

The CW drama returns to its roots with an episode that focuses on Jordan Baker’s emotional reckoning, his relationship with Layla, and the Crenshaw community’s fight for Preach.

The CW drama returns to its roots with an episode that focuses on Jordan Baker’s emotional reckoning, his relationship with Layla, and the Crenshaw community’s fight for Preach.
I’ve seen this before. Jordan gets an emotional reckoning. Again. Layla holds his hand. Meanwhile, Crenshaw fights for Preach like it’s a season finale. Uncomfortable question: how many times can a show return to its roots before we admit the roots are just Jordan’s man-pain? The community’s struggle is set dressing. That’s not drama, that’s a loophole.