Atlanta Season 3 Episode 6 Recap & Review | "White Fashion"

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[@Rubrick23.]

Of course she stole the wig. She don't need it! And that's beside the point white ppl think we guilty no matter what so why does iltge truth matter

[@jamesjones4309]

Will you play the videos.

[@rentristandelacruz]

"You all lives matter my shit." Paper Boi perfectly summarizes the situation.

[@MovieFiles]

Exactly

[@cheetara25]

I cracked up so hard when Paper Boi said that 😂🥹🙈

[@kingslim2870]

Paper Boi wasn't fully able to bring Earn's idea to life because he didn't listen to Earn's full idea. Work for them for 5 years to learn the infrastructure then start his own shit. That other black dude knew what he was talking about giving Alred that advice in the end.

[@MovieFiles]

Great point, patience is a virtue.

[@internet_dude]

But I feel Like the other dark skin Dude is shady aswell and pockets the Money for His own benefit.

[@majornija]

Earn was trying to extend the life of what they could get out of the situation. Paper Boi still didn’t get it.

[@ssippilandelta4365]

King you on point man

[@EzeICE]

@@internet_dude yes Kalil is definitely shady. You can tell when he tells Al that's how you do it. You can start your own shit that way.

[@ThatGuyWithAComment]

Bruh forreal when Darius realized he unwillingly set in motion the gentrification of his people and was on the verge of tears looking at that disgusting bowl had me rolling, best episode this season 😂

[@majornija]

It’s where Black people globally fail at gatekeeping. We’re our own worst enemy.

[@MaryLeMuse]

I felt so bad for him, he looked so defeated 😞

[@esdub5632]

Bruh “PEACHES” 🤢🤮 & I’m sure there was some mayo in the mix too 😂

[@ssippilandelta4365]

@@esdub5632 the disconnect was too real, she told the man she named it that cause he was from Georgia.

[@ssippilandelta4365]

@@esdub5632 lol, peaches one of my favorite fruits but it definitely doesn’t go with everything.

[@dru_g9207]

I think the theme of this season comes from the first episode. “These White Folks going to kill you”. The lesbian couple, the concert promoter, the Central Park 5 reference, Socks killing Paper Boy creativity, & white chick killing the Nigerian restaurant. The white lady accusing Van of stealing the wig is from the chick that accused the son of that celebrity of stealing her cell phone. They were rich and she still felt like she could police them.

[@MovieFiles]

Couldn’t agree more drew and I’m very curious what the next non main crew episode will be.

[@dmccray629]

I like that

[@itscrazybutitstrue]

Wowww on the money w this

[@DetoxMyLifeWithTNichol]

Beautifully said. Because I’ve been trying to wrap my mind around the rue theme of this season, and I feel as if you have nailed it on the head for me!

[@dru_g9207]

@@DetoxMyLifeWithTNichol you see the preview of this week’s episode? White Family at a black funeral…. I get the feeling that the person that died was employed by them…

[@sepevans]

The "central park 5" logo was about the real life case of the 5 black and brown teen boys blamed for a rape of a white woman they didn't committ chronicled in the Netflix series "when they see us"

[@MovieFiles]

That’s makes sense damn, appreciate the insight.

[@kevinfranklin2159]

I had to rewatch to catch it but kicked myself when I did. I respect they way they did not over expose the offense. It’s a very serious and sensitive topic they handled it well.

[@MovieFiles]

I agree

[@blackjesus4525]

I know I’m from the east coast, but how do people not know this? Like that was such a big event and they just had a Netflix special on it. Damn near every review I watched missed that smh I’m so mad my people don’t know this story

[@kevinfranklin2159]

@@blackjesus4525 For me It’s not that I didn’t know I just overlooked the ad showing the shirt and the images of black men and a white woman.

[@kaizenkltr]

That jollof conversation killed me "Who told you that? The ghanaians??"💀 Thats a deep cut reference man. Its crazy how in a season set outside of the States, there are so many nods to african culture

[@AllPerspectives]

I laughed at that part. The woman was confused. As a Jamaican / Canadian who is aware of the beef between Nigerians and Ghanians over who has the best jollof, I chuckled. It was nice to see this I'm the show. I also laughed when the woman said her Shazam wasn't working when she tried to Shazam the Nigerian songs lol

[@kaizenkltr]

@@AllPerspectives ong i was like "girl that shit aint gonna show up on Shazam"😂

[@internet_dude]

@@kaizenkltr Well If its a bigger Nigerian Artist it would actually Show Up on shazam

[@MovieFiles]

Great point

[@nyceflix]

It reminded me of a Ted Lasso episode

[@justghost8713]

I was dying laughing where they had that old white lady saying "Reinvesting in the hood" in that commercial. So damn funny😂

[@MovieFiles]

😂

[@esdub5632]

Yeah cuz you know that old bish still has slave money…

[@kristineilochi4615]

That commercial??? I was yelling, "They all lives mattered his shit!" and that's EXACTLY what Al said.🤣🤣🤣

[@MovieFiles]

Exactly 😂

[@Dashawn.B]

Atlanta hits on some many different levels, and in just 30 minutes runtime.

[@MovieFiles]

Couldn’t agree more

[@ssippilandelta4365]

Dashawn that’s so true.

[@ssippilandelta4365]

Those episodes are better than a lot of movies lol

[@QuiiuQ82]

Demarco definitely was not black but black when it benefited him. Brushing non-existent waves. Looking at him, no one would feel threatened, so it's hard to believe he experienced the trials and tribulations of his black peers.

[@MovieFiles]

Well said and yeah he showed himself when he was trying to yell at Khalil 😂

[@QuiiuQ82]

@@MovieFiles he tried it! Lol!

[@MovieFiles]

I wish you would Khalil I wish you would lol

[@HatersHaveOpinion1]

Shaun King

[@blackjesus4525]

@@HatersHaveOpinion1 naw that was Drake lol

[@getica7642]

Darius’s last scene in this episode was heartbreaking . You can obviously tell how disappointed he was .

[@kristineilochi4615]

When Darius asked Sharon what her struggle jollof tasted like, I said, "IT TASTES LIKE APPROPRIATION AND COLONIZATION! IT'S AWFUL!"

[@osmoticmonk]

so far in season 3 there seems to be a recurring theme of white guilt/privilege, the white savior complex, and performative Black activism by non-Black people. i’m very interested to see how this plays out for the rest of the season.

[@wallcity318]

This ep was about being taken advantage of, paperboi by the swj, darius by ol girl, but van taking advantage of earn is what really got me

[@MovieFiles]

Well said and really appreciate you sharing your thoughts

[@-1hpent778]

Yup almost every regular cast episode A plot and B plot line up

[@Eeeeerjjejjejeirsshy]

Socks gonna die by the last episode

[@itscrazybutitstrue]

@@wallcity318 wow great breakdown

[@thedon0516]

This episode was interesting cause after seeing this episode, we need more of Darius background cause bro seemed upset about that lady buying the Nigerian restaurant and messing with his culture. Never seem Darius upset or so bothered by something until this season happened

[@avgnfandon2]

Yeah it’s funny and but fucked that he inadvertently set up the gentrification of his own culture but I’m guessing you forgot Teddy Perkins because I’d argue Darius hasn’t been the same since that episode

[@blackjesus4525]

Yea cause he helped with Gentrification! lol I would be upset too

[@MovieFiles]

I need another Darius focused episode either this season or next

[@bobstacks8405]

He was pretty rattled in the Teddy Perkins episode. And watching Tupac get killed..

[@majornija]

Up until this point, the writers used Darius being Nigerian as epicene of background information that had nothing to do with the plot and and they failed to develop that piece.

[@honey_b_flyy]

Watching the second time around, I realized the little cartoon character was a raCOON. The "inspiration" for the new collection resulted in making light of the exonerated 5, or the Central Park 5.

[@MovieFiles]

Appreciate you sharing that and makes a lot of sense thinking about it

[@businessincorpoated]

@@MovieFiles BRUH!

[@user-iu4ws6vh5s]

This whole episode was flawless and really tied into the hyper real and surreal nature of the show and it’s commentaries on racism, co-opting and Black participation in a system designed to keep them from truly winning. Paper Boi and Earn have come full circle this season in terms of questioning what they thought they wanted and what it takes to “earn the paper.”

[@swank1957]

Sharon is just literally the definition of gentrification imo. Similar to southern U.S many restaurants try to mimic the Mexican restaurant yet fail to accomplish the same feeling. Ofc same can be said with Chinese buffets,bbqs, etc.

[@amiraameera8302]

Naija Bowl = Panda Express

[@LumpyHippo]

@@amiraameera8302 Taco Bell shoot even Outback Steakhouse they don't even have Australian food.

[@supreemcourt9181]

This show is criminally slept on. This episode addressed a lot of social issues, but the most important part of the episode was what Khalil told paper boi after he seen the ad. Most people dont understand how companies will always look to retain its power

[@KAMROXX2K11]

I love how carefree Van is being. She went from stresssing over him to finding out what makes her happy. I relate to this so much as I prepare to depart from the life of stressing over family, friends, and past lovers. I want to be that level of unbothered.

[@myvettebeauty]

Omg So I’m not alone. I honestly said I think I need a Van moment. To just fallback and breathe and float a bit lol. We all need those moments in life.

[@j.m.b3987]

The "reinvest in your hood" commercial was hilarious🤣🤣🤣

[@MovieFiles]

Lol

[@rousekyle]

I dont think Van was actually there. The whole season they have placed some sort of reference or direct idea of dreams. Earn wakes up in a tiny hotel room. You can see the desk in the corner, and there is just one pillow that hasn't been slept on. A suite that he was in (during the dream) would have had a king size bed in a huge bedroom. He wakes up disappointed because it was just a dream about Van. How did he get to that hotel in the 1st place? He just happened to be there and asked where the nearest apple store was? It's like any other dream where you start in the middle.

[@simppolice7895]

damn

[@Ocelot4R]

By far the best episode of this season. "Reinvest in your hood!". That campaign ad had me rolling man, I haven't laughed this hard this month. Tears of laughter rolling down my cheeks with the old white woman saying "we're all from some hood". 😆😂😂😂

[@joseywells9975]

I didn't hear anything else after that 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@monaesorandomm]

The whole thing started because of their blatant disrespect snd insensitivity for the "Central Park 5". Basically capitalizing off of and glamorizing something that is connected to black pain. It was disgusting and they pulled it off really well. I love this show and it's many messages.

[@dmfd_rosieperez9847]

Lol yeah not sure how he missed that. Elliot still the GOAT tho

[@trevormastro4953]

I think the mix up that happened w the designer is what we see when the show title shows up. It’s a picture of with a bunch of black people but the only model wearing the Central Park shirt is a white girl.

[@MovieFiles]

Makes sense and also someone pointed out the central 5 kids from the 80’s.

[@TheoBurgess]

Central 5 kids in the park, and the mascot was a rac-COON as well. Took a minute to figure out, but they just slide it on in there.

[@Neo-ti2rz]

⬆️

[@majornija]

@@MovieFiles can’t believe you missed that.

[@MovieFiles]

@@majornija Unfortunately I missed it but thankfully I have great people to point things I missed out.

[@bcbcerbe9924]

Nice recap. I think the hotel scene with Van was reminiscent of when musician Keyon Harrold’s son was assaulted and accused of stealing a phone from a lady in a NYC hotel lobby last year.

[@MovieFiles]

Appreciate the insight and connection you shared and also appreciate you watching my review.

[@majornija]

Bingo. And since ATLANTA is like a surrealist dream, they turned that situation upside down.

[@Bishop_Six]

As an ijaw person from Rivers State, Nigeria I enjoyed this episode😁

[@kristineilochi4615]

The title is an oxymoron within itself. They don't have any type of fashion, culture, ideas, originality, etc... ALL THEY DO IS STEAL AND TAKE CREDIT FOR EVERYTHING!🙄🙄🙄

[@Tufarock]

Yeah, us Italians have no culture. Get over yourself. Three 6 mafia, junior mafia, even childish Gambino all borrow from sicilian culture. Computers, automobiles, telephones all came from Europeans and their descendants. But yeah, we don't have any ideas. All cultures have something to offer and all cultures borrow from one another.

[@theman44ful]

Do you think that’s what the mixed race member of the group represents? I don’t personally agree with the whole idea but could see that being a connection with the themes of “culture vultures” and corporate appropriation

[@AishaRaison]

Bruh....that whole Central Park 5 shirt?!?!? Yooooo.... Here's the deal. That first episode this season said it all. "Those white folks that saw you clown will be the same ones that will kill you." Look at what they've been doing through this season so far... By the way...Sharon is Karen...get it?

[@internet_dude]

@Chris Braxton there are countless of Shows that do That....

[@nicerock5506]

@Chris Braxton what are you talking about bro

[@internet_dude]

@Chris Braxton the difference is: shows that propagate stereotypes which work against black folks are there to enforce These stereotype and they often times depict the reality of a small fraction of ppl ( Gang, drugs, crime etc.). this Show reveals the hideous reality black ppl face and the struggle to get rid of These wrongs. Why cant you handle being Seen as the villain is the real question. History tells us that White ppl arent the Saints they portray themselves to be? This is the Working of a small group of ppl but a Lot of White folks benefit from those evil doers

[@internet_dude]

@Chris Braxton you dont get it... Theres truth to both stereotypes but Our stereotypes are often times based on the result of White ppl wrong doings... Cause and effect... Empoverished Region equals more crime. Why is the Region empoverished is the real question... ppl were deprived of buying Land and of taking Credit but Its OK maybe you dont want to understand. Truth is harsh

[@djbowus]

@Chris Braxton girl get out of here. Let’s make this generalization…y’all always in black spaces when u should scram.

[@MaryLeMuse]

You do some of the best breakdowns on KZbin. Thanks for always being informed before you do a review and catching all the subtle and not so subtle nuances ❤️

[@MovieFiles]

Appreciate you Mary and thank you for supporting the breakdown.

[@nobodyexceptme7794]

This show proved they still got it by delivering on Earn and Van. That one event speeds up season and ups the stakes. The central park 5 ad was wild tho

[@majornija]

The most meaningful part of the episode in my opinion.

[@MovieFiles]

Yeah can’t wait to see where they take them next

[@andrewyb830]

this episode was too funny 😂😂🤣🤣Khalil entrance let you know he bout to be Top 5 moments/characters of the season i like how with the mention of Jollof rice 😂🤣they hint at the 'Ghana Jollof vs. Nigerian Jollof' battle

[@Trill4Eva]

Love tha fact that u make videos that break down this show cause it's a complex show and I be trying to compare what I think vs what anyone else thinks. This shows is not for everybody and some will not understand it. But very appreciative of you. Keep doing ya thang!

[@deletedjoe]

For me this episode had Al, Darius, and Earn all try to do something good but ultimately failing towards the end. Al trying to help out black communities, Darius supporting a Nigerian restaurant, and Earn trying to talk some sense into Van. Idk if how I said that makes sense all the way but I thought that was an interesting undertone

[@711g]

Good episode that touched all types Christopher Columbusing, "apology", and social justice game. Bruh knew how to play the game. Plus they were using Paper Boi from the beginning so why was he shocked when they used him in the end. That poor Nigerian restaurant.😔 Thankfully, Socks is gone.

[@BariStrikesback]

I think the journey of the entire crew throughout this episode plays as a parallel to the bigger picture and how the world works from a financial and social aspect. It's obvious but it's also a lesson that shouldn't be missed by viewers. Black and non-black.

[@MovieFiles]

Well said

[@cozylee1811]

Yea that’s what I said especially when Darius seen that lady buy out that business and basically “white wash” it and steal the culture when it benefits her

[@colinaman4515]

I love your stuff dude. Whenever I watch an episode I already know that I have to come to you after. Keep up the good work!

[@AllPerspectives]

"Central Park 5" was the issue. I didn't realize it at first. It wasn't until they showed the ad with the woman surrounded by men. And then it clicked! I appreciate the thought put in to the show

[@AishaRaison]

I totally screamed at that!!!

[@tacrewgirl]

Good catch. I noticed the white woman wearing the jacket but not being surrounded by 5 men.

[@pollypuffington2243]

Its sad that so many horrible incidents have happened since the time of the central park 5 travesty it took many of us including me a minute to register the issue

[@MovieFiles]

Yeah it didn’t hit me till I saw it in the comments 🤦🏽‍♂️ but I agree, definitely appreciate the reference

[@geraldking9385]

Bro. The group was literally the central 5. But instead it was two black guys, 1 biracial guy and two black girls

[@CASSOBLVCK]

“If I had a sandwich for every nigga who thought he could change something, I’d be Jimmy John” 💀💀💀

[@everydayfinesse9988]

Earn and Vans relationship is hard to grasp for me. They have so much chemistry but it’s so weird at the same time. You can tell he’s still completely taken by her the way he looks at the woman. And you can tell she appreciates him for being him. But there’s so many other layers there

[@MovieFiles]

Well said and I’m very curious to see where they take their relationship

[@sshakirat]

Yes!! Earn is in love with her and cares deeply for her. I love their dynamic and am curious to see if they try again

[@trevormastro4953]

Came in clutch w the review right after the episode

[@MovieFiles]

Appreciate you watching Trevor.

[@cam62cam811]

I ain't gon lie, when the restaurant got bought by Sharon, I damn near felt bad for Darius . Li--CHEESY JOLLOF ?!?!?! CHEESY JOLLOF ?!?!?!

[@obiivincee3513]

Bruh, she will probably start making the jollof outta bugs.

[@cam62cam811]

@@obiivincee3513 straight Nicole Kidman shit .

[@petermokwuah4294]

I feel worse for people who don’t know cheese doesn’t go in jollof and it just went over their heads 🤣

[@RodneyakaBlue]

Hi Elliot the guy that plays Demarco is definitely biracial. His real name is Aaron Heffernan and I have followed him for years. He was in this amazing Irish series called Love/Hate which is kinda like the Irish version of The Wire. He is also in a recent series called "Brassic" which is a very funny show. Aaron has always talked about what it was like growing up in Dublin as a mixed race kid. I don't see how people could look at him and think he is just white. Maybe it's the light eyes, but even then you can tell he's got some black somewhere lol. Loved the review Elliot. One love my brother!

[@MovieFiles]

Appreciate the insight Rodney and always appreciate the support!

[@majornija]

You kinda missed the point.

[@davidlee4644]

Love to see Darius and Mimi short talk and how Darius really knows where he from.Makes me proud even if I am not black but I can get it.Every time I travel overseas when I meet some local born Chinese who never came back to China again or even can’t speak Mandarin,there is still some connection between us because of our same culture background.And love your video too.

[@Tentwentyfiveam]

I love checking out your videos right after i finish the new episodes!!

[@innovashion271]

All, here are a few thing that no one has mentioned. Do you remember there was the Blackface Scandal with Gucci? Firstly, If you don't know Hip Hop History, you may not know Dapper Dan. He was a Harlem designer who used Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, MCM fabrics into Streetwear. He did what he had to do because as usual "Ghetto until proven fashionable." Even US Supreme Justice Sonia Sotomayor got him arrested back in the day when she was general counsel for Chanel. All the rappers and drug dealers bought his clothing because he styled it dope. Watch the Netflix film The Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion, it explains in totality. Anyway, Dap got shut down mad times and was never accepted in fashion. His clothing was deemed too Black and ghetto. In 2019- Prada, Gucci, Moncler, Katie Perry etc all had Blackface in their designs they needed to figure something out to get good especially because Black people buy so much designer goods. A few years ago, when Gucci was called out for copying Dan's designs, the designer had a series of talks with the company which eventually manifested into a partnership. When Dan spoke to Alessandro Michele, the trailblazing designer credited with revamping Gucci, he told him that if black culture is going to be appropriated, then people of color need to have a seat at the table. "When people appropriate our culture, they make mistakes," he tells the show's hosts. "So my approach to them was, 'you got to have us in the room. We got to be a part of this so these things don't happen.'" Gucci and Dapper Dan had a closed door meeting and they added Dapper Dan to the Gucci Diversity Council AND gave him an atelier Gucci shop in Harlem plus programs to help Black Fashion Designers.As it pertains to his partnership with the Italian fashion house-when the blackface scandal prompted customers to condemn the entire Gucci establishment, Dap helped spearhead some much-needed reforms within the company. "We have a changemakers program, I wish everybody would go online and see what they implement," he explains. Dap has a book out called "Dapper Dan: Made In Harlem." I have seen the program help but what Black creatives and entrepreneurs need is MONEY. This is why Al has a shirt on at the table that has the Gucci red and green stripe (which is supposed to represent beauty and class) and it says "FAKE" on it. Secondly, I think that Khalil is supposed to be like DeRay- DeRay never takes off his Blue Vest and Khalil never takes off that Red BLM scarf thing. Ouch. Khalil is the Black Socks. He is misguiding Al in a different kind of way- they are too trusting. Khalil is out for self and Al might trust him because he is Black. All skinfolk aintcha kinfolk! Sometimes people will give people who look like them or have the same interests the benefit of the doubt for that reason and it doesn't always fare well. Darious and Van smashed and that's why she brought up his name when she was with Earn. Darious is AL's friend not really Earn's. Sharen is Karen and when she was taking the order at the food truck, she said "raisins" LMAO- raisins in the potato salad! RIP Chadwick Boseman iykyk I never comment on YT but I had to. I appreciate theses reviews because content takes time and it brings us together. Shouts to @MovieFiles. Shout out to Dapper Dan, Hip Hop culture and the entire African Diaspora. As a Jamaican, I see too much appropriation instead of appreciation of all forms of Black Culture. Everyone's opinions are beautiful. Have a dope day!

[@PPYT100]

When I saw the Central Park 5 reference at the start, I knew this episode was gonna be legendary

[@timmy7551]

Thanks for breaking the episode down for me. Now I like it. Your comments are spot on Elliot.

[@MovieFiles]

Appreciate you timmy

[@geraldking9385]

I'm wondering if this was the reason how van and earn fell out of place in the first place. He was going to an ivy league school (I think and dropped out) then becomes a dad, not enough money to save himself, lives in his girlfriends house. Now fast forward, hes a hardworking dad, even though he didnt spend time with lottie this season being on tour, then vee is super aloof or has nothing to do with earn, but pretty much taking advantage of him now.

[@veermanghnani]

what a dope episode bruh i just realized socks wasnt in the episode, i feel like they couldve fit him in in a really funny way - when darius goes to naija bowl, sharon sits down with him and then leaves because theres another customer. i think it wouldve been hilarious if that customer was socks, smiling and ordering a jollof rice. after noticing darius he says hi and then we get that same scene of darius walking away and throwing the food.

[@corriemayo2715]

didn't need him and i think he would've been a distraction

[@A5454_TV]

I feel as though Van is a version on Ern’s comfort. For the longest time she was his rock even if he kinda felt bad about being the ‘down and out guy ‘ which out right Van never said but Erin definitely felt. Now Van is his self conscious about being away. We focus a lot this season about Paper Boi not wanting to be a rapper but did Ern ever want to be a manager?

[@dodelisca]

you made me a fan from the intro my bro, seem real interested in what you have to say, i appreciate that.

[@sethbrundels]

Also there was a call back to the "fubu" episode from season two, Central Park jersey had the number 05 , and the song "fake jersey" playing when the kid opened the box

[@blackjesus4525]

Look up the Central Park five… had nothing to do with fubu lol

[@sethbrundels]

@@blackjesus4525 its called a double entendre look the word up, and go back watch the episode titled "FUBU" and then come back and keep your comment to yourself thanks brother!

[@MovieFiles]

Great observations

[@blackjesus4525]

@@sethbrundels I don’t have to look the word up cause it literally had NOTHING to do with a damn Fubu jersey. Like why can’t people every accept that they were wrong and move on? You don’t have to TRY to insult me cause you came up with a dumb explanation lol smh

[@sethbrundels]

@@blackjesus4525 Atlanta episode (season 2, episode 10) is Called "FUBU" lol

[@nerdsalsocomeinchocolate2740]

Central Park 5--If you are from/live in NYC when you see and hear that phrase you automatically know and remember from 1989. The Central Park Five (2012 documentary) by filmmaker Ken Burns & his daughter Sarah Burns. Plus there are books by Sarah. Sarah Burns was originally a paralegal in the office of one of the lawyers involved with the lawsuit. The guys won the lawsuits in 2014 & 2016. Ava DuVernay's Netflix series came out 2019. The Atlanta writers are smart , very smart.

[@MountSilky252]

Atlanta hits so different. I'm loving season 3, even if with its non-canon standalone episodes. It's a hard show to recommend to my friends because most of them aren't American...

[@MovieFiles]

Yeah I’ve noticed how divisive this season has been but I’ve loved it as well.

[@internet_dude]

Black european Here, i'm a day 1

[@MountSilky252]

@@internet_dude Europe is close enough to have cultural overlap, but I'm living in China now. Most people know almost nothing about American history or black culture 😅

[@JC-ot3kb]

The one managed to be the funniest and saddest so far, which is the real beauty of satire. While I missed the usual surrealist (and more recently, horror) elements that this ep was lacking, I think it was a great way of checking in on the characters (especially Van) and I think it may rank with Atlanta's best in terms of social commentary. I think the depressing reality eclipsed everything else tbh. The unhelpful and redundant "diversity" initiatives and programs, exploitation and gentrification, the blatant "All Lives Matter"-ing of Al's idea, and the depressive spiral I think we're seeing in Van all lingered with me more than any of the humor, despite how hilarious it was. I wouldn't be surprised if the season ended with "E"/Earnest from the "short film" episodes making a first and only appearence in proximity of the group, blatantly telling us that those stories were not just Earn's dreams or stricly metaphor/commentary. Atlanta has always exaggerated social issues in America for the sake of satire and story, so I wouldn't put it past them.

[@majornija]

Good insight.

[@majornija]

And I had the same thought about the short film episodes. Maybe they explore the fears of Earn through his dreams/nightmares.

[@kahlillej]

Idk if anyone else peeped this but right before Earn notices Van in the hotel he's talking with his boi from season 1 (homie from the airport) in the lobby as he's heading out. I'm assuming he flew him out to Europe for a bit to chill and it's nothing major really, i just thought it was a nice subtle cameo to bring him back real quick

[@ordoron1]

Al and Demarco's interactions were so hilarious, i couldn't stop laughing

[@keandabennett8109]

Beginning of Atlanta, they describe Earn and Van as being the couple who had a lot of love but could not afford couple's therapy but now that they are experiencing financial stability there's no excuse why they couldn't do that for their baby, you know...

[@theentertainmentscholar3865]

When she said cheesy jollof I almost shed a tear Also what happened in this episode reminds me of what happened with the food KZbin channel bon appetit

[@MovieFiles]

Appreciate you sharing your thoughts

[@majornija]

The Reinvest in Your Hood commercial was an intersectional mess.

[@kaydee9783]

Maybe Van didn’t need to tell Earn where she was but she definitely needed to tell her mom.

[@shawn2004grad]

Earn, wouldn’t have tripped on Al using his idea. He would be proud.

[@MovieFiles]

Most likely

[@pjones1246]

Dope episode as usual.. whose the artist and what's the name of the closing song as Ern is waking up to no Van in the room?

[@MovieFiles]

Yeah I downloaded right after and it’s 🔥 next time/ humble pie

[@pjones1246]

Yeah I thought that was Syd's voice but wasn't completely sure.. yeh that humble pie joint straight 🔥

[@derekmason1881]

@@MovieFiles me too. Love the Internet

[@kristineilochi4615]

Did you all peep the wypipo "overseeing" the Black people meeting?🙄🙄🙄

[@MovieFiles]

Yep

[@gabrielmercado2942]

I'm still wondering what year this is set in. I love how the gang has all got drip. I remember when Earn was taking the bus and wearing fake Fubu.

[@sanestarr]

The clothes they stole is from the Central Park 5 story, 5 black men accused of rape and found innocent

[@saiyansenku]

the jersey in the beginning i think might be an easter egg to the fubu jersey ern wore which had a number 5 on it and was yellow

[@MovieFiles]

Could be but also people in the comments reminded me of the Central Park boys situation in the 80’s

[@nyceflix]

There was definitely a pinch of that

[@alexcoyg3281]

Great review!!👏👏👏Does anyone know any other great review shows? Thank you!!

[@anakinsol]

The problem was the line was named Central Park 5 with a White girl laying down next to Black men in the ad. His explanation in the beginning seems to suggest this a complete coincidence (his influence being Central Park, and it was the 5th anniversary of something) but I'm sure that didn't matter once the ad was released.

[@PragmaNDefatigably]

I can totally see what you mean about the hesitancy about Darius being less confident in “claiming” his Nigerian roots. When people detect an accent on me somehow, they ask me “are you Jamaican?” I never know how to answer since it’s just my parents from Jamaica and I was born here. Meanwhile, the black adjacent dude might be only “quarter black” and trying EXTRA hard to rep meanwhile even when we come from the culture, we’re afraid to rep it, almost.

[@money0925]

That Naija Bowl Truck burned my soul man. Happens too often.

[@MovieFiles]

Same here

[@rashaadwright]

when ole boi was like "Nigga you got the money last time" I lost it. he was SO serious!!!!

[@MovieFiles]

😂

[@gambeanosnitch]

Khalil is like a doppleganger for the actor who plays Carlton in the new Bel-Air series.

[@MsJae-md3ep]

Man!! I thought the same but thought I was tripping

[@geekylove3603]

I saw him in a play in London called The Barbershop Chronicles. There might be a link on Google or KZbin. Great vibrant play

[@deandraowens7936]

The problem was they did an ad with a white girl surrounded by black men with Central Park five on the shirt. Yes Van stole that wig. Ern would be proud of Paper Boy for taking his advice and trying.

[@charmx84]

Great recap 👏 👍

[@MovieFiles]

Appreciate you watching

[@antoinefilms_]

That reinvest in your Hood commercial looks like Tamika Mallory's Cadillac commercial. Didnt realize till later the racially ambiguous guy might be Shaun King LoL

[@gisselguerrero2259]

What’s happening to Van ? Was she so impacted by “Tupac” death or did the lady that spoke to her at the death room impact her so much that she’s changed ?

[@keyboardevangelist]

She is recklessly trying to find herself. Season 1 and season 2 was about her being defined as just a mother or earn's on and off baby mama. She didn't like to be defined as only those.. shes trying to be care-less/free like how earn used to be.. but i think its gonna bite her in the end..

[@alv134mommy]

This was the first episode that went over my head in the sense that, this is just not a part of society I know or get at all, so like I really couldnt analyze much of what was going on, or at least, my assumptions seemed incorrect, like in the sense of, who was helping Al, and who was really interested in investing in black businesses and communities, like it seemed like everyone was out for themselves??? But then one dude gives Al some advice, finally, but like, no one seems to care? I feel that way too, like you want to make a difference and change the world but other people are just living their life not bogged down by all the unfair things about society... But the end scene with Van, like he wants to call her out, but she is just being like him, coming and going as she pleases, not explaining herself, and not making Lottie the priority, but see how upset Earn (and fans) are about Van. She is tired, tired of being trapped by motherhood, sorry, some women can break free, but it is a trap, and it holds you back, and maybe you can say it is worth it, okay, maybe it is, but it still holds you back, and that is a trip, something as a mother you really wrestle with, and I am glad to see it being vocalized on this show.

[@rashaadwright]

RE-INVEST- IN yo HOOOOOOD

[@MovieFiles]

Lol

[@mrlofi333]

Great review

[@MovieFiles]

Appreciate you

[@timmcneil6966]

When I saw the kid pull out the jersey I was dying of laughter

[@brucewayne6957]

that was quick man

[@MovieFiles]

Appreciate you watching my review

[@shamarfortune8154]

shout out to Noname book club and the mention of The Spook who Sat by the Door

[@genesisjanae1375]

The initial offense was the jersey with central park 5 and a white lady wearing it. She was laying in a park with 5 black guys around her. This is what all and earn called the company out on

[@pongunz1997]

Liked this episode made me want a standalone episode with paperboi and Darius and van definitely stole that wig you can see it her face when earn stands up for her

[@nyceflix]

With all the ghost references this year I'm starting to buy into the whole Van is dead stuff. It's already canon that Darius believes in/saw a ghost. So him interacting with Van... I don't recall Alfred speaking with her. His attempt to talk to Ern a last week to check on him. It's sketchy & would be wack to have her be dead, but I can see some threads of it. How does she end up at the same hotel? Where did she go in the morning? The interaction with the Karen didn't happen until Ern was there. 🤔

[@geraldking9385]

Nah the gang definitely talked with van when they were talking about earn sounding white when he mimicked what white ppl sound like.

[@NutBustingHistory]

Reaching

[@justchristian]

I don't know if someone already mentioned that Black Panther 2 was referenced both in episode 1 and this one.

[@trayog2459]

I really want to know what’s up with Van. It’d also be nice to see Lottie again. I’d assume she’s grown up a lil bit.

[@hendrixescoto2127]

Loving your reviews brother

[@MovieFiles]

Appreciate you

[@jamesrodriguez2583]

You know what’s crazy, as I was watching this episode, ironically I get an ad from Neiman Marcus…

[@MovieFiles]

That’s a wild coincidence

[@trekx2784]

Look I love Atlanta and support to the fullest But this season is kind of hit or miss for me I clearly see the message there relaying And the short stories he threw in between episodes are not bad But I feel like I get no real answers when it comes to the actual storyline of the characters We grew to love

[@derekmason1881]

I said the same thing on FB last night

[@lacoleccionperfecto]

I believe the creators have collaborated on blurring appropriation… in terms of struggle in terms of culture… in terms of class and the finesse game. What is appropriation in terms of perspective, and even in the production of the show itself… does one practice appropriation in terms of self interest and if one finesses the appropriation and gains, does the perception of 3rd parties of the act matter in the long run.

[@pongunz1997]

Khalil was hilarious as a character and think paperboi gonna try and add him to the team because he gave Al some game Al likes when mfs teach him shit

[@maxxmadness9866]

I'm kind of disappointed that you didn't catch that the Central Park 5 logo was the racist "mistake"

[@MovieFiles]

Yeah “When they see us” was incredible and I didn’t even make that connection but appreciate you bringing it up max.

[@businessincorpoated]

bro how did you miss the CENTRAL PRAK FIVE reference??!!!!!! holy shit!

[@MovieFiles]

Simple mistake - I’m very aware of the situation but I’m human and missed it

[@xavierhargraves8698]

Can anyone explain / talk about Darius’s hair and the conversation he had with Nigerian woman. I skipped around so I’m not sure he mentioned it

[@ellah2303]

This was such an amazing episode. Khalil was wearing a BLM life jacket in his last scene😭 #golden! Also I could have sworn that the blonde lady with the fashion designer was saying they wanted to portray "pickaniny".. AND the blonde lady accusing Van said "it's all up to me, you're going to JAIL". That was a strong statement

[@MovieFiles]

Appreciate you sharing your thoughts Ella and appreciate you watching my review!

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

BRILLIANT EPISODE Central Park 5 !!

[@MovieFiles]

Yeah that flew by me

[@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24]

@@MovieFiles I watched it twice and caught it the second time. 🤩

[@ShawnDeRay]

Great review on the episode but I'm surprised you aint touch on how Khalil was kind of a satire of these clout chasing, social justice "woke" "influencers" and "activists" and "leaders of the community" who basically use social justice as get rich quick scheme. I mean Khalil was wearing that life vest the whole time and who do we know that is a famous social justice personality that wears a vest jacket?

[@MovieFiles]

Well said and appreciate you sharing your thoughts and watching my review

[@thatblerdoverthereb9654]

The Deray vs. Shaun king vs. BLM founders. There is a lot of corruption in the movement which is so said. Millions in donations with lack of oversight and accountability.