WAIT!! James sewed the sand into the bottom of his sack.Something really stuck with him when his older brother told him " you can act dumb but don't be dumb". On the day of the first weigh in the overseer checked the bottom of his bag so I think James decided to sew something that night to help make the difference. Momma Ernestine was sewing patches on the bottom of his pants in case he couldn't stand any longer. I think the writers wanted to show how quickly James caught on and how smart he is.
James was all good with the Master's son taking control over the plantation until he found out it was gonna take 10 damn years!! Then he was like shit, keep your damn candy, I may be dead by then.
That old wicked preacher is the reason that Master Macon has put little James in the field. Remember how the Preacher (while he was painting) looked at James & the Master's son when they were running & playing together last week? And the LOVE of money is the root of all evil lol
I swear the scene where August's son's mother turned from Celine Dion to a zombie freaked me out. That was a brilliant transition and terrifying transition.
so I'm surprised you didn't touch on 'Stine's monologue bout being jealous of Pearliemae. I've never heard that perspective of the house slave being jealous of the field slave, it's always tje other way around. but it makes PERFECT sense. Like she said, master own the field slave from sun up to sun down, but when that sun go down they get to have a moment to themselves. Get to have a man...raise their families...room to breath. They don't have that in the house. They are on 24/7. I thought that was deep! ANYway chile, on behalf of Elizabeth I'm bringing roasted asparagus and green bean casserole, and a BOX of wine, cuz that white girl DEFINITELY invited to the fune--OKAY!!!!
Again, Great Review! When Ben discovered his mom in the forest singing and dolled up... That was the way he envisioned her. When the the dad arrived and the mother was out of it, that the was the reality of her.
And I still can't sleep. Them babies.. our Ancestors got my soul crying. I don't ever want to forget the hell they endured. Survival. My God. I am here because of them
+Di Yah I just got chills reading your last sentence "I am here because of them." So beautiful, powerful and true! Just got to work and I may leave now LOLOL!!!! I couldn't even sleep last night either LOL!!
You know that's what's gonna happen #sacrifices...LORDT! How long she think this is gonna last, she's gonna have to give it up on a regular or leave her husband neither of which is gonna have a good outcome smh 😢
One of the things that this episode did is kind of confirm something that I have been thinking about. If there were groups of people who ran away, did they make themselves family. We clearly seen that is what happened between Noah and Henry.
I cried so hard watching little James pick that cotton until his fingers bled. I have a son around his age and I completely lost it. I had to pause it several times before I could continue to watch it. POWERFUL episode.
I've decided to break up with Scandal. Listen, our relationship was great in the beginning but over time it has gotten bland and steadily gone downhill. We can still be friends, but I'm in love with someone else: Underground is my new beau and it was truly love at first sight. Side Note: Empire was just a one night stand. Ain't nothing substantial there.
+CzarJuliusIII I agree. I watched Scandal before Underground and was like they're recycling stuff from 2 seasons ago. Underground is my new lover too and I want it to evolve like American Crime where it's an anthology of stories. This season Georgia, next season Missouri, 3rd season Virginia, 4th season the North and Canada showing what happens when people get to the North. Anyway a girl can dream.
Every time I watch another episode I learn something new that I didn't know. So sad. I truly cannot believe our ancestors went through this. Truly appalling
+tiyease nelson That was what I thought too because he goes right to it and takes it out after he stands up to lil Macon (I dont remember his name lol). He knew that dirt was there and would've have if Ernestine or Sam put it there.
Ooh, one more catch-peep how they keep showing the "candy." It pacifies Boo, James is no longer entitled to it, it angers Henry when they offer it to him at the asylum in an attempt to see his mother, and T.R. brings it right back full circle trying to offer it to James-who doesn't want it at this point. Yes, the coming of age.
+Tina Tally wow! Never looked at that full circle! The writers on this are AMAZING! Master's son was very bitter and realized things maybe won't change after James rejected him.
Q...I've been waitin, oh so looong, nobody like yooouu!! Honey! This episode right here and the theme of them babies! Oh, it tore me up! And I include Henry as a baby too, we learned a lot about him. He was basically a little boy in search of love and acceptance. We learned he never had a family, so it was very important to him, his relationship with Noah, which is why Cato could play on his emotions the way he did. BUT, Noah reassured him in their conversation while he was giving him a tattoo that they ARE family.
Q, I love you new style of reviewing and your take on this episode. But what about the constant presence of Necco candy in each scene involving the children of underground. I actually had the research the company to figure out the significance. The writers and researchers are really on point, the Necco brand dates back to the 1800's. Necco wafers were considered a treat back in slavery time. In the episode, Necco wafers seem to be used as a symbol of childhood treat or rejected when one of the children no longer had the privilege of being a child any longer. Wondering if anyone else noticed it??
Cato want Rosalee. I've never been more sure of anything in my life. When she spotted those three catchers on the tracks and he thought she was looking at him and he said "You see something you like house girl?" and then in the boat when he asked about Her getting her first strips he didn't touch her scars or her arms, he touched her hand. Then tonight they why he was talking about her to Henry saying "Oh yeah, she's well made"....etc I believe Cato is going to try and move in on her if he get the chance.
+Cristal Chinn The way Cato is, he shoulda ran on his own from the beginning. All he does is bring people down. I would say he uses the group for info and direction, but he thinks he smarter than all of them so I don't see the point.
this episode was so heavy on my heart. I'm proud of Lil James for standing up for his family and self. boo was so strong despite her being alone. for the funeral I'll bring poinsettias my pal own a flower shop
SOME Indians had a hand in helping slaves to freedom. There were some that owned slaves as well, those of the so called "5 Civilized Tribes". We learned that from African American Lives 2. But also, in the southern parts of the Americas, especially the islands, they tried to enslave the Indians, okay Natives or First Nations, too. There is a book coming out called "The Other Slavery: The uncovered story of Indian enslavement in America" about their enslavement in the new territories of California, Arizona, etc.
for lil boo to recognize that sacrifice and comfort Elizabeth in the bathtub was powerful. PS. the fact that they used Seminole Indians. was also great on wbn part.
Dineva you said this baby!!! This episode was everything and SO was your recap...I cried like a baby...out of pride, fear, understanding and empowerment. This was a TRUE articulation of authenticity.
This episode was so good and had me crying on every scene. But Boo's storyline is definitely the one that got to me the most! And great job Q on cracking the code with a lot of the stuff that's going on. Your reviews keep getting better and better so keep it up.
I am in tears all over again watching your review. I love you for this!! I have to get up for work early but I had stay up to watch all of this. The running theme of this 'cradle' episode was those wafers candy and how each child responded to it in their respective situations. This show gives me sooo much life.
I just love Ernistein. She brings the real struggles of a good mother, because there is no just thing as a perfect mother every week. A good mother is NEVER thinking of herself, but ALWAYS thinking of her children without letting them know what those struggle are if she can help it.
I don't know why I believe the Indian that Henry was talking to sold them out. He fought hard for Henry to stay with the others and not come with him. True that he could have crossed the foot tracks but I don't know.
I've never commented on any video on CZcams, but I just had to today! Most of the time, we only see the adult perspective on the affects of slavery in our community. Underground gave the children a voice and it pained me to watch them go through what millions of others before them experienced. It's so unfortunate that children these days don't understand the magnitude of what it took to have the liberties that they have today. There is STILL so much work to be done, but most of us alive today NEVER went through this! Thank you Q for your review and keep up the good work! I've been a fan since the beginning and want to wish you much more success! #D9Love #DST1913
Q I agree with you on every topic about this review. However, I think James put that sand in his bag himself cuz they showed that scene right after Sam blessed him with that gem of knowledge. Ernestine raised some strong and cunning children. Oh yeah, I'll bring the macaroni & cheese, collard greens, and sparkling grape juice cuz we don't need nobody drunk off Hennessy embarrassing us at Henry's fune.
I can't say it enough! Thank you Dineva/Q for introducing me to Underground!!! Btw, I love Dineva but I sooo prefer Q! I totally live for for your Underground reviews and I totally get why you didnt do one last week. That being said, I'll contribute a 10 cases of water and light snacks for the fune (rest him in peace, Lawd)😂. And btw, Colombus "discovered" America in 1492..not 1482.
+ladybull10 IKR! I kept looking at him in the field like "Why he look like Bill?", I thought his ass was dead too so if he can survive, hell Henry can too. Black funes don't happen for at least a week to give everybody time to get in town so I'm going to hold my contribution until next Wednesday in hopes that Henry doesn't need a fune, ok.
I think Patti should sing the intro when they roll in the wooden pottersfield casket. I can bring a pot of greens with turkey neck bones and big batch of sun-brewed iced tea.
You are incorrect. Native Americans are Indians. There are different races of Indians, yes, but people from India do not have a monopoly on the term. Indians spanned from North to South America including the Caribbean. Its only in America that they are called "Native Americans" everywhere else they are simply called Indians! The same way, its only in America that black people are called "African American", blacks in all the other parts of the world are simply called black or whichever country (not continent) they are originally from. So don't become a victim to unnecessary political correctness. The next time a person from India tries to "check" you, go ahead and check them right back...with facts!
+שכחתי איך קוראים לי You literally sound like a dumbass why would you comment on this video. First of all, there is no such thing as different "races of Indians". "Indian" is a nationality, and Native Americans are no such thing! And you're fucking wrong, again! People around the world call them indigenous, where the FUCK are you getting your facts from?
+MyVirginHair I agree. My college education taught me that the ancient Siberians (Asians, hence their resemblance to Eskimo's, Early Natives/indigenous people and Hawaiians) crossed the Bering Straits several thousands of years ago into America based on genealogy. I could have sworn that the Portuguese/Spaniards coined that nationality based on the Indian ocean and West Indies....I could be wrong. I don't have a clue what שכחתי איך קוראים לי5 is talking about. Again, I could be wrong. LOL
+agendagurl Yes, I think James sewed the dirt in his bag himself, showing that he IS smart, and that he IS hip to the game, and that they don't have to baby him the way they do. I gathered all that based on the conversation he had just had with Sam.
I love hearing your commentary of the show, I started watching it because of you. And if TV executives are not paying you, they damn well should. Much love for you Q.
+refre1998 Yes Gawd honey!!! A LOT of people started watching this show, SCANDAL, etc. Shonda Rhimes, you need to put Funky Dineva at the receptionist desk answering the phone and "reading" callers. Here and "Ms. Cyrus" need to get into a reading session too. I would love to see it!!
+Funky Dineva No need to apologize about not putting up a review for last week.We was" waitin on that video at the doe" tho. 😂😂 I must say this video was well worth the wait. Chile Miss Ernestine had my heart racing with that song and that toe tap! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 You made an excellent point, this episode, was a "coming of age" story about the 4 children. Boyyyyyy you broke it down about white folks and white privilege. They're your friend until you hurt their feelings. Well Done!
Being that Cato was the driver on the plantation he was also privileged to info like where the slaves came from and also they talked amongst themselves about their families or lack of. With that being said I believe that Cato played on Henry's mind because he knew Henry came from a breeding farm which by the way I didn't even know of. So in a sense Henry didn't have family and he attached himself to those who took interest in him. And when Cato made it evident that Noah stopped hanging with Henry cause of Rosalee, that made Henry a little jealous. When the Indian asked Henry about his family and he said IDK I was born on a breeding farm so I never met my parents but I guess I have a lot of brothers and sisters I don't know. That right there spoke to a lot of the climate of the black family.
Yes, the American Indians were heavily involved, I just learn this as well. I took a trip to Savannah for that tour Porsha and the ATL Housewives went on about the underground railroad and found this out.
I am living for you Q! This episode this week was everything to me. This is the kind of show where you have to pay attention to every little detail or you will miss something. I am an Underground superfan and I loved your review. I've got a whole rotisserie church and some potato salad for Henry fune.
Last episode Elizabeth told her husband they had to do whatever it took to protect their cargo. I'm glad that she wasn't just "talking" and actually did what it took. I agree that Sam truly showed what it meant to be your brothers keeper. Switching the bags and trying to but James freedom took me all the way in. I told my friend that I truly believe Henry messed the tracks up and got them caught. He's also the reason they were shot at a few episodes back. I just need him to learn to stay put. So with that being said I will provide bottled water and paper towels for the fune.
+jazzieazzjag Well they fucked up royally! A) why leave your wife with a man who is stalking her from a close distance? (You already know he smashed the homie and needed some of that tenderness) B) why you keep letting these slaves walk out and about during the day? C) she got caught
1492 for Columbus. The Native American - African American history checks out in my own lineage. My maternal grandmother's grandfather was Cherokee Native American from North Carolina, but her father was Jamaican because workers were imported to the Carolina's from the Caribbean still even after slavery, but not all of them stayed here. THIS WHOLE EPISODE just messed me ALL the way up! Q - that whole TR rejection reaction is EXACTLY how the ancestral Anglo Saxon ego trip they've been on for years! You hit the nail on the head and I tweeted the same thing just before watching your review. The coming of theme through the eyes of the children was the most genius idea I seen on television in a long time! Never thought of Elizabeth's infertility until you mentioned it, but I did think of her now feeling the plight of the life/death decisions that slave mothers had to make all the time. Not to mention upholding the mission of her husband saving slaves. The scene were James makes weight, reverberates as the dichotomy of the Black male coming of age. -- In closing, I'll bring Teri from Soul Food's cornbread for the fune.
Now when I see those candy wafers in the store, I will never look at them the same way. I am always captivated by the opening sequences and the way the man was making the candy at the beginning was a significant part of this episode.
Also, with Elizabeth having to sacrifice herself I believe that she is going to become pregnant and break her and he husbands heart! Stine gonna have to craft kill TR and Noah just needs to stab Cato to death! Cato also plottin on Rosalee but we'll see what Noah does about that! I feel like Sam is done for and James is going to so crafty to have a big part in taking down the plantation! I sure hope boo make it out alive and I can't believe her poor daddy died like that! I cant wait until next week damnnnn I have to watch this episode again!
Ok, so this episode made me want to research Native Americans and Slaves... I discovered a CZcams video of Don Cheadle finding out his ancestors were owned by Native Americans. The five civilized tribes were separate entities of the United States so they weren't governed by their laws. Therefore when slaves were freed, some tribes kept theirs. It wasn't until later that a treaty was signed with them that stated they must free their slaves. They freed them but didn't offer them citizenship. So his ancestors were considered a people without a country. They were neither american or citizens of that tribe... MY MIND IS BLOWN!
This episode!!! Baybay!!! Now this episode centered around the children brought me to tears. This was a coming of age for all of them. James got out there and saw it was a different world from what he was use to and he grew so quickly and he's younger than T.R. T.R. Is still in child mode playing and whatnot and not seeing him do much else. The slightest bit of rejection from James he turned on him. Those scenes with Boo and Elizabeth had me in tears and the children singing those songs didn't help either lol. I loved how the candy was symbolism throughout the episode.
I'm loving the reviews! This episode was POWERFUL! Like whites, there were "good" and "bad" Indians. While they had a hand in helping free slaves, some also owned plantations and slaves.
You said everything I felt! Last nights episode was PHENOMENAL! AMAZING! The writing, the acting, the cues. The relationship between the boys to the way it ended Baybayyyyy. Everything. Whew
Hands down one the best Underground episodes, and hands down one of the best commentary. I really appreciate the way you brake down every scene and how it relates to today. (FYI I am bringing potato salad to the funeral!)
Hey, did y'all catch the transition of Rosalie's character from reticent woman-child to WOMAN! Sis lost that long oppressive garment and put on her "freedom" clothes! Push through Rosalie.
The native Americans were enslaved before the Africans. I was taught that Africans being enslaved came from a suggestion....because of our build and strength. It was basically a genocide done on the Native Americans with illness smallpox and such. Just passing along what I was taught. Love this review and episode!!!
I'm bringing a couple boxes of church's chicken to the fune, Winn Dixie got check sodas on sale 5 for $10. Oh I can ask my auntie Lois to make a couple of pound cakes. Love you Q.
I THINK SAM RUNNING IS A SETUP I BET HE WANT EVERYONE TO FOCUS ON HIM AND HIS LIL BROTHER IS GOING TO BE SHIPPED IN THE CANDY BOX THATS BEING SHIPPED... SAM WILL DO ANYTHING FOR HIS BROTHER!!
The candy box was shipped FROMthe north TO the south.....the box had all points south written on the side. However, I do believe that the significance of the candy box is going to be important in some way😉😉
I am so glad to hear I wasn't the the only one who wasn't feeling last week's episode. but I was so glad to have you back this week. This video gave me life. oh and I got a box of Publix Fried Chicken on Henry's fune.
I love you funky dineva, the people in your life are so blessed to have you in their life. You speak with so much sense and humor in addition to everything else. My sister and I were on the phone all night, because this episode was so disturbing. I can't even imagine what the real slaves needed.
WAIT!! James sewed the sand into the bottom of his sack.Something really stuck with him when his older brother told him " you can act dumb but don't be dumb". On the day of the first weigh in the overseer checked the bottom of his bag so I think James decided to sew something that night to help make the difference. Momma Ernestine was sewing patches on the bottom of his pants in case he couldn't stand any longer. I think the writers wanted to show how quickly James caught on and how smart he is.
Yessssa LAWD. I caught that. It was the quickest adaptation I've seen on screen for a child....LAWD. I teared up because I thought about my own baby.
+FineAs Wine39 I thought about my babies (nephews). I cried for James and all the children who went and are constantly going through it.
Yes
He heard when his mama said he can't be soft....
I agree with you wholeheartedly. that is exactly what had happened.
James was all good with the Master's son taking control over the plantation until he found out it was gonna take 10 damn years!! Then he was like shit, keep your damn candy, I may be dead by then.
lol
+lockedlooneytune Your comment has me rolling!! lmfao!
+lockedlooneytune LMAO
That old wicked preacher is the reason that Master Macon has put little James in the field. Remember how the Preacher (while he was painting) looked at James & the Master's son when they were running & playing together last week?
And the LOVE of money is the root of all evil lol
I swear the scene where August's son's mother turned from Celine Dion to a zombie freaked me out. That was a brilliant transition and terrifying transition.
+Kashiroymaru yes! I said " wait what show am I watching" lol
This episode had me all in my feelings tonight. Watching this through the eyes of the babies just broke my heart.
so I'm surprised you didn't touch on 'Stine's monologue bout being jealous of Pearliemae. I've never heard that perspective of the house slave being jealous of the field slave, it's always tje other way around. but it makes PERFECT sense. Like she said, master own the field slave from sun up to sun down, but when that sun go down they get to have a moment to themselves. Get to have a man...raise their families...room to breath. They don't have that in the house. They are on 24/7. I thought that was deep!
ANYway chile, on behalf of Elizabeth I'm bringing roasted asparagus and green bean casserole, and a BOX of wine, cuz that white girl DEFINITELY invited to the fune--OKAY!!!!
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Ernsetine is playing the hell out of her part
Again, Great Review! When Ben discovered his mom in the forest singing and dolled up... That was the way he envisioned her. When the the dad arrived and the mother was out of it, that the was the reality of her.
And I still can't sleep. Them babies.. our Ancestors got my soul crying. I don't ever want to forget the hell they endured. Survival. My God. I am here because of them
+Di Yah I just got chills reading your last sentence "I am here because of them." So beautiful, powerful and true! Just got to work and I may leave now LOLOL!!!! I couldn't even sleep last night either LOL!!
+Brooke Watkins Yes Sis!! We owe so much to our Ancestors
Chile don't let Elizabeth try to save boo and get pregnant to that man!! My heart won't be able to take it
You know that's what's gonna happen #sacrifices...LORDT! How long she think this is gonna last, she's gonna have to give it up on a regular or leave her husband neither of which is gonna have a good outcome smh 😢
This episode had me CRYING lawd. It was so good I broke my heart watching the babies. They did a phenomenal job this episode
One of the things that this episode did is kind of confirm something that I have been thinking about. If there were groups of people who ran away, did they make themselves family. We clearly seen that is what happened between Noah and Henry.
I like Funky Dineva but I love Q :)
☝Truth
Me too Chile!!
right
Same!
I agree
I cried so hard watching little James pick that cotton until his fingers bled. I have a son around his age and I completely lost it. I had to pause it several times before I could continue to watch it. POWERFUL episode.
That hurt my soul. His cute, little hands bleeding. Blood on the cotton.
I've decided to break up with Scandal. Listen, our relationship was great in the beginning but over time it has gotten bland and steadily gone downhill. We can still be friends, but I'm in love with someone else: Underground is my new beau and it was truly love at first sight.
Side Note: Empire was just a one night stand. Ain't nothing substantial there.
+CzarJuliusIII I agree. I watched Scandal before Underground and was like they're recycling stuff from 2 seasons ago. Underground is my new lover too and I want it to evolve like American Crime where it's an anthology of stories. This season Georgia, next season Missouri, 3rd season Virginia, 4th season the North and Canada showing what happens when people get to the North. Anyway a girl can dream.
Every time I watch another episode I learn something new that I didn't know. So sad. I truly cannot believe our ancestors went through this. Truly appalling
Me too. Like being born on a breeding farm. I was like OMG!!
+Di Yah that breeding farm hurt me because I instantly thought of cattle or a dog
They fucked me up with that cute baby James out there in them fields.
James put the dirt in his bag. Remember he found the needle.
+tiyease nelson That was what I thought too because he goes right to it and takes it out after he stands up to lil Macon (I dont remember his name lol). He knew that dirt was there and would've have if Ernestine or Sam put it there.
Ooh, one more catch-peep how they keep showing the "candy." It pacifies Boo, James is no longer entitled to it, it angers Henry when they offer it to him at the asylum in an attempt to see his mother, and T.R. brings it right back full circle trying to offer it to James-who doesn't want it at this point. Yes, the coming of age.
right!I caught that
yes! These directors and their symbolism
Yassssssss
+Tina Tally wow! Never looked at that full circle! The writers on this are AMAZING! Master's son was very bitter and realized things maybe won't change after James rejected him.
+Tina Tally what a great observation. Question, who is T.R.?
Q...I've been waitin, oh so looong, nobody like yooouu!!
Honey! This episode right here and the theme of them babies! Oh, it tore me up! And I include Henry as a baby too, we learned a lot about him. He was basically a little boy in search of love and acceptance. We learned he never had a family, so it was very important to him, his relationship with Noah, which is why Cato could play on his emotions the way he did. BUT, Noah reassured him in their conversation while he was giving him a tattoo that they ARE family.
Q, I love you new style of reviewing and your take on this episode. But what about the constant presence of Necco candy in each scene involving the children of underground. I actually had the research the company to figure out the significance. The writers and researchers are really on point, the Necco brand dates back to the 1800's. Necco wafers were considered a treat back in slavery time. In the episode, Necco wafers seem to be used as a symbol of childhood treat or rejected when one of the children no longer had the privilege of being a child any longer. Wondering if anyone else noticed it??
this episode was everything especially when that rev quoted the Willie Lynch pertaining to us but in reference to the horse
Do yall think Kanye West is giving his clothesline to them
I hate you😂😁😀😱😱😱💀💀💀😇😇😇
damn damn damn
lmaooo you in time out!
😂😂😂😂
+Arika Griffin omg don't lol
Cato want Rosalee. I've never been more sure of anything in my life. When she spotted those three catchers on the tracks and he thought she was looking at him and he said "You see something you like house girl?" and then in the boat when he asked about Her getting her first strips he didn't touch her scars or her arms, he touched her hand. Then tonight they why he was talking about her to Henry saying "Oh yeah, she's well made"....etc I believe Cato is going to try and move in on her if he get the chance.
Omggggg yes! Damn I want Noah to take Cato out! Hes a low down piece of crap!
I'll bring an old nasty pot of neckbones and some rice and gravy. 😂😂😂
Yes gawd
If you're not using one of those aluminum pans please don't forget to put your name on your pot. Pots tend to go missing after funes.
I just saw this. Lmao.
+SafeInHim 😄 you aint lying. lol
The episode was appropriately named cradle. next week title is grave.
Wow
+jebriseinfo Please let it be for Cato
+Cristal Chinn The way Cato is, he shoulda ran on his own from the beginning. All he does is bring people down. I would say he uses the group for info and direction, but he thinks he smarter than all of them so I don't see the point.
Several native American tribes assisted freed and enslaved Black's. Don Cheadle actually found out his family was enslaved by Natives.
I am loving the more serious vids! Such a breath of fresh air! 👍🏾
this episode was so heavy on my heart. I'm proud of Lil James for standing up for his family and self. boo was so strong despite her being alone. for the funeral I'll bring poinsettias my pal own a flower shop
SOME Indians had a hand in helping slaves to freedom. There were some that owned slaves as well, those of the so called "5 Civilized Tribes". We learned that from African American Lives 2. But also, in the southern parts of the Americas, especially the islands, they tried to enslave the Indians, okay Natives or First Nations, too. There is a book coming out called "The Other Slavery: The uncovered story of Indian enslavement in America" about their enslavement in the new territories of California, Arizona, etc.
for lil boo to recognize that sacrifice and comfort Elizabeth in the bathtub was powerful. PS. the fact that they used Seminole Indians. was also great on wbn part.
The reason I started watching underground is because of your reviews🙌🏾👌🏾
Dineva you said this baby!!! This episode was everything and SO was your recap...I cried like a baby...out of pride, fear, understanding and empowerment. This was a TRUE articulation of authenticity.
This episode was so good and had me crying on every scene. But Boo's storyline is definitely the one that got to me the most! And great job Q on cracking the code with a lot of the stuff that's going on. Your reviews keep getting better and better so keep it up.
janet's child of clay from the witch doctors....i cant deal kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
I am in tears all over again watching your review. I love you for this!! I have to get up for work early but I had stay up to watch all of this. The running theme of this 'cradle' episode was those wafers candy and how each child responded to it in their respective situations. This show gives me sooo much life.
Yes it did.
I just love Ernistein. She brings the real struggles of a good mother, because there is no just thing as a perfect mother every week. A good mother is NEVER thinking of herself, but ALWAYS thinking of her children without letting them know what those struggle are if she can help it.
I don't know why I believe the Indian that Henry was talking to sold them out. He fought hard for Henry to stay with the others and not come with him. True that he could have crossed the foot tracks but I don't know.
I am loving your Evolution. Its a beautiful thing to see. You are inspiration in all its forms. Thank You Q.
I've never commented on any video on CZcams, but I just had to today! Most of the time, we only see the adult perspective on the affects of slavery in our community. Underground gave the children a voice and it pained me to watch them go through what millions of others before them experienced. It's so unfortunate that children these days don't understand the magnitude of what it took to have the liberties that they have today. There is STILL so much work to be done, but most of us alive today NEVER went through this! Thank you Q for your review and keep up the good work! I've been a fan since the beginning and want to wish you much more success! #D9Love #DST1913
Q I agree with you on every topic about this review. However, I think James put that sand in his bag himself cuz they showed that scene right after Sam blessed him with that gem of knowledge. Ernestine raised some strong and cunning children. Oh yeah, I'll bring the macaroni & cheese, collard greens, and sparkling grape juice cuz we don't need nobody drunk off Hennessy embarrassing us at Henry's fune.
Okay? no Hennessey or brown liquor allowed.
I agree, he was coming into his own. That baby 'growed' up fast didn't he?
yeah before somebody been done fell down to the burial site!! lmaooo
I was going to say the same and bring the same. you know how some of us can get some times.
lmbo!!
I can't say it enough! Thank you Dineva/Q for introducing me to Underground!!! Btw, I love Dineva but I sooo prefer Q! I totally live for for your Underground reviews and I totally get why you didnt do one last week. That being said, I'll contribute a 10 cases of water and light snacks for the fune (rest him in peace, Lawd)😂. And btw, Colombus "discovered" America in 1492..not 1482.
Why isn't overseer bill dead? Ugh I thought we got rid of him
+ladybull10 IKR! I kept looking at him in the field like "Why he look like Bill?", I thought his ass was dead too so if he can survive, hell Henry can too. Black funes don't happen for at least a week to give everybody time to get in town so I'm going to hold my contribution until next Wednesday in hopes that Henry doesn't need a fune, ok.
Ill gone ahead and bring a honeybaked ham for the fume....I found a coupon and Shirley said she gonna go half on it with me....lol
Lol
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I got 5 dollars and three cases of Chek colas for Henry's repast Q! That's all I can do right now.
lmao!!!
he can't get brand name sodas?? lol.. Well I got $3.50..
+Megan Deann Lol Child nah, we have to find someone with stamps!
+Summer Blossom lol..😂😂
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You had me laughing when you said, Janet Jackson trying to create a baby thru a witch doctor!
Dinevaaaaaa this episode snatched my soullllllllll out my body!!!!
okkay sis!😩
Right... I cried like a little bitch too.
I cried!!!! when sam asked to buy James freedom. I just couldn't stop the tears. it was very good!! wow
Your scandal reviews made me a fan years ago and you never cease to amaze me I have been LOVING your underground reviews
a case of hugs for the kids
Lol!
not little hugs 😅😅😅😅😅😅
Nawwwwwwww
Okay, them quarter-waters for them keeds.
I think Patti should sing the intro when they roll in the wooden pottersfield casket.
I can bring a pot of greens with turkey neck bones and big batch of sun-brewed iced tea.
If Elizabeth gets pregnant by the guy who is obsessed with her, I know Shonda Rhimes has a part in writing this script.
I appreciate you for not reporting last week. I respect that you are using your platform wisely & recognize the power of your words.
To many emotions this episode to many tears were shed 😰
28 minutes?!?! Come through Quentin!!!
Native Americans. ..not Indians. .....a true Indian (from India) checked me in that
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Thanks!!
You are incorrect. Native Americans are Indians. There are different races of Indians, yes, but people from India do not have a monopoly on the term. Indians spanned from North to South America including the Caribbean. Its only in America that they are called "Native Americans" everywhere else they are simply called Indians! The same way, its only in America that black people are called "African American", blacks in all the other parts of the world are simply called black or whichever country (not continent) they are originally from. So don't become a victim to unnecessary political correctness. The next time a person from India tries to "check" you, go ahead and check them right back...with facts!
+שכחתי איך קוראים לי You literally sound like a dumbass why would you comment on this video. First of all, there is no such thing as different "races of Indians". "Indian" is a nationality, and Native Americans are no such thing! And you're fucking wrong, again! People around the world call them indigenous, where the FUCK are you getting your facts from?
+MyVirginHair I agree. My college education taught me that the ancient Siberians (Asians, hence their resemblance to Eskimo's, Early Natives/indigenous people and Hawaiians) crossed the Bering Straits several thousands of years ago into America based on genealogy. I could have sworn that the Portuguese/Spaniards coined that nationality based on the Indian ocean and West Indies....I could be wrong. I don't have a clue what שכחתי איך קוראים לי5 is talking about. Again, I could be wrong. LOL
I was boo hoo crying. I had to take a pill from that headache chile! Slavery through the eyes of a children... Tew much 😭😭😭
James put the sand in the bag... That was his coming of age. He learned how to out smart the overseer .
quentin if you seen the needle that James was looking at, you already know what he did with it. smart lil boy he is.
+agendagurl Yes, I think James sewed the dirt in his bag himself, showing that he IS smart, and that he IS hip to the game, and that they don't have to baby him the way they do. I gathered all that based on the conversation he had just had with Sam.
I love hearing your commentary of the show, I started watching it because of you. And if TV executives are not paying you, they damn well should. Much love for you Q.
+refre1998 Yes Gawd honey!!! A LOT of people started watching this show, SCANDAL, etc. Shonda Rhimes, you need to put Funky Dineva at the receptionist desk answering the phone and "reading" callers. Here and "Ms. Cyrus" need to get into a reading session too. I would love to see it!!
THE LAST SCENE I CRIED IT WAS TOO POWERFUL!!
diction was on fucking point!!! I'm here for every nuance. I got my literary analysis fix this day!!
+Funky Dineva No need to apologize about not putting up a review for last week.We was" waitin on that video at the doe" tho. 😂😂 I must say this video was well worth the wait. Chile Miss Ernestine had my heart racing with that song and that toe tap! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 You made an excellent point, this episode, was a "coming of age" story about the 4 children. Boyyyyyy you broke it down about white folks and white privilege. They're your friend until you hurt their feelings. Well Done!
Being that Cato was the driver on the plantation he was also privileged to info like where the slaves came from and also they talked amongst themselves about their families or lack of. With that being said I believe that Cato played on Henry's mind because he knew Henry came from a breeding farm which by the way I didn't even know of. So in a sense Henry didn't have family and he attached himself to those who took interest in him. And when Cato made it evident that Noah stopped hanging with Henry cause of Rosalee, that made Henry a little jealous. When the Indian asked Henry about his family and he said IDK I was born on a breeding farm so I never met my parents but I guess I have a lot of brothers and sisters I don't know. That right there spoke to a lot of the climate of the black family.
Thank you Q😘 You've made my night🙌 Now I can say my prayers and go to bed😴 #Underground #WGN
+Julianna Green I totally agree! :) and TY, Q... Love you! Oh and imma be bringing some spagetti to the fune. :)
Amen
+Mozella Payton If you bringing spaghetti,🍝 I got the garlic bread🍞 and King's Hawaiian Rolls lol!!! #FoodForTheFune
+Loistene Rattler Lol!!!😂😂
Research the Indian removal act of 1830 and the Trail of Tears. Indigenous people were going through it, during the same time of slavery.
I want to say thanks Q I would have never known about Underground if not for you. I love all the layers that makes you you.
I can't believe we feel the same about the episodes!!! And this episode was FIRE.
I'll bring a few "Patty Pies" for the fune'. The IG hype done died down so Walmart should be fully stocked.
Mine is. LMAO
Yes, the American Indians were heavily involved, I just learn this as well. I took a trip to Savannah for that tour Porsha and the ATL Housewives went on about the underground railroad and found this out.
I am living for you Q! This episode this week was everything to me. This is the kind of show where you have to pay attention to every little detail or you will miss something. I am an Underground superfan and I loved your review. I've got a whole rotisserie church and some potato salad for Henry fune.
This episode had me in TEARS!!!! It was so deep and emotional... They really did their thing this week...
Last episode Elizabeth told her husband they had to do whatever it took to protect their cargo. I'm glad that she wasn't just "talking" and actually did what it took. I agree that Sam truly showed what it meant to be your brothers keeper. Switching the bags and trying to but James freedom took me all the way in. I told my friend that I truly believe Henry messed the tracks up and got them caught. He's also the reason they were shot at a few episodes back. I just need him to learn to stay put. So with that being said I will provide bottled water and paper towels for the fune.
+jazzieazzjag Well they fucked up royally!
A) why leave your wife with a man who is stalking her from a close distance? (You already know he smashed the homie and needed some of that tenderness)
B) why you keep letting these slaves walk out and about during the day?
C) she got caught
1492 for Columbus. The Native American - African American history checks out in my own lineage. My maternal grandmother's grandfather was Cherokee Native American from North Carolina, but her father was Jamaican because workers were imported to the Carolina's from the Caribbean still even after slavery, but not all of them stayed here. THIS WHOLE EPISODE just messed me ALL the way up! Q - that whole TR rejection reaction is EXACTLY how the ancestral Anglo Saxon ego trip they've been on for years! You hit the nail on the head and I tweeted the same thing just before watching your review. The coming of theme through the eyes of the children was the most genius idea I seen on television in a long time! Never thought of Elizabeth's infertility until you mentioned it, but I did think of her now feeling the plight of the life/death decisions that slave mothers had to make all the time. Not to mention upholding the mission of her husband saving slaves. The scene were James makes weight, reverberates as the dichotomy of the Black male coming of age. -- In closing, I'll bring Teri from Soul Food's cornbread for the fune.
+Leah F. Very interesting to read your history... makes me want to look further into the Caribbean imported slaves.
Now when I see those candy wafers in the store, I will never look at them the same way. I am always captivated by the opening sequences and the way the man was making the candy at the beginning was a significant part of this episode.
I didn't see nobody saying they was bringing the red solo cups with the red Irish rose for ol' henry!! lol
Also, with Elizabeth having to sacrifice herself I believe that she is going to become pregnant and break her and he husbands heart! Stine gonna have to craft kill TR and Noah just needs to stab Cato to death! Cato also plottin on Rosalee but we'll see what Noah does about that! I feel like Sam is done for and James is going to so crafty to have a big part in taking down the plantation! I sure hope boo make it out alive and I can't believe her poor daddy died like that! I cant wait until next week damnnnn I have to watch this episode again!
I couldn't articulate this any better 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 such a good recap. This episode was tew much lawd
😂 😂 😂 you didn't even wait, I was waiting for this video! These children on underground will give me a stroke. I cried
Ok, so this episode made me want to research Native Americans and Slaves... I discovered a CZcams video of Don Cheadle finding out his ancestors were owned by Native Americans. The five civilized tribes were separate entities of the United States so they weren't governed by their laws. Therefore when slaves were freed, some tribes kept theirs. It wasn't until later that a treaty was signed with them that stated they must free their slaves. They freed them but didn't offer them citizenship. So his ancestors were considered a people without a country. They were neither american or citizens of that tribe... MY MIND IS BLOWN!
This episode!!! Baybay!!! Now this episode centered around the children brought me to tears. This was a coming of age for all of them. James got out there and saw it was a different world from what he was use to and he grew so quickly and he's younger than T.R. T.R. Is still in child mode playing and whatnot and not seeing him do much else. The slightest bit of rejection from James he turned on him. Those scenes with Boo and Elizabeth had me in tears and the children singing those songs didn't help either lol. I loved how the candy was symbolism throughout the episode.
This show makes me cry my eyes clean out, but I love watching it, and I love your reviews.
ps I'll bring the napkins and plastic forks down to the fune...
I'm loving the reviews! This episode was POWERFUL! Like whites, there were "good" and "bad" Indians. While they had a hand in helping free slaves, some also owned plantations and slaves.
This episode took my life!! I cried so bad. I am the mother of sons and I envisioned my sons out there!
You said everything I felt! Last nights episode was PHENOMENAL! AMAZING! The writing, the acting, the cues. The relationship between the boys to the way it ended Baybayyyyy. Everything. Whew
"Is this underground or swamp thang?" ROTFL!!!!!
Umma bring a box of Church's chicken and honey biscuits and some Dr. Thunder dranks! 😂😄
your points and views were spot on this week. you are forgiven for not posting for last week.
Hands down one the best Underground episodes, and hands down one of the best commentary. I really appreciate the way you brake down every scene and how it relates to today. (FYI I am bringing potato salad to the funeral!)
Hey, did y'all catch the transition of Rosalie's character from reticent woman-child to WOMAN! Sis lost that long oppressive garment and put on her "freedom" clothes! Push through Rosalie.
The native Americans were enslaved before the Africans. I was taught that Africans being enslaved came from a suggestion....because of our build and strength. It was basically a genocide done on the Native Americans with illness smallpox and such. Just passing along what I was taught. Love this review and episode!!!
Good review. I love your Underground reviews. Thank a lot.
I'm bringing a couple boxes of church's chicken to the fune, Winn Dixie got check sodas on sale 5 for $10. Oh I can ask my auntie Lois to make a couple of pound cakes. Love you Q.
Baby!!!!!!! When Ma went from Celine Dion to Emily Rose, a bit had ran for her life towards the light switch!!!!! No Gawd!!!!!!!
+Ieshia Redd lmao.... I was scared as shit, thinking I was going to have nightmares after that.
The thing that hurt me the most is that James is Master's son! How were they so emotionless to their own children. It's like they are part devil...
I THINK SAM RUNNING IS A SETUP I BET HE WANT EVERYONE TO FOCUS ON HIM AND HIS LIL BROTHER IS GOING TO BE SHIPPED IN THE CANDY BOX THATS BEING SHIPPED... SAM WILL DO ANYTHING FOR HIS BROTHER!!
+JOVAN COLEMAN Damn I aint even think about that!
YES REMEMBER THE CANDY BOX IN THE BEGINNING THAT WAS BEING SHIPPED I BET THE LITTLE BOY IS GOING TO BE IN THERE..
The candy box was shipped FROMthe north TO the south.....the box had all points south written on the side. However, I do believe that the significance of the candy box is going to be important in some way😉😉
+Delightful Cherries I AGREE!! THE NEXT EPISODE IS GOING TO BE CRAZY GOOD LOL
Yasssss come with the conspiracy theory!!!.....I love to hear other people ideas of how the story may go
i love ur statement at the beginning! i love that you're still the funky dineva i love while being true to urself
I am so glad to hear I wasn't the the only one who wasn't feeling last week's episode. but I was so glad to have you back this week. This video gave me life. oh and I got a box of Publix Fried Chicken on Henry's fune.
I love you funky dineva, the people in your life are so blessed to have you in their life. You speak with so much sense and humor in addition to everything else. My sister and I were on the phone all night, because this episode was so disturbing. I can't even imagine what the real slaves needed.
Honey I cried my dam eyes out tonight. I Want to watch the episode again! This episode took me on an emotional roller coaster.
I am still on it. watching all the repeats.
+jebriseinfo me too