The other reviewer doesn't seem to get the theme of this episode. There is a sci-fi element, to be sure, of a woman giving birth in the near-future and the baby aging rapidly. But the theme is how Black children, specifically Black boys and men, are viewed in America. They are seen innocent as babies and very early children, but are rapidly adultified and deemed as threats. This is shown through the phone call with the doctor, who informs Nera her son is dangerous. She believes this. Then the cops show up. He is now a young adult. She knows if she lets them in, he will be killed. She sees them through their eyes, and protects him. He is not dangerous. He is simply viewed this way by others.
Review of Nera
