Kindred
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I knew I recognized Danas nosy neighbor Hermione from somewhere.
(I mean that as a genuine compliment with the utmost respect.)
The intersection of whiteness and womanhood is complex yet rarely dissected by white women themselves.
Regardless of the Karen energy she exudes, I have to cut Hermione some slack.
In her defense, theres some suspicious activity coming from Danas house.
The yelling, the black eye, seeing them writhing on the floor together in their underwear.
So, of course, she continues to investigate.
Seeing how other characters view Dana and Kevins strange behavior is the central feature of this episode.
We get to explore more of the world the pair experience in the present.
Shaken up, she and Kevin discuss their next steps.
They get supplies to at least be prepared for the next time Rufus calls Dana.
Before their stop at the store, Kevin heads to his house to grab some clothes.
He lives with his sister Penny in a guest house filled with African art and Black records.
Theres a bongo drum sitting on his bookshelf.
Very much a Black culture enthusiast, for better or worse.
Then it becomes too real, bringing out hidden ideology in people you thought you knew well.
So many of those things could be applied to the 21st century and explored in this very episode.
He doesnt really know her, and this could trigger his alcoholism.
If theyre uncomfortable, they, more often than not, tap out.
Black people dont have that luxury.
An ex-cop, Allen breaks up the fight and checks in on Dana.
We find out that she randomly disappeared when Olivia was a baby.
Theres clearly some sort of generational pattern happening.
She admits to having the same time-traveling experience and asks Denise to help.
Knowing that Denise thinks that shes mentally unstable, Dana flees.
By this point, Denise has alerted security and hospital personnel that Dana fled and is mentally unwell.
Time-Travelers Diaries
This episode proves I need some more Dana.
There must be a hurricane of thoughts and emotions in her head, but there hasnt been much exploration.
Maybe because she doesnt have time to think and express her feelings.
But all the women in his life seem to prevent him from doing that.
I also love that hes fiercely protective of Dana, someone who grew up without her father.
Its hard to believe this is the midway point for the season; everything still feels introductory.
