And no one has shown a steadier hand thanBlack-ishcreator Kenya Barris.
(Be sure to readEWs interview with Barris about tonights episode.)
This week, there wont be any diverging story lines.
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As the conversation begins, we instantly see the dichotomy between how Dre and Bow have been raised.
On the other side of the argument lies Dre and his parents.
(Ever get a frozen apple to the back of the head?
Ruby asks menacingly.)
Ruby also explains that precious metals and sexual favors are the only currency during these times of unrest.
Dre grew up with family members who actively criticized the police when they allegedly did something wrong.
In fact, Pops was even a member of the Black Panther movement…sort of.
(He was a Bobcat: Its Panther adjacent.).
But while Dre understands where shes coming from, he thinks she needs to be more realistic.
President Obama ran on hope, Dre reminds Bow.
Thats the real world, and thats what our children need to know.
Junior decides that his dads right.
He does need to participate to truly understand.
So you’re free to end up in the hospital or with us up on that podium?
Bow rejoices in Zoeys knowledge of current events.
(Im so happy theres some depth inside of her, Bow tells Dre.
I was worried; I was really worried.)
Jack and Diane ask Zoey if shes giving up.
They hope she isnt because apparently Zoey is the only person in the home that Jack and Diane trust.
What other show could do justice to an episode about injustice?
