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Sam also had an extended meet-cute with Steve just before that. But everyone is always so committed to Sam being ramrod straight, wonder why.....

How is Junior's being scared 'bs' though? It's a legitimate reaction to college. Just because you're a good student doesn't mean college is for you. Part of becoming a grown up is being allowed to change your mind. And Junior never tells anyone (Jack doesn't count) about his feelings, because he doesn't have any recurring or semi-recurring characters on the show to act as his confidant. The character who previously served that purpose (Zoey) is over on her own show, having her own come to jesus meeting, about her own college experience.

It didn't feel weird to me. Jeff had slowly making progress with the Lyons over the back nine episodes, only to have his mom (who he now knows is an unreliable narrator) abandon him and Lucious gruffly rebuke him (albeit under stress). He's a kid who always desired a father who no longer felt he belonged anywhere. When he was with White Tracy he could position Lucious as the villain in his life. But spending time with Lucious, individually and alongside the rest of the family, he realizes that life isn't that simple. The real tragedy is that Jeff never gave himself the opportunity to really know his family before he made such a rash decision.

Mackie has way more chemistry with both Evans & Stan than they have with each other. Plus Sam has as much potential to be lgbt as any other MCU character (save possibly Loki).

It'll be really interesting to see their dynamic next season. With the family in disarray, Giselle & Becky leaving, his health issues and Teri's pregnancy, Andre's gonna have his work cut out for him, keeping Empire afloat. That likely won't sit well with Teri who will likely demand he cut back his involvement in the company for his own good. It will also be interesting to see how much Hakeem matures next season. He's always been the runt of the litter, but he's also had a solid business sense.

Terrence, Taraji, Trai & AZ were FANTASTIC this episode. It's sad Kingsley died (especially as he began truly bonding with the rest of his family) but the character has been an accident waiting to happen since the beginning. Andre Royo does SO much with so little. He's Lucious only consigliere with any real staying power. Candace & Carol are hilarious. "You're smelling a little ripe!" Wood Harris continues to be a compelling antagonist. Giselle & Becky are adorable. Their label is gonna fail but at least they're gonna give it a shot. Jamal was definitely missed (for the better and the worse) this episode. Hopefully Jussie will get his legal situation together so Jamal can return at some point next year. Hakeem, Devon & Tiana deserve better. White Tracy is INSANE.

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He decided to go to HU after a single visit. Visiting a school and actually attending the school are two different things. Hearing how actively unprepared he was for his future, from his roommate, instantly punctured all Junior's initial hype about attending college. That is not unusual. During his campus visit, Junior only focuses on the variety of blackness at HU, not it's academic record or what he, himself, wants to do in the future. It's entirely fine for him to have reservations about attending college. It's the exact same thing his older sister is also currently experiencing. He could've handled the situation better, but he's no obligated to attend college, if he feels ill equipped to handle the experience. That's a waste of resources, and it clears a spot for a kid who actually wants to be there. Junior has had TONS of development with Andre, long before this season. The Andre & Junior of Season 1 is NOT the Andre & Junior of Season 5, which is a great thing.

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Not all high school students, even the good ones, are able to make the often difficult transition to college. And further, it's not out of character for Junior who admitted to being a gigantic mama's boy, and semi-jokingly, identified his need for a gap year, all on his own, long before the HU debacle. The problem is the writers have Junior engaging in menial tasks, like obsessing over DeVante and chaperoning Diane's dates instead of committing to rigorous character development the character so desperately needs.

That doesn't excuse Valkyrie allow Thor to become Sakaar-era her imo. It would've been nice to get 5-10 minutes with her, prior to the debut of Neckbeard Thor.

PleaseLetMilesEmergeFromTheMultiverse!

It helps that the Russos (along with Evans) have a strong understanding of what makes the character work. Watching their Steve and Whedon's Steve back to back is like night and day.

How has Junior been acting out of character? He's the same self righteous snot he's always been.

Hasn't ScarJo said she's done playing Widow ala Evans & RDJ?

You don't think he got his hair in those spiffy ponytails by himself, do you?

The one relationship the MCU was never developed was Natasha & Thor. She has significant relationships (Bruce) and ties (Steve/Tony/Clint) to the rest of the Original Six, but she and Thor barely shared any screentime.

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Paul McCrane is a fantastic director. The music choices, the camera angles, the performances from the actors, the use of space and silence to enhance the emotional tone of the episode. Just lovingly crafted work from everyone involved.