I May Destroy You
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In the fifth episode …
It Just Came Up, the wait is over, but relief is still far off.
Self-care isnt always on your time, after all.
The cut inevitably becomes a statement that everyone remarks on.
At the police station, were treated to another round of uncertainty and suspense.
Before she leaves, she asks the police if removing a condom during sex is a crime?
Without hesitation, they say yes, its rape.
Thanks toI May Destroy Yous brief 30-minute run time, the tonal changes feel even more jarring and upsetting.
What first looks to be the beginnings of a pleasant conversation sours as Zain enters, throwing Arabellas focus.
But she quickly covers up what she just said by thanking Zain for helping her write.
I want to see that story, she says with a smile.
Henny asks if this friend is white, and when Arabella says no, she excitedly accepts.
Its a quick exchange to end the scene on a lighter note, but also a heavy sigh.
It doesnt matter that Arabella doesnt want to read so long as theres another Black woman on the stage.
Terry is thrilled by the opportunity while Arabella looks to keep herself calm in yoga practice.
Dejected by the experience, Kwame leaves the station without filing his report.
The same will not be true for Kwame.
At the writing summit that night, Arabella tries to tell Biagio what happened to her.
She gets as far as telling him that her drink was spiked before he begins to scold her.
Ah, yes, I was wondering when we would run into some old-school victim-blaming.
She ends the call, goes inside and tells Terry what happened.
I May Destroy Youtakes care to show Zain isnt inherently a bad character.
He looks like any other face in the mingling crowd.
Sion tells Arabella that she knows unsavory things about Zain, and it fuels her anger.
Again she ends the call, but this time, shes in tears.
Looking for comfort elsewhere, she turns to social media, where a new love affair will begin.
But with it comes a whole new set of demands and dangers.
