This show has really hit it's stride at this point. JIG-A-BOBO is now the new best episode of the season. Incorporating virtually all of the major characters, this episode had perfect pacing. Even in some of the weaker episodes earlier in the season, one thing I thought was consistent was the acting and it continues to amaze me deep into the season. Each episode has allowed a new character to shine and in this one, that character is Diana Freeman, the youngest of the show, brilliantly played by child acting phenom Jada Harris. This girl displayed some awesome acting chops start to finish, relaying Diana's (Dee for short) sadness, fear, determination and toughness. When even the child actors on your show are brilliant, you know you've got something special on your hands.
In addition to Dee strong subplot, this episode had a lot of other running subplots that were superb as (1) both of Atticus' love interests Leti and Ji meet causing trouble between he and Leti (2) Ruby and Christina have an emotionally powerful scene where Ruby questions Christina's ability to empathize compelling Christina to take drastic action (3) Atticus and Montrose continue to have a tempestuous relationship but work together to try and harness magic and (4) Christina has a separate interesting interactions with Atticus and Leti. In fact, I'd say that this was a strong Christina episode as well. Abbey Lee has been very persuasive as the mysterious, complicated woman trying to manipulate her way through a male dominated society. The writers do a great job of not just focusing on the racial aspects, but female power as well. I would also recommend that Wunmee Mosaku submit this episode for Emmy consideration because that speech to Christina was some sublime acting on her part.
I can safely say that this episode is the standout so far. I can only imagine what the last 2 of the season have in store for the viewers.
In addition to Dee strong subplot, this episode had a lot of other running subplots that were superb as (1) both of Atticus' love interests Leti and Ji meet causing trouble between he and Leti (2) Ruby and Christina have an emotionally powerful scene where Ruby questions Christina's ability to empathize compelling Christina to take drastic action (3) Atticus and Montrose continue to have a tempestuous relationship but work together to try and harness magic and (4) Christina has a separate interesting interactions with Atticus and Leti. In fact, I'd say that this was a strong Christina episode as well. Abbey Lee has been very persuasive as the mysterious, complicated woman trying to manipulate her way through a male dominated society. The writers do a great job of not just focusing on the racial aspects, but female power as well. I would also recommend that Wunmee Mosaku submit this episode for Emmy consideration because that speech to Christina was some sublime acting on her part.
I can safely say that this episode is the standout so far. I can only imagine what the last 2 of the season have in store for the viewers.