Top 10 Darkest Moments On Atlanta

"Atlanta" has just as many dark moments as it does funny ones. For this list, we’ll be looking at the times this surreal show brought itself to earth with serious story turns. Since we’ll be exploring the details of these dark moments, a spoiler alert is in effect. Our countdown includes Devin's dark fate, Clark County's recording session, an isolated Paper Boi getting threatened, and more! Which “Atlanta” twist surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below.
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[@WatchMojo]

Thanks to the comments pointing out a mistake in the video, it's Alfred, not Albert. Super sorry for the error and confusion. thanks for watching.

[@DJR4TL3Y]

To be fair, y’all make mistakes in every single video so it’s probably more of a game for some people

[@katdujka4760]

In episode 1, why wasn’t Darius arrested? Darius is the most perplexing character….ever. Love him.

[@JeffyJ30]

Ya boy ain’t watched the show I take it

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

I actually like how the Teddy Perkins episode was basically a horror thriller

[@Aesos3429]

Hahaha “thriller” I get it 😏

[@JohnRapheal7]

It really was! And if you have seen any of season 3 you see that they really lean into horror- thriller mystery way more

[@JohnRapheal7]

@@Aesos3429 💀💀

[@sharpshoota8274]

@@JohnRapheal7 hm interesting. I didn’t get that vibe at all. What episodes are you talking about?

[@melaninawakening9350]

Hehe Thriller....I see what you did

[@HisRoyalJaznness]

That moment when Stacy beats up Earn is one of the realest moments in the show. Sometimes you can stand up for yourself and be completely in the right and still lose.

[@eirianrobotto]

Stacy?

[@HisRoyalJaznness]

@@eirianrobotto Oops lol

[@wethepplwhorblackerthanblu6442]

​@@eirianrobotto Tracy

[@tyi6708]

This is one reason why I love Atlanta. One moment you can be laughing your ass off at a funny moment, seeing how deep the social commentary can get and then watch some dark/fucked up shit in this show…..and with all the wackyness the storyline is still clear

[@mikespike2099]

Same thing 👍🏻 this is a good balanced show … I really dislike the shows that are heavy handed with social commentary these days … they just become boring

[@tyi6708]

@@mikespike2099 facts. I agree 100%

[@tedbundy3366]

That episode with the FUBU shirt was even deeper than Earn and Paperboy coming up. It also about the introduction of uppers to young adults I forgot where I read that. If you remember the girl that was depressed and always sleeping in class, at the end of the episode she was the most anxious one in the class even after the teacher just telling them about their classmate's suicide.

[@thedon0516]

The darkest episode for me is the FUBU episode, it's the foundation of the dynamic of Earn & Alfred as a whole. It showed no matter what they go through, regardless of the circumstance, regardless of what they plan, do or don't do, It seems to have very strong yet unpredictable impact on others around them that can go either way. Love unpredictable the show is

[@harvey10k84]

I like how Clark constantly shifted between sweet and wholesome to straight gangsta within the matter of just a few scenes

[@LINX29X92]

“Let me know when your sure… I’m not playing with you today”

[@lizzydanger8521]

"I would never put hands on you. Just don't f*** up because I'm not the only one with hands in this world" was one of the most well put threats I've heard 🤣

[@wethepplwhorblackerthanblu6442]

​@lizzydanger8521 when I first heard it the first time I just blew by it It was not until the third time that I recognized what he was saying

[@ajtaylor8750]

Episode 1 of Season 3 might just be the darkest episode of the entire series, especially if you know the true backstory of what took place as it pertains to the people involved.

[@user-wn2qh8ro3o]

100% agree.

[@frankmorales6871]

I do agree with the 1 episode of season 3 is very dark and scary and fell u was watching short horror

[@Quillz06]

Seriously. And if that was just the first episode, I can't wait to see what else happens this season.

[@mikespike2099]

Please explain the back story a bit…

[@Quillz06]

@@mikespike2099 Look up the Hart Family Murders.

[@dominiqueodom3099]

The Clark County recording Booth scene definitely sat with me the longest in how chilling it was.

[@a.r.k.k.9353]

"Three Slaps would definitely be up here when they redo this list lol

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

Idk what’s more shocking. That Teddy Perkins looks a lot like white Michael Jackson or the fact that was Donald Glover in whiteface

[@bruhitsyungpluh]

Fr

[@tazdolla5590]

The term “white Micheal Jackson” is more funny, realistic, and almost ironic

[@melaninawakening9350]

I think just saying Michael Jackson would be enough to get the message across

[@Solh0und]

Atlanta is such a good show. I'm sad it's ending after season 4.

[@mikespike2099]

So there is one more after 3 👍🏻

[@sharpshoota8274]

I’d rather it end then go on too long and it not be as special. Let’s jsur enjoy the rest!

[@smd544]

Can you tell me what the show is about? Cause I never been so confused about a TV series plot in my life like what is going on I swear that show just is just confusing

[@sharpshoota8274]

@@smd544 it’s not confusing at all. Have you watched it ? Maybe you’re watching it out of order? If you watch from the beginning I promise you won’t be confused. What are you confused about

[@dudeman-kg1lk]

@@smd544 It’s a loose plot. Every episode has its own storyline

[@shaunbang]

This show is trzuly entertainment gold. The humor is so well balanced with the surrealism and realistic drama to the point you’re never leaning too much into one emotion where you’re either too sad and bummed out or the humor is so over the top so you can’t get into the drama. It’s so well written and directed to which you just watch without any expectations or need for a certain story arc as the show doesn’t rely on a continuous story or plot but rather focuses on each episode as it’s own subplot within the grander main plot that plays out throughout the entire season rather than being linear

[@Denis-89]

I recently decided to start watch Atlanta hearing it was good and funny. But never did I expect it to be dark, twisted and absurd and absolutely brilliant. Loved every single episode and season 2 was even better than season 1. It really is that good. Cant wait for season 3

[@mikespike2099]

I was like you a couple of months back …. Thought I would check it out … basically was obsessed with it for a week .. got through both seasons… such an amazing balanced show

[@CAP416]

Robbin Season

[@emmettbraziel3281]

The TSA scene was even deeper when you realize that to preserve himself like Earn did, he put gun in managers bag

[@730FlightRisk]

Earn put the gun in Clark County’s bag and Clark County put the gun in his own manger’s bag

[@boyswithflowers]

Vanessa’s France escapade was really dark too

[@zshakur]

That engineer scene has a deeper meaning. It's a commentary on how some rap artists are treated by certain engineers who don't respect Rap music. That's why they kept repeating, "You need to stop playin'..."

[@wethepplwhorblackerthanblu6442]

Quiet as kept there is a couple of rappers who did the same thing and got off in court One even murdered his engineer I think that one was in either in Jacksonville or around Tampa last year 2022

[@jacklomas4218]

For what it was the teddy perkins episode genuinely blew me away ngl. It was a perfect short thriller/horror movie. Roll on season 3 and can't wait to see what happens next.

[@joshuamohlman]

While I would have liked Atlanta to continue after season 4, it’s better to be short and sweet rather than drag it out

[@sharpshoota8274]

My thoughts Exaclty

[@Carl_Aznable]

Posting from the future? season 3 just premiered...

[@sharpshoota8274]

@@Carl_Aznable well it premiered a week ago but yeah it’s still new

[@paladinluke37]

@@Carl_Aznable bro it's ending after season 4

[@konstantinkoverchenko9587]

The episode that references the hart family murders was the darkest.

[@kris242]

Not even remotely as dark as any of these, but one moment that always got me was when Earn tries taking Van out on a date with only $60 in his bank account 🤣 It hits me so hard personally because I’ve legit BEEN THERE.

[@johnjr578]

Idk if it just me but the way Teddys face when he sees Benny is alive looked so sunken in and just dark, the lighting crew and make effects crew was amazing on that one

[@InSession.]

Wild that the drive thru robbery wasn’t mentioned

[@maximumbain4695]

Dude that one in the new season with the dead guy and they dropped the plastic cover on his face and it suffocated him. My jaw dropped

[@aurisarias664]

I was not expecting that. That was traumatizing

[@eterty8335]

genuinely stumped on this one, which one is it???

[@Hains22]

That Clark County moment was not dark, it was funny as hell 😂

[@surfin9481]

on me bruh🤣🤣🤣

[@surfin9481]

"ayo stop talking"

[@bassred7065]

Its a white guy giving the review.. Think about it

[@alyamahawilliam6624]

I’m not playing with you today

[@shemarthefreshest]

On god!

[@jbuggin8811]

The FUBU episode made me cry.

[@butchalini725]

It was tough wasn’t it.

[@Dlwinborne]

I got caught up thinking the Real FUBU kid’s parents have to live with the guilt of his suicide for the rest of their lives… SMH

[@Five0h4rFinest]

The teddy Perkins episode truly shocked me, especially the ending scene

[@MoeDavinci]

#4's entry with the old man was in Paper Boi's head. Symbolizing his need to get up and keep going if he wants to make it out (figuratively speaking).

[@yankeeshater]

6:20 Calling Clark County an innocent man is a stretch, especially after what he did in the studio recording.

[@nolimitkayyy]

i’ve only just watched this episode but i think he was referring to the manager as he brought him up straight after as that is what happened

[@lenevee4925]

I just watched episodes 1 & 2 of season 3 and both were completely different but so good. I can't wait for the next one.

[@blackflagsnroses6013]

#1 Teddy Perkins for sure Clark County pissed at the engineer is definitely memorable

[@barnesk80]

That fubu incident was crazy

[@eltheboss4207]

Watching Atlanta while high is a whole mood💯

[@jlionmenelik77]

That first episode of season 3 was the most disturbing of the whole Atlanta series. It base on a true story too.

[@JrocDaBx]

The random man wasn’t real. Paperboi had a strange imagination in those woods

[@JasmineJ-SuDirector]

Just in time Mojo!! Love it

[@lordeflockatee3399]

Definitely the season 3 premiere episode once I realized what it was referencing

[@eastbayant7606]

I just realized that Bee Mickey from bfm is Devin on Atlanta

[@IsisSushi22]

man this new seasons about to throw people into the twilight zone on steroids. can’t wait.

[@AriessunvirgomoonlightLibraise]

Everyone laughed at me because I went to work talking about Teddy 😩..IM A GROWN AF WOMAN & TEDDY GAVE ME NIGHTMARES, WTF I WASN'T READY 😩 😂

[@mikespike2099]

I love how Atlanta is not too heavy handed on the social justice commentary … it’s got a nice balance of interpersonal drama, psychological analysis on relationships between people. Many other shows could learn from this …. (E.g Lovecraft County, watchmen, Twilight Zone - all too heavy handed and did not last long as a result)

[@victornewman06]

So, social justice is a problem for you?

[@gooner3681]

Season 3 be like, bet.

[@paladinluke37]

@@victornewman06 when it overshadows plot and character development.

[@victornewman06]

@@paladinluke37 that's horseshit. Has it, though? Or is that an excuse for anti-blackness and righteous indignation under the guise of plot and character development?

[@paladinluke37]

@@victornewman06 Wow nice response. Do you watch the show at all? Do you understand that the one episode that the narrator said was considered the funniest makes fun of trans ideology and hypocrisy? So you want the message first and everything else is secondary, hell tertiary?

[@chriswelter3859]

The Uber driver storyline was funny as hell. Super dark and messed up, but that's why I laughed. I was watching that episode with my partner and I remember saying, "Watch Earn tell the cops to check his pockets for the key," and when he did, we both lost it. A really dark humor moment. This show was so good at riding that line between comedy and heavy drama.

[@ariel_diaz-beato]

Watchmojo needs to define their definition of dark. Most of the choices that were picked for this video weren't really dark.

[@TheFtjz]

episodes 1,2 of s3 already have some top 10 moments

[@thebighomie4282]

You need another top ten for this show it is amazing.

[@shaunbang]

I wish I knew there was only two seasons of this show cuz I ended up binge watching the entire show and wanting more extremely badly lol just glad that I started watching it a couple months before the third season was about to premiere as I would go nuts waiting over a year for a new season lol

[@malcolmcox18]

Man lucky u I been waiting 4 years

[@jasondavis2995]

It's all on hulu. Season 3as well

[@Beast_Lee]

The Teddy Perkins episode disturbed me to my core for weeks...thats how well it wws made

[@soup100]

the social commentary in this show is very powerful.

[@morrisdavidmullings9833]

can you do top 10 Darius moments from Atlanta please

[@Satans_Little_Helper]

When he's at the shooting range with dog posters has to be on that list.

[@jaysonmanman]

Most of its "darkest" moments involve law enforcement.

[@tazdolla5590]

I knew the Teddy Perkins episode was #1 it was like a totally different show, plus the makeup made him look like a weird Micheal Jackson-like vampire plus the creepy atmosphere.

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Awesome 👏

[@mariab2642]

That Teddy Perkins episode was truly horrible. There were some good episodes on this season (3) too. I also like the way The Teddy Perkins episode allows a deeper look into Darius' character who is usually a somewhat quiet guy. I like him a lot after this episode.

[@sinshenlong]

Looking forward to the season 3 update to this list

[@treflosho]

the fubu incident is the best reason as to why school uniforms should be mandatory everywhere.

[@joncliffmckinley5868]

sure, if the schools supply the threads

[@kingjay4581]

Darius never did get that piano

[@QuesTheGenius]

This dude keeps calling Alfred (Paper boi) Albert.. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@bobgunter9608]

I like the new season so far very ballsey to start the new season with another surrealist episode based on a real event.

[@Ares08080]

Darrius would like something to drink of water when you get a chance.

[@gregviews]

Since u made this we need 10 darkest moments Snowfall and Power

[@elichaney7075]

The teddy Perkins episode was the first Atlanta episode I ever saw and that's what got me hooked to the series

[@melaninawakening9350]

Same

[@jamalvargas6146]

Top 10 Darkest Moments In Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell Can't wait for the animated spinoff

[@oprahthegodson2948]

The studio scene is hilarious and scary at the same time😂

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do comic book origin of Marvel's Winter Guard?

[@michaelspencer1315]

That cereal commercial will always be great.

[@A1BlackShadow]

The start got me 😂, best Ep in the show (In my opinion)

[@rho008]

Season 3 was pretty dark overall. Creepiest was the "MJ" in season 2. Darkest was the "Tupac" farewell.

[@gentity8589]

Yeah, i just watched Atlanta Season episode 1&2. Really good. Funny in certain scenes. And has surprise that probably was an unexpected.

[@ManifestMagic26]

*This is deep and very dark Indeed!* 😯

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do top 10 facts about Marvel's Winter Guard?

[@Abonphire]

Before I stared this video I was like “Andrew better be doing this one!” 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@THATGUYJT]

Mojo had this in the drafts

[@morecarstuff]

The woods scene resonates alot with me not gonna lie.

[@evenchang7949]

The fubu episode was sad

[@sebastienc.2257]

I was happy when Tracy beat up Earn. Earn is always speaking in a condescending manner.

[@nickboseman5250]

Damn it Gambino! He gave me teddy perkins dreams..even tho I called the episode ending he was so unsettling! S2 was straight art

[@dimebag2506]

Not the narrator calling paper boi Albert instead of Alfred 😂😂😂

[@jasondavis2995]

# 5 was wild.

[@barry4649]

I love that the only Darius only episode is that ridiculously dark but I wish there was an episode of Darius on his own going around Europe

[@LINX29X92]

That episode last week had me… worried?

[@laycee2543]

one of my favorite series

[@leatherhitman7401]

Yeah, especially after last night's episode I can see why this was made.

[@stacyvibes2749]

Awesome

[@hhhpestock951]

y'all tryna sound way too cheery for this

[@rsimmons420]

I know the piano episode was gonna be number 1… that was DARK dark…

[@wonka0004]

Poor Darius, he ain't deserve to witness that teddy shit

[@danielferrieri7434]

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[@beatboxerzpro]

Don't forget about when Paperboi's dead mother appeared in the kitchen

[@hahajenkins]

10:40 “Albert” lmao

[@flyingphalcon2622]

Did yall not watch season 3??

[@PunkNStein]

Its like who cares if its a jacket, key, piano, or what you survived what others might not. People are dying out there and in here, which alot could have and some could not be stopped...

[@manoftheusajones5147]

TOP 10 Centaurworld Moments

[@craigwapples4200]

The third season starts dark af

[@RichhSwaggSmookyGang]

Between Teddy Perkins & FUBU 😅 whew tough because I was just like Darius at the end because WTF

[@WatchMojo]

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[@DanteTW1]

Bruh’s name is ALFRED NOT ALBERT

[@egalejat4477]

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[@_itzjustmajor0]

That FUBU episode was... a great episode but sad but realistic. I thought earn would have taken the blame and get roasted instead, with devin bullying him as well... but then I realized this is not a regular show. As a guy who's dealt with depression. I'm glad something hasn't happened to take me over the edge to take my own life.

[@Kesh_Keeeesh]

The Teddy Perkins episode definitely belongs at #1

[@redmatter3756]

Hearing about blue blood's death is dark to me

[@Thecoolguy463]

This show is the smartest show I’ve seen in a while. Such a great experience and I wish it would get more recognition.

[@jory500]

Clark county always reminded of kid Cudi lol

[@YoungDirtyMexicanOfficially]

why...? please explain