Review: Sistas Season 8, Episode 9 “Missing Pieces”
Hey folks! After last night’s live stream, I’m excited to dive into the review for Sistas Season 8, Episode 9 titled “Missing Pieces.” There were some intriguing developments, and honestly, I wasn’t expecting to have too much to talk about, but hey, I’m glad to be proven wrong! Let’s break down the episode.
Penelope & Jordan’s Storyline:
Penelope finally comes clean to Jordan about the trauma she’s been dealing with after losing her baby. This led to her being prescribed some serious sleeping pills, causing her to black out and not remember everything that happened during the night she followed Gary. She has serious doubts about whether she might have been the one who stabbed him, and understandably, she’s freaking out. Penelope is a complex character, and her internal struggle really plays into this episode. She’s worried she’s the one who caused all this chaos, especially with the blood on her hands, but Jordan reassures her that they’ll get the best lawyers and protect her at all costs.
Interestingly, Penelope tries to get released from protective custody and asks to be allowed to leave the wedding venue (where she was under surveillance). It’s the night of Andy and Gary’s wedding, and Penelope decides to go after him, following him to the venue. Jordan, as usual, is caught in the middle trying to be supportive but also feeling a sense of urgency to protect Penelope.
However, what threw me off was how quickly Penelope gets caught up in this mess. Even though she has a valid reason for being there, her actions are a little too quick to jump to “I might have done it” without real evidence. She ends up asking Andy for help, but of course, Andy isn’t a criminal attorney—she’s a family lawyer—so she can’t really get involved. And Penelope, desperate, brings up that Andy once promised not to ruin her life. I love these moments when the show addresses fan thoughts directly through the characters—definitely a satisfying moment.
Fatima’s Training Session with Andy:
One of my favorite parts of this episode was Fatima teaching Andy how to bob and weave (you know, self-defense) for when she gets into a sticky situation. I honestly had a good laugh watching KJ (Fatima) try to teach Andy how to defend herself. Fatima’s approach was as serious as a heart attack, while Andy was clearly struggling (hilarious). I love that the show is leaning into these small funny moments, and KJ’s comedic timing works great.
Zach and Hayden’s Drama:
On the more suspenseful side of things, Hayden is continuing his shady ways, even after everything that happened between him and Fatima. Hayden’s boy from the gym points out that Hayden has changed, and it’s all because of Fatima. Hayden spills to his friend about the video he has of Zach and Fatima, and Zach overhears it—of course. Zach, ever the protector, hightails it out of there to figure out what’s going on. This foreshadows the ongoing tension between the two, and it’s clear that the secret video is going to come back to bite Hayden.
The Gary Situation (And What Happened in the Hospital):
Let’s talk about Gary. I’ve got to say, the ending of this episode made absolutely no sense to me. How did Gary just casually stroll out of the hospital in his gown without anyone noticing? The dude can barely remember anything—so he’s walking around in a gown, no ID, no wallet, and no phone. Gary’s escape makes no sense, and honestly, it pulled me out of the moment.
He somehow manages to make his way back to the penthouse, and this is the part where it gets a bit ridiculous. Penelope and Jordan are leaving the penthouse, and they don’t see him? They’re in the elevator, and then Gary gets in the elevator and heads up to the penthouse, all while Andy is still leaving a voicemail for Robin. So, wait a minute, Gary somehow makes it from the hospital to the penthouse faster than Penelope and Jordan who were already on their way out of the building? This was a massive plot hole, and I don’t know how it could be overlooked.
The Sabrina, Maurice, and Grayson Lunch Date:
On a lighter note, Sabrina and Maurice have an interesting dynamic as they have lunch with Grayson and Rich. Maurice, as usual, brings the comedy with his remarks, and I genuinely enjoyed seeing Grayson in this scene. It’s good to see a bit of lightheartedness in the episode as the show has been dealing with more serious topics. Plus, it was fun watching Maurice feel like the fish out of water, especially with the basketball banter between Grayson and Rich.
Danny and Tony:
Finally, let’s touch on Danny and Tony. Their PDA continues to be a topic of conversation, especially as Leonard—a coworker of Danny’s—takes issue with her promotion. He accuses her of using her relationship with Tony (who’s VP) to get ahead. This leads to a loud confrontation at the airport where Tony steps in to defend Danny. It was a solid scene showing how Tony and Danny’s relationship is impacting their professional lives.
Tony suggests they tone down the PDA, but let’s be honest, he’s the one who’s often crossing boundaries in public. I don’t blame Leonard for his frustration either—Danny’s promotion felt a little… well, unearned compared to his own hard work. So there’s a little tension there, and it’ll be interesting to see if this plays into future episodes.
Final Thoughts:
Overall, this episode had some strong character moments, but the plot twists didn’t all land. The whole Gary hospital scenario was ridiculous, and I’m hoping they clean it up in the next episode. I also feel like the show is dragging out certain storylines too long—like Hayden’s video and the whole Penelope/Gary saga. I really hope they start resolving some of these issues because it’s getting to the point where it’s hard to take seriously.
But hey, next week we’ve got a 2-hour event with Episodes 10 and 11, and that’s going to be packed with action. Can’t wait for that!
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