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What Ive always respected aboutQueen Sugaris that the writers are purposeful with each episode and the series overarching narrative.
No plotline is introduced unless it will be fleshed out thoroughly and carefully.
That ethos runs through this seasons fifth episode, A Little Lower Than Angels.
Last episode, it was clear there was some unspoken tension between Nova and Remy.
Ralph Angel is also making moves on a new object of desire.
At the farm, Darla and Ralph Angel finally clarify the status of their relationship to Blue.
Earlier, Blue asks Darla when she is coming back to the farm to marry Ralph Angel.
After that, she decides its time to come clean.
After learning the truth, Blue is devastated and asks to return to his room.
Again, I am frustrated by Ralph Angels inability to directly address his feelings.
That seems too easy.
Furthermore, how long can the shunning of Darla go on?
Further, Darla is Blues sole biological parent.
It seems foolhardy to continue to isolate Darla when she could easily decide to cut ties.
Additionally, Darla and Ralph Angel have yet to have a direct conversation about Blues parentage.
Meanwhile, Micah and his new friends are honing their organizing skills.
Their visit to a local plantation is just the first stop.
Afterwards, they happen upon a local penitentiary which houses the brother of one of Micahs friends.
This plot point is no mistake.
Louisiana has thehighest incarceration ratesin the United States.
Micah and his friends seem destined to make strides in terms of their activism.
At home, Charley seems rattled by everything.
She seems concerned about Micahs new friends.
Additionally, what is happening with the farmers is weighing on her.
When will you hit rock bottom, she asks him.
Getting too close to Jacob seems to be a recipe for disaster, but time will tell.
What will the near future bring for the Bordelon clan?
The stage seems set for a turning point.
