I’ve been on vacation, so bear with me. No, I didn’t do an official recap for Ep 2 because I can sum it up easily. Ready? Everybody’s still pissed at Nova, and Charley and Ralph Angel show up at her house to make sure she’s clear about that. Vi’s ex-husband, Jimmy Dale, is making his… Read More Stirring the Pot: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 4, Ep. 3
Ep. 401: Pleasure Is Black That Author Life Nova is overwhelmed. She’s meeting with executives, getting news of NYT reviews, and hearing word that her book may be the next big thing. If that’s not overwhelming enough, there’s one more thing. Though her family knows about the book, they don’t exactly know its contents. At… Read More Snitches Get Stitches: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 4, Ep. 1
Whew! Okay. This is too much, I promise. Let’s start with the infamous sex tape. Lisa (Van Allen) was the one who jumped things off. Robert left the bag he kept the videotapes in a room with her at the studio one day. She began viewing the tapes to see what was on them and… Read More Surviving R. Kelly Ep. 3 & 4 Recap
Y’all. Y’ALL. It’s been twenty hours since I finished watching the first two episodes of Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly documentary, and I’m still shook. Not because I was unaware of the allegations about the famed R&B singer’s predatory and ephebophilic behavior. Not because I didn’t believe the allegations. But because now, the accusers — the… Read More Surviving R. Kelly Ep. 1 & 2 Recap
Episode 103: “Her Questions” Whew!! Tonight was deep. I love how we’re experiencing Nuri and Yasir’s separate journeys as well as their journey together. This form of storytelling promotes understanding within relationships. The male and female experiences are surely being televised. Let’s run this back. Things got hot and heavy with Nuri and Yasir after… Read More Love Is _____ In the Details: Season 1, Episode 3
Episode 102: “First Date” Now that Ruby knows Yasir has fallen for Nuri, he has to go. I don’t blame her. He couldn’t lay on my couch whispering and giggling with another woman either. But you know how some people only become attractive or more attractive when someone else wants them? Well, Ruby caught a… Read More Love Is _____ Risking It All: Season 1, Episode 2
S3, Ep 304 – “No Haven In My Shadow” So, I’m in the middle of writing my next book, and I better keep at it while the words are flowing. In this episode, Aunt Vi said “Black folks ain’t got no time for writer’s block. Too much to say and not enough time to say… Read More Everything Changed: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 3, Ep. 4
S3, Ep 303 – “Your Distant Destiny” Unexpected Inspiration Sometimes you step out on faith and twist your ankle. Since Nova wrote all her articles while she was with The Daily News, they’re no longer available for use with her upcoming book. Well damn. No deal… until she comes up with some new ideas and… Read More I Should’ve Had Your Back: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 3, Ep. 3
S3, Ep 302 – Of Their Sojourn Here Her Time Vi ran into the grocery store manager and learned that her pies sold out over the holidays in record time. Because of that, he made her an offer. If she doubled her order, he would increase her royalty by 25% and place her pies on a… Read More Decisions, Decisions: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 3, Ep. 2
S3, Ep 301 – A Rock, A River, A Tree Queen Sugar is back on our screens and in our hearts, y’all! I feel like I haven’t seen my family in a couple years. This first episode gave me the where-are-they-now feels, and now the bigger question is: Where are they going? Let’s run it… Read More Don’t Change Nothin’: Queen Sugar Recap, Season 3, Ep. 1
RUN THAT BACK with PORTIA 