Outer Banks Season 4, Episode 7 ‘Moms and Fathers’ is one other excellent episode, one which isn’t as fast-paced as Episode 6, however that nonetheless doesn’t take the foot off the pedal till the very finish. From life-changing revelations occasions two, to issues that threaten to tear the Pogues aside for a major period of time, the hour wastes no time in transferring the plot alongside, all whereas delivering a number of excellent character moments.
From JJ’s reunion together with his delivery father to Sarah and Kiara’s lovely second after Sarah finds out she’s pregnant, the episode holds nothing again. And maybe that’s for one of the best. This season of Outer Banks has been glorious general, and a part of the explanation why has been that the present has achieved an amazing job of getting these characters to a spot the place their relationships really feel a lot stronger. That is TV, so there’ll all the time be points. There’ll all the time be drama. However now, we imagine that it doesn’t matter what the present throws at us, these folks can get by means of all these issues collectively.
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JJ’S FATHER(S)
It’s onerous to not really feel unhealthy for JJ proper now. It seems he doesn’t simply have one unhealthy father, he has two. Chandler Groff is a assassin who by no means needed him, and Luke Maybank is an abuser. There’s no upside there. And if JJ went right into a tailspin after Luke confirmed up and revealed the reality about his parentage after which got here to the city council to betray him as soon as extra, it’s simple to foretell how he’ll react as soon as he finds out Groff would have had him murdered simply to get him out of the way in which.
For JJ this complete storyline is about household, sure, however in regards to the household you will have constructed. The one which was there for you in good occasions and unhealthy occasions. And it’s about realizing that the similarities you may discover between your self and the individuals who share your genes don’t outline you. You aren’t doomed to repeat your mother and father’ errors. Neither are you beholden to their destiny. You’re your personal individual and also you make your personal selections.
JJ has chosen chaos many occasions. And he’s a type of characters who appears like he’s acquired a superb motive for it. The world has been unfair to JJ, time and again. And a part of the explanation he continues to decide on chaos is that deep down, he’s satisfied he doesn’t deserve the life he has. And he can’t maintain it, or maintain his pals and Kiara if he doesn’t show to them time and again that he’s price preserving.
However Kiara, John B, Pope, Sarah, and Cleo don’t want him to show something. They don’t want him to be something apart from JJ. Now, let’s wait and see how lengthy it takes for that to sink in.
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POPE’S FATHER
Heyward isn’t a foul father, and he has actually confirmed to be significantly better than both of JJ’s fathers, John B.’s father or Kiara’s father. However he’s additionally the kind of father who believes he is aware of higher than his son, in each circumstance, and who has by no means seen Pope for who he’s – as a substitute, he’s all the time seen Pope for what he isn’t.
That’s a very onerous solution to stay, and although Heyward won’t be abusive and he really does take care of his son, it makes him a foul father too. As a result of your kids could be your kids, however they’re their very own folks too. And a part of parenting is not only realizing that, however giving your youngsters the liberty to turn into who they need to be.
Certain, that may contain them making errors. You probably did too, if you had been younger. However that’s okay. After they make errors, your job isn’t to repair these, particularly in the event that they don’t ask. Your job is to be there to help them, it doesn’t matter what. That is very true for Pope, who has lived on his personal for nearly two years and has efficiently run a enterprise with these pals Heyward nonetheless appears to resent, who has confirmed time and time once more that he’s a form, good, and targeted particular person who will in the end make the fitting resolution.
What’s one of the best ways to lose your youngsters? Attempt to drive them to be one thing they’re not.
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SARAH
This episode sees Sarah discover out she’s pregnant, proper after a number of episodes in the past she was very adamant this isn’t what she needed out of life, not but. And but Kiara is correct, Sarah goes to be an amazing mother. John B. goes to be an amazing dad. And a part of the explanation why is that they perceive what their mother and father did incorrect and know that what a child wants, above all, is love and help with out judgment.
However Sarah can also be going to be alright as a result of Sarah isn’t alone. When she finds on the market’s happiness, after all, however there’s additionally worry. She’s so younger, and although she is aware of John B. loves her and might be completely happy about it, she’s alone. She doesn’t have a household, not likely. She doesn’t have backup. Besides, as Kiara reminds her, she does. It takes a village, and Sarah and John B. have a village.
All of those youngsters would take a bullet for one another. That’s all the time been clear. And now, the household is simply increasing. They’ll care for this child like he’s considered one of their very own. Not like JJ’s father, or Kiara’s father, and even John B.’s father, no. In a brand new, more healthy approach. The Pogue approach.
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Issues I feel I feel:
- The extra the similarities between Groff and JJ are identified, the extra I really feel unsettled. No, JJ. I hope you’ve discovered this lesson already if you thought your father was Luke. You aren’t him, and you’ll by no means be.
- The tempo of those episodes has been insane, and but I felt a lot calmer watching this one.
- Kiara understanding JJ so effectively won’t ever not give me emotions.
- Heyward annoys me as a result of he’s acquired such a superb child, and it’s like he can’t see it. Have a look at what Pope has achieved! Nothing is ever sufficient.
- The being pregnant reveal scene between Sarah and Kie was my favourite scene on this episode, really. The best way this season has showcased the deepening bonds between these youngsters who are actually not simply youngsters and who’ve lengthy been household is considered one of my favourite issues about it.
- Topper is the true villain of this story, I swear.
- I’m so glad Pope and Cleo acquired that quiet second collectively, and that whereas everybody else is fixated on JJ, Cleo was laser-focused on Pope.
- Look JJ, I hope you’re seeing by means of this man.
- “It was this child proper behind you.” Man, I didn’t assume anybody might be worse than Luke however right here we’re.
- JJ and John B. are the right chaotic workforce.
- In fact, Groff wasn’t going to die that simply.
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Outer Banks Season 4 is now obtainable to stream in its totality on Netflix.