Atlanta
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Its the end of an era.
Donald andStephen Gloversacclaimed series has reached its conclusion, and Im truly satisfied with the journey.
The episode opens with Darius watchingJudge Judyon Als couch while Earn and Al chat.
There are shelves of candy, lip gloss, and durags for sale by the register.
When Al needs to use the bathroom, hes given a key and directed to the nearest Rainbow.
Theyre served hot white Hennessy instead of sake as rap music plays.
(Van complains that the rice has corn in it.)
Al continues to suggest Popeyes, but Earn wants to stay.
This is the last straw for Al, who takes the bathroom key and makes his way to Rainbow.
Demarcus embarks on a monologue about his quandaries surrounding Black culture.
Salted and battered being sold back to us in our own image.
This could have been an opportunity to speakwiththe Black community, notatus.
ButAtlantais much bigger than that sushi restaurant; the most obvious difference is thatAtlantais actually good.
Its one of the only contemporary television shows that presented us with organic, natural Blackness.
And I believe this whole season proves it.
The show uses its most eccentric character to disrupt the reality of Earn, Al, and Vans day.
Before going to his appointment, Darius goes to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription.
She said she had to stop because the visions in the tank were becoming too intense.
She clearly remains very much in the party lifestyle and offers him some of her weed.
Freaking out, Darius screams for them to wake up and gets kicked out.
Their exchange is somewhat awkward, but theres clearly a deep love between the two.
He looks at the TV and notices a thick Judge Judy, then wakes up again in the tank.
They finish the meal on the sofa and Al asks where the car came from.
Darius says he stole it, but it doesnt matter because hes still in the tank.
He watches his friends happily for a moment before turning to the TV to catch Judge Judy.
We never see if shes thick or not, but does it really matter?
Talk about a Black legend!
As a matter of fact, I demand that I do.
I think every Black person should hear this.
We deserve to dance.
