I hope for the next 4 episodes we kinda get an idea of what the gang is up to either in reality or mentality. I honestly think this whole episode could of been like a sub plot to another episode. Maybe earn or someone else meets someone of both parties and they tell both of their sides like the guy in the hotel did. And then Darius tells everyone his family is actually wealthy from reparations too

that was the best episode of the season and maybe the show

who??

nah this lil emoji thing was the funniest part

Earnest

My dawg, you're doing it again. You're setting yourself up, man. It's not going to be what you want or think it to be.

I realised it when I was watching the episode a second time with a friend.
Now I think of it, getting your due(or reparations) is lowkey the overarching theme of the episode. The same theme was present in Earn's scenes with the wack artist. He made that decision to also get his due, after seeing that picture on the wall of the first loan with the black man/slave in the back, because basically we're due on what is owed us already
And at the same time Darius' scenes explores the white guilt and the overcompensating that stems from it.
I'm sayin' man, people are looking past how good this season is because they're too absorbed in their own expectations of how ''funny'' it should be.
PS: I'm sure there's something to that black ghost story the billionaire told to, but I couldn't really get that one clear myself. But I might give this season multiple watches and crack it all down the line, but yeah, it's dope, it's interesting. ATL always been deeper than it's seemed.
I didn't even watch today's episode yet when I wrote this This episode was genius too. The conversation with white Earnest near the end was genius in driving everything home. The fact that he was present in this episode again should tell you that this was Earn dreaming again. The fact that white Earnest was now considers himself to be free of the curse and shoots himself could probably also be related to 'black' Earn in the last episode now feeling free and justified to just saying f*** it and start getting what he feels he as a black man is owed, hence also choosing to just get in on the wack artists' scam in getting money from the oblivious investor. Very interested in how we'll see Earn move now in the coming episodes now that the cursed, guilt-ridden 'white' Earn is now dead Fam 3 hours ago Do some of you realise that you're just 'upset' with the show because it's not conforming to the idea that you've put in your head of what it should be? Your attachment to your illusory idea is robbing you of the enjoyment you could've had, had you just chosen to sit and deal with what it actually is presenting itself to be, rather than what you want it to be. Not trying to attack anyone btw. It's just that I'm clearly seeing this being their greatest season so far, yet it's not reaching some people as it should. Is that really on the show though? Fam 3 hours ago Oh yeah, and lastly. The protagonist in the latest episode is obviously not put in this predicament just because he's white. It's more so to do with his indifference and neglecting to do his due diligence in understanding whether he has a stake in injustice too. He was feigning ignorance to the reality of injustice, which, as the episode showed, will come back to bite you once the truth/justice comes back to light. There were multiple moments prior to him being served, that showed his character. You either align yourself with truth and justice, or you'll end up being its victim once it comes around. And, it'll always come around.
My dawg, you're doing it again. You're setting yourself up, man. It's not going to be what you want or think it to be.

And then the next episode was literally about reparations

I thought the ghost story was basically about the black slaves haunting him?

But yeah I definitely don’t come into this show expecting comedy or for it to be funny. Idk why anyone would.

Lmaoooo right? It wasn’t obvious and in our face. But it was there lol

EXACTLY!!! I be catching s*** but also miss s*** too. So the discussion is fun when everyone can compare notes and breakdowns.

But you’re naming episodes that still featured at least 1 the main characters.

I think we all understand plot is secondary, which I personally like. But Barbershop was great because it happened to Paperboy. Teddy was great because it happened to Darius.

I wanna see the main characters go through these experiences even when it doesn’t further the plot because it furthers the characters depth whom we care about. Idc about Doug from Hangover lol.

IMO 1 episode like that is fine, and it worked with episode 1. But with this episode, it was good, but honestly could of did without or would preferred 1 the main 4 being involved some how.

Nah this is dope

I 100% get the complaints that people want more of the cast

But I disagreed with what he said that these episodes don't fit with Atlanta's narrative

But I think we'll still get a lot of character development in second half of season, I trust the writers with the direction this season is going

Interview w/ Justin Bartha (protag of this episode) in GQ

is S3 good?

niggas still don't get it

Yeah, the black slaves haunting him definitely holds weight. I didn't consider or realise that before. Same as that the big tree likely signifies the trees black people were hung from. Also, that man with the words mirrored on his shirt was a touch that went over my head as well.

We all need multiple rewatches to catch everything

Great article, good read. The thoughtfulness in this show, and this season specifically, is a sight to behold. Loving the self-awareness of the actor himself as well.

Ok having a different opinion is one thing but

Telling sometime they're missing out because they aren't seeing the vision the same as you is crazy bro

Been watching the whole way, idk. Just hasn't really been hitting for me personally so far

there’s nothing like this show on TV rn

So am I. It came on at 10 like always

Imagine posting this right below someone showing how this is connected. Special kind of ignorant.