🔥 First off — Laura… what was that?
Like yes, Laura’s been public enemy #1 for a while now, and sure, the writers clearly want to shift the audience’s sympathy away from her. But did they really have to do her like THAT? She came into that house like she was searching for drama. Didn’t knock, didn’t check her tone, just barged in, disrespected everyone in the room, and then had the audacity to act like the victim? Girl, what?!
And then that line to Miranda:
“Um no offense Miranda but I wasn’t talking to you.”
Ma’am… you’re in Miss Ella’s house, not the Jerry Springer Show.
🙌 But Miranda? MVP of the episode.
You’re so right — I was so glad she popped up at the condo when Laura tried to rewrite history. If she hadn’t been there? Calvin might’ve actually bought Laura’s story! Miranda shut it down quick. That “nuh uh, if you’re gonna come up in here you better tell the full story” line had me like 👏👏👏. Honestly, she showed more grace than I would’ve.
📺 A-Plot Focus: Rare but powerful.
This episode definitely felt more focused than usual. You’re right — Jasmine’s journalism project was technically a B-plot, but it was more of a setup device than a true subplot. And having all the women together made for a fascinating dynamic. Ella, Janine, Miranda, Lisa — four women, four generations, four different types of strength. That whole “modern woman” convo? Could’ve been a whole spinoff segment.
😢 Calvin, man… he’s lost in the sauce.
Poor dude was just trying to make Junior a sandwich and suddenly he’s in the middle of World War III. He looked like a deer in headlights — and honestly? He should’ve known better. CJ and Curtis told him straight:
“A man is supposed to be the head of the household… and don’t you dare let that woman disrespect my wife.”
It was probably the first time in a while Calvin had a real father-son moment with Curtis, and it hit hard. It’s about time someone checked him.
💔 The saddest moment?
When Christian asked, “Miss Laura, are you mad at me?”
And she couldn’t even say no.
That moment hurt. That boy doesn’t deserve to be caught in that toxic mess. I was so glad Miranda took him out of there.
Overall Thoughts:
You’re right — emotionally, it may not be a “10 out of 10” technically, but in terms of raw tension, character development, and some long-overdue reckonings? Whew. It was a ride. They really set things up for Season 14 to either rebuild or blow it all up.
But I gotta ask… if Laura’s out, and Miranda keeps showing up like this, do you think the writers are gearing up for a Miranda-Calvin reunion? 👀
Or is it too little, too late?
Let’s talk.
