouchi659]

I apologize if somebody has mentioned this but that "pencil test" joke is referencing the "pencil test" that the Apartheid government would perform by putting a pencil in your hair. How easily it is to take the pencil out determined if you were considered white/black. This was a reverse pencil test lol

[@thewireboy100]

Good pull Never thought about that Just thought the pencil was a joke cause we beat on the lunch tables all the time in jhs

[@geminikid609]

It is ​@@thewireboy100

[@ettorefantin6754]

The part about a 15 year old being shot when reaching for a phone is a reference to the Stephen Clark shooting in 2018 when police claim that they thought he had a gun when it was actually a phone. This is also referenced in the This is America lyric "this a celly, that's a tool"

[@Fiveandime]

thank you

[@danielortizrants7209]

This episode had so many references to actual Atlanta, that was missed too. From White Grady (Grady is known as the hospital for poor black people), threatening Aaron with taking the MARTA, the public transportation line for the city, typically riddin by the working class black population; also Cobb County, one of the whitest counties petitioned not to have Marta built up to its County afraid it would bring more blacks into the area. Lithonia, where the Nigerian kid said he was from is a heavily black populated area of Georgia. Lastly, taking down the name of Stonewall Jackson, the confederate leader is reminiscent of Stone Mountain park. The side of the mountain has a carving of Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee (not S), and President of the confederate states, Jefferson Davis. For years, people have unsuccessfully petitioned to have the carving removed from the side of the mountain, but to this day it's still there showing its embarrassing confederate glory. Also, I believe Donald Glover is from the stone mountain area. Lastly, just wanted to correct your pronunciation of Lake Lanier. It's Lake Lah-near. I love your analysis also so I hope this gives you more context on the depth of the writing.

[@TheMsdanybaby]

💯 yessss! ❤️

[@jasonalexander3556]

Thank you for the insight!

[@FlyHy89]

As a Stone Mountain / lithonia native this breakdown was spot on 😂😂😂

[@FlyHy89]

And to this day kkk rallies are still held at Stone Mountain park

[@alexistingan728]

It's actually more deep than that with Grady. Back in the day Grady hospital was segregated into the white wings and black wings of the hospital. So much so that people used to call it "The Gradys" when referring to Grady Hospital. So when Samuels told the paramedic to take the kid to "White Grady" he was making reference to the racist past of the hospital.

[@erronking7783]

I’m gonna miss this anthology style they really put out some incredible thought provoking funny ass art I’m glad they took this route now season 4 will just be perfect cause you kinda miss this at this point n it’s a lot of questions this season was the season of build up n question n 4 is either gonnna be answers n clarity or cliff hangers n more questions

[@Bknight36]

Donald said s4 goes back to it's roots and they just had fun so I think we'll see them more then. They wanted to send a message with this one which is dope

[@joshuadoty4682]

@@Bknight36 yeah too bad so many of the fans are shitting on it just because it doesn’t involve the main crew as much

[@fanta8944]

Season 4 is much more sensual and storyline. Still the classic three, more bonding and more of Van and Lottie. Good so far

[@Discoball_Glitter]

12:30 “so now you’re not white anymore, you’re light skinned?” Inserting the “you were white yesterday “ clip from the Reparations episode was pure genius and made me lol. It’s probably a stretch, but with all of the white Earns this season do you think this character was purposefully named Aaron because they sound similar? I absolutely love your Atlanta deep dive reviews , look forward to them every week, and have recommended them to many fans. May KZbin never claim your firstborn or break your knees! 🖤 Mmm, mmm, mmm

[@amiraameera8302]

I think in this instance Aaron is a stand in for Al in the fashion episode. Like his blackness was a commodity that he sold, but when he needed to be true to it, it was still used as a product in ways he didn't anticipate. Aaron denied his blackness until it didn't benefit him anymore, and when he needed it he was still seen as the white boy he'd been posing as all along.

[@someguy2504]

It's also worthy to mention that Felix was actual the guy trolling Aaron and accusing him of camping when they were playing that flamethrower game. Anyone pick up on that?

[@NineNerdYards]

I think that makes the most sense.

[@giaellis9962]

@@NineNerdYards Are we sure they're not the two kids from the Robbin Season opening? kzbin.info/www/bejne/b57RmqiHbd-FkJI

[@MitchellBahamas]

Donald Glover a damn FOOL for the “black auditions!” This is (Dave Chappelle Skit show) tho! legendary!

[@someguy2504]

@Guzmann 3005 play it back and listen closely it sounds pretty much like Felix

[@adamazabraji7086]

yes the voice was the same

[@Hecubusx]

Atlanta was such a brilliant show on so many levels.

[@The_Immortal_DJ]

Aaron’s last line made this the funniest episode of the whole season 😂😂😂 I literally screamed laughing when he said it

[@NormDiesel]

I must have watched that scene like 20x. I bust up every time.

[@Squishy876]

Same! 😅

[@Downtime_videos]

That “ in my life” and the brush 🤣

[@theorderofthebees7308]

😂😂😂

[@riza4086]

I like the subtle touch they add when casting for actors and actresses. Atlanta is amazing. Aaron definitely sounded more like a person who was raised around black folk when talking. And in the car before I even seen the dad. I knew he might be biracial based on that.

[@ReallyBrent]

I love how Atlanta stays on top of the culture.

[@BernieMacscousin]

What annoyed me was the dad thinking fafsa and student loans are the same thing. When it is completely different from student loans and are considered a grant. Meaning you don’t have to pay it back.

[@ZZ-qy5mv]

Yess. I think it speaks to how many people don’t actually know what financial aid they could have access to and give up on going to college all together.

[@BernieMacscousin]

@@ZZ-qy5mv Yup I agree especially with how Aaron clearly put off signing up for any scholarships or anuthing

[@samanthab1923]

He’s a bad dad. Who does do everything for their kid. You want them to go to school. I’m not signing a loan! Please

[@BernieMacscousin]

@@samanthab1923 Yeah really wish people knew the difference from grants and loans

[@youtubedoesntmakesense2021]

BRUH SERIOUSLY HIS DAD WAS AN UNSUPPORTIVE ASSHOLE i learned how fafsa work when i was in in high school so i spent this whole episode thinking about how selfish his dad was for not tryna help

[@theorderofthebees7308]

The final form of Aaron at the end was hilarious

[@guitarwi3rdo]

"I've got teachers that have lasted longer than your fucking heritage" shots fired!

[@devzeppalin]

This was the funniest episode of the season, my favorite too. His name being Robert Lee is hilarious & the Tribunal knew the moment Aaron walked in that he was NOT getting the scholarship.

[@rubenbarrera7338]

If if wasnt for student loans, it would have taken me even longer to graduate college. I'm very thankful for student loans. It was a great self investment. 🙏🏽

[@TheChosen1inc]

I think a part off this you missed is that his character never really switched up, he just was more accepted by the white people than the black people for being himself. However in the conversation with them at the school you can tell that he is the odd man out and doesn't fully fit in with the other white people to. This also ties into Gambino's earlier albums a lot where he talks a lot about not being accepted by the black community for being a certain way and typically fit in more with white people. Donald was still black like the character is but his "blackness" was always going to be questioned because of how he acts, interests, etc. However like Aaron its uncomfortable being the only black person hanging with only white people because they say shit exactly like what they said in the show lol. Also the whole scene with the "blackness test" fits with my thoughts on this as well. Aaron doesn't have the "stereotypical black answer" therefore he is deemed not black further alienating him from any one real group. I think this is once again taking a dig at the fact that as a black person your supposed to "act a certain way" and this is something we perpetuate ourselves as seen in the episode. Gambino had an old interview talking about "new black" essentially saying he wants black kids to be able to be whoever they want the way white people can and also talks about this on camp hence the album being at the beginning of the episode. Also at the end he gives into the pressure and becomes a stereotype they want him to be once again further perpetuating the cycle.

[@leonnarddavis]

As Aaron spits game to a white woman and breaks the 4th wall to look at the audience, and let them know he's on game now. As the overlay of Donald Glover's name pulls up, slightly mirroring DG's real life interracial relationship, while accepting/embracing his culture.. .... also.... I might be wrong 😄😄😄

[@MrSugardove]

I don't think people getting the ending.... he being super attracted to a white woman.... solidifies his blackness.... in the same way getting shot by police did.... which is a major issue in black communities.... successful black men leaving for white women..... now he really black was the 4th wall nod

[@adamazabraji7086]

You are correct!

[@chandlerstrumeyerchandler1923]

I really just can’t believe how much knowledge you have on things, like how, I don’t catch half the references

[@FrancescasFantasyWorld]

Best Atlanta commentary on KZbin fr ! Waited all week for this

[@letzsnuggzz]

I have been eagerly waiting for your analysis of this episode. More than other YT channels. You go deep. So much to unpack in this one.

[@choppydell]

Another perfectly well done episode recap. I really hope the cast and crew of Atlanta see the the levels of appreciation you have for their works. See you at the finish line next week. Mmm mmm mmm

[@clebrane]

I could be reaching...but Aaron's look at the end, mixed with the music and the credits is VERY reminiscent of the end of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video. If someone has already made this comparison, my bad...but definitely got Thriller vibes from the format of the ending and credits.

[@deriansilva368]

This show reminds me so much of Leigon as it starts to really take its strides into the surreal for the sake of building complex moral arguments. Every single vignette ends up folding back to the main story this season in really massive ways! It’s been great to watch the last two episodes have been my favorite and I’m thankful we have one more season!

[@gloriathomas2188]

I think it's because they were both filmed my hiro murai

[@deressa9552]

Being biracial, not really passing as white or black, this episode hit close to home, and I did have to ask myself a couple of questions. But that song loose ends was definetly hmhmhm

[@tonybalony1811]

Yeah, looking at your profile pic, it looks like this episode was made for you. 👌🏾

[@goat369]

I related too had a lot of identity issues growing up but I really found myself as I grew older

[@deressa9552]

@@tonybalony1811 haha damn

[@kevindube7096]

@@deressa9552 😂 he’s not wrong you really are Aaron, stay strong & stay away from the flamethrowers

[@THATNIGGACRAZY10]

Lmao "stay away from flame throwers" Im weak

[@HerbalQueen]

I love your Atlanta recaps… I love the deep dives…you should have way more subscribers

[@SaraitheBennu]

Mmm mmm mmm what a great analysis! 🎉 I agree, this anthology episode and trini 2 the bone really made me open up to the expansive world build and message the show runners are presenting. Even though I wish we had more episodes with the main cast as well, they still have a chance to really finish this season off on a high note as a whole.

[@claysoggyfries]

5:17 That was one of my middle schools. There was also a school I went to named Nathan B. Forrest that was renamed to Westside Highschool. Robert E. Lee still has the same name

[@alexyaldana]

“When I wasn't white enough to use your pool when I was 8 Stone Mountain you raised me well I'm stared at by Confederates but hard as hell Tight jeans penny loafers, but I still drink a Bodine Staying on my me shit, but hated on by both sides I'm just a kid who blowing up with my father's name And every black "you're not black enough" Is a white "you're all the same"” that power lyrics from camp, definitely put the vinyl there on purpose. especially since he wrote the episode, prob was a hint at how he was perceived growing up in an extreme way. quite genius.

[@annahafren]

I think I like the anthology episodes more than the main story episodes this season. I love the main cast but it feels like sometimes they have to squish the main characters into out of character roles to fit the story they're telling that week. It just feels like the anthology episodes are what they're really interested in and they feel more creative as a result.

[@Ronkyort0dox]

They are clearly more interested in the anthology, but that's a weakness. They care more about the message than the overall story and characters.

[@devzeppalin]

@@Ronkyort0dox I disagree, they had A LOT to say so they got that off with the anthology episodes opposed to forcing it on the “main cast” & it’s all apart of the story. S4 is gonna wrap beautifully.

[@javonetc.652]

Bro Became the ultimate lightskin at the end 😂😂😂love this show man🙌🏾

[@Iggles88]

I loved this episode! I wonder if this was filmed in black and white because of the movie Imitations of Life - in that movie the main character was also white passing and did not claim her “blackness “ a great film. This was such a great video ! Love your channel

[@willstinson925]

Haha love the placement of the "You were white yesterday?!" clip from the earlier reparations episode

[@NineNerdYards]

Lol I was proud of that edit.

[@iamdcarrington]

Fantastic video and breakdown yet again bro! I’ll also add on the Camp vinyl (or album cover) that I didn’t notice. Camp is Gambino’s album that explores blackness and whiteness the most. On there, and it’s been a while since I’ve given it a full listen, he talks about being too white for the black kids, too black for the whites and wanting to be a role model for middle class black kids like himself since he didn’t have (m)any growing up. mm mm mmm.

[@nerdlarge4691]

Other points from this episode to mention: ASU was one of the universities at the center of college admissions scandal a few years ago, particularly with the actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Laughlin and their daughters(look very similar to Aaron’s gf in the episode). ASU has a reputation as a party school that’s relatively easy to get into. They mention the ADOS( American Descendants of Slavery) Movement right before the audition that makes Black Americans a distinct lineage within the African American “race”. Aaron is ADOS by lineage thru his father, but still gets denied by the tribunal because he doesn’t just not look Black, but has purposely self-isolated himself from Blackness. Zion Williamson had a reputation for dating White girls until recently...

[@BeautyLoves88]

also, “i never been more attracted to you in my LIFE” with that 😏 to camera: the stigma of Black men being significantly drawn to/hyper-feminizing & sexualizing White women. ie: “now that i’m a BLACK man, my attraction to you (a bubbly White woman) is higher than it’s ever been” !! i thought that was a GENIUS way to 🎯 aaron’s “transition”

[@sallyjrwjrw6766]

I laughed so hard 🤣

[@ShingiPanAfricanLectures]

Surprised by how good Kevin Samuels was in this! But yes, great work as always. An important angle I was hoping you could may be touch on a bit more is one hinted on by the kid asking for the wave check: the ADOS (American Descendant of Slaves)=Blackness conversation. The ADOS movement has been garnering steam in recent years (especially as pertains reparations), but such experiences as represented by Felix shows how non-ADOS Black people in the US are still confronted with the isms that come with Blackness in the US (whether they choose to see it or not.)

[@everythingisveganbut...4688]

This episode was one of my favorites cause Aaron reminds me of my son... Aarons father reminded me of myself when I would have conversations with my son... This episode made realize how much I relate to Donald Glovers life as a POC in America...his writing is spectacular ❤

[@robchuk4136]

These videos greatly deepen my understanding of the show. I didn't like this episode much on first viewing, but hearing your perspective and all the things pointed out really gives me a better appreciation for it. With the season ending, I think I'll miss these videos more than the actual show.

[@Sk3letor]

I feel like the fact that you had to prove you’re black with a picture and people couldn’t just believe your word kinda shows what this episode is kinda about, “not being black enough” Also mmm. Mm. Mmmm

[@NikLovin757]

The episode subtlety foreshadows itself. Aaron is playing a flame thrower game that looks very similar to the construction of the high school at the beginning of the episode.

[@shellz1215]

Man taking all year to upload lmaooo you had me stressed out 😂😂😂💕 the content!

[@erictheredxiii]

When Aaron is scrolling through Instagram on his phone you will notice a flamethrower ad...

[@Dezzy122692]

Let me start off by saying that your channel is by far one of my favorite KZbin channels, I always get anxious for each new episode so I can hear your breakdowns. Thank you for the content. This episode came at the most perfect time, I would like to highlight the scenes of the flamethrowers. I’m from Buffalo and what just happened this past weekend is a prime example of this episode when these young adults are playing these games having this anger and want to carry out violence in real life. The parallels between black and white and the uncomfortable discussions that need to had with our youth today because they’re so ignorant. This episode definitely sums up a lot of what’s going on now.

[@antiox4457]

im peruvian and i really love this show idk why i just know i like it so much, listen to someone who understands better what the show is about really helpme understand it better

[@lee6076]

You were white yesterday

[@antiox4457]

@@lee6076 best line from that episode jajaks

[@exeacua]

@@antiox4457 Specially because we actually had slavery in Peru

[@kaydijdrahblack5529]

The black and white theme, the transformation of the protagonist is giving a 1960s Twilight Zone motif.

[@denzelsherrod3226]

With Atlanta being one of my favorite shows I'm glad I'm came across your page

[@FoolishTy]

This season of Atlanta is definitely gonna be studied in some universities, I already see it! Mmm mmm mmm what a masterpiece *chef kiss*

[@lslithas24]

The monkey poster was a part of Banksy’s 2001 painting of a monkey with sign over its chest that says, “Laugh now, but one day we’ll be in charge.”

[@iRealTB]

Mmm Mmm Mmm. This episode was my favourite so far. I totally relate to Felix (and you matter of fact). Shooot all 3 of us might look alike hahah. I love how Atlanta stays on top of culture but wow I didn't notice that Camp vinyl

[@MindfulMatters734]

This was funny as hell! I love when I don't watch something good then binge watch after work.

[@dashfriday974]

I swear Felix was one of the kids talking trash online. Noticed the voice right away.

[@NineNerdYards]

I was thinking that too. Would have been funny if that’s what caused their fire fight.

[@GeecheeSean]

Rip Kevin Samuels... I love this show. Dope video and channel bro we appreciate ya

[@michaellopez12]

Bro the pen tap drumbeat at the beginning. You’re the best Atlanta breakdown

[@peacefulzoodle]

Love this breakdown. A bit late to the series and loving these. In addition to the OutKast album, there was also Childish Gambino’s album cover behind Aaron, when they yelled out “Redbone”!

[@habeebahmustapha2623]

You honestly should do more deep dives in shows and movies like this

[@JaeDee66]

Kevin samuels advice was much needed and brutally honest. But I’m here for the episode breakdown.

[@sallyjrwjrw6766]

Kevin Samuels just shames women. His advice is "high value men don't want you because of your looks and your children, just find a regular man." Then there are tons of comments critiquing her looks and intelligence. Lots of comments saying, "This is what black women need to hear" but never any comments from black women saying how helpful it was and that they were able to follow his advice.

[@JaeDee66]

@@sallyjrwjrw6766 there are plenty women who thank Kevin got married cause of Kevin u just focus on the ones he argues with. Like those women don’t get disrespectful or delusional. A woman 5’3 r kids three baby daddies she’s 190 and says she DESERVES a man making 800k and 6’4. So then Kevin says the reality of finding that. But we don’t not gonna talk about the delusion of women he speaks too? Stop being emotional and pay attention to the conversations had instead of how it’s said.

[@JaeDee66]

@@sallyjrwjrw6766 high value men don’t want non attractive overweight women with multiple children what’s wrong with stating a generality? Matter fact show me attractive successful men who go after obese masculine acting women with multiple children? The truth is the truth it ain’t shaming lmao get out ur feelings.

[@robesdebah4811]

Man, I love this channel and the comment section. Really fills in the water-cooler space I need. None of my friends have Hulu and my girl has a quota on how many 'challenging' shows she'll watch at a time (She's SPED teacher. She deserves to relax when she can). So I just wanna thank you for making both the content and the conversation space. [edit: Would love to see you finish the Herman Cain piece when this season is done]

[@NineNerdYards]

Thank you! Wow someone who actually likes the HC video. Thank you!

[@robesdebah4811]

@@NineNerdYards he's been fascinating since he came on the political scene. While I'll never agree with his politics or treatment of women, he was charismatic and even deeply tragic by the end. And I find his eponymous award hilarious. He's like the sad Ronald McDonald version of Colin Powell/Clarence Thomas.

[@NineNerdYards]

Tragic is the perfect way to describe Herman

[@robd2456]

The panel scene was also to show how African Americans have to be bi-cultural to be accepted. To get in that “top” school, to get that high paying job, to secure that business loan, etc. Minorities often have to pass a “white” screening before allowed access. The scene where people are practicing their audition, notice most are other minorities. But since they are in the middle of the color spectrum their struggle isn’t as jarring to bounce between black or white.

[@trinitylegacygroup2481]

Best Atlanta breakdowns on YT. You’re going places man!👏🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🔥

[@paigegard]

I love this season of Atlanta. I think we got this format, because of COVID and perhaps the cast couldn’t be together at the same time. Hopefully next season will center the main characters more! I’m hyped for the “homecoming tour” 😍

[@deshaundozier]

ATLANTA is such a good show

[@eyesore21]

I was high as hell watching this. Probably the most insane tv experience i’ve ever had.

[@Iamjeffsledge]

Don't know if anyone else said this but the Kevin Samuels role was supposed to be played by Steve Harvey but he dropped out last minute. Would've loved to see that.

[@siempra78]

I think its best Paperboi (not Darius) has the sketchy adventures in Amsterdam. For me it always seemed like Paperboi left alone is always on the verge of his own "Rapper found dead...." headline, before he pulls himself back from whatever surreal brink he is at. If Paperboi didn't have these adventures/N.D.E.'s/surrealist epiphanies it would make his need for Earn as a manager threadbare. Earn makes mistakes (mainly because of his own ego), but it seems Paperboi is often grounded by humility by the solo escapades.

[@cortezcharles3605]

As a new subscriber, I am thrilled to have a REAL Frame-by Frame Analysis and breakdown and your opinions of the latest episode of Atlanta. I will be liking and sharing your videos even the ones that I have not watched. Your videos are a breath of fresh in-regards to what is already out there!

[@NineNerdYards]

Thank you!

[@othelliusmaximus]

You the goat with these critiques fr.

[@deborahlawol8327]

Chef’s kiss! Hmm hmmmm hmmm. Excellent excellent excellent review! I too am African and American. I related to Felix so much. I’m going to miss your reviews.

[@theorderofthebees7308]

I am Watching Atlanta now, and it was a wonderful season once you decide that it’s going to do something different than the previous seasons

[@byronlopez8046]

Yooo!! I was in this episode. Had a blast, Donald was a great Director.

[@NineNerdYards]

That’s crazy. Where were you in the episode if you don’t mind me asking? Join the discord and tell us about your experience?

[@byronlopez8046]

@@NineNerdYards yea I'm at 10:13 on your video. I'm the guy with the Wutang shirt and mirror. And I'm down to talk about it on discord.

[@theorderofthebees7308]

@@byronlopez8046oh awesomeness!

[@Xeilux]

Love it man. I‘m from Germany and love your stuff. thx man

[@zod4365]

A few items, 1. You said "his friends didn't know about his situation.." in reference to college, but they don't know that he's Black either 2. His name being Robert S. Lee IS a play on Robert E. Lee and it points to Black's being named after enslavement. A flip of a flip. 3. The same shoes he was clowned about earlier are the same shoes burned, it's like the "power of the white panther has been stripped away..." lol, also the wool in All Birds are flammable. *sidebar for 1* I never got the feelings his "friends" liked or REALLY rock with him, and would definitely smash his girl while at ASU. They were excited for each other, not for the possibility of him and I think that's on purpose. I also think it was a flip for him to hide his Black father, like the idea of Black men hiding their White girlfriend from their Black family. Both show elements of "shame."

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

He's half black.

[@CorduroyPaco]

"I got t-shirts that have lasted longer than your heritage!" Damn that's funny! And very poignant! Great video as always, man!

[@paulhayes1980]

Brother loving the break downs, also you had me rolling with the part about Felix and you. Appreciate the prospetive Stay human my man✊🏿

[@OscarGarcia-zz6hi]

Thank You Sir... for explaining this show to someone who doesn't understand.

[@matthewlong3710]

Great vid, per usual! Believe that violin score you reference when Aaron's gf breaks up with him is from (and/or based on) the score from Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet film. Which also has deeper/double meaning, since he and his gf represent star-crossed lovers from different sides of the tracks.

[@conwaythemachine615]

Such a good break down, all these other channels just give a summary of what I watched. I love your attention to detail.

[@director_jon]

A detail that I think goes missed about the “black auditions” is that all of the kids practicing are Asian. I feel like its a commentary on how minority scholarships designed to help black students are typically taken over by Asian students.

[@kosmocomet1126]

I think they are north african.

[@sethbrundels]

I dont know why but this was my favorite episode this season.

[@kurobinson9158]

Love your videos man, every week I get so excited to watch it

[@TypeFresh305]

The other day I locked my keys in my car...was gonna be a wait for the locksmith...so I wanted to walk to the store off of Riverdale Rd in Atlanta but I knew that was more risky than worth it in this area where anything can happen at night. I felt him when he mentioned catching the bus.

[@fireprooff9922]

This became my favorite episode when there was that other kid trying to burn the school down too. Thought they were going to be friends.

[@smarthustle7063]

This is one of my best anthology episodes. And I always wait for your breakdowns, they are awesome. Hopefully, you'll continue breaking down black media as Atlanta is coming to an end. We need more of those like F.D Signifier and Primm's Hood Cinema etc

[@sneedmando186]

So glad they made this episode

[@ShingiMavima]

Eyy! Thank you for the #Upgrade shout out bro!

[@NineNerdYards]

Song is fire bro.

[@itzdono]

The book Rich Dad Poor, Dad is a play on the title Rich Man, Poor Man. It was a famous miniseries from the 70's based on a book of the same name by Irwin Shaw.

[@khendamustafa3058]

I think the "white is where and when you are" is a nod to Michelle M Wright's thesis is Physics of Blackness, where she argues that Blackness is a when and where, not a what. Peep it!

[@theorderofthebees7308]

Ooh I want to read that

[@stveb]

It's interesting how the end scene is timed perfectly with the end scene of Michael Jackson's Thriller, right down to the font type and fade out.

[@nerozero2618]

Stonewall Jackson was an actual high school in Manassas, VA. It was changed to a new name a few years ago.

[@NalaShakur]

The part where Aaron is playing the game and you hear a gamer say “this nigga’s scared, I can feel it.” Sounded like the Nigerian kid that torched the sign….

[@NatureIsleTwins]

This video ateeee lol the analysis was great, u really point out some things I missed/ references I didn’t know. Positive vibrations 🌞

[@draviolli1383]

as soon as the credits started for this episode, i was SOOOOO ready for this video💀mm, mm, mmm

[@Pr3ttyPariah]

Thank you for your brief commentary on Kevin. In addition to enjoying your content, I felt a solidarity that is lacking from the other side about Kevin’s talking points. #mmMm

[@MitchellBahamas]

Real quick (to go with your Spider-Man theory): Donald was a big candidate for the new (black) Spider-Man. I’m sure this has nothin to do wit it. Thought it was a cool 1 degree of separation lol

[@brooke_s.6615]

at 18:20 the picture immediately made me think of how slave caretakers/nannies would be photographed holding a white baby