The Chi
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The third episode ofThe Chi, Ghosts, takes its name from the looming specter of Coogie.
Only a couple of scenes are set in the stark bright of day.
Its not quite maternal, but they do feel authoritative in a way thats cloying, especially Jerrika.
She reminds Brandon of their plans, of his responsibility to her and them.
Like a teacher being wooed by her misbehaving favorite, Jerrika relents and agrees to meet with her.
He just needed me more, she says to him before they embrace.
I hope that Lavernes efflorescence continues in future episodes.
Emmett begins this episode again in the midst of a sexual tryst with Keisha.
He narrowly makes it out of her window before her mother enters.
After three episodes, Emmett is the character thats grown on me the most.
Like Laverne, I hope this character is given more consideration in future episodes.
I worry that hell be treated as disposable, but I hope Im wrong.
She feels as much like a principal, as slyly bitchy as Jerrika.
The episode ends with a stare-down between the two men, as Kevin looks on.
This episode has been my favorite so far.
Kevin and Keishas household is helmed by two women, as revealed in the episodes beginning.
Ghosts presents them as a blackLeave It to Beaveresquefamily, with two working, well-intended parents.
