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Queen Sugar: Season 7/ Episode 11 – Recap - Wherever I Look

While a few other shows have similarly titled episodes (like Supergirl’s "We Can Be Heroes"), this specific "We Can Be" is a heavy-hitting penultimate episode in the final season of Ava DuVernay’s acclaimed drama. [S7E11] We Can Be

A Victory A Long Time Coming. “Betty (Vanessa Bell Calloway),” Queen Sugar, “We Can Be,” directed by DeMane Davis, 2022, (OWN) Wherever I Look Queen Sugar: Season 7/ Episode 11 – Recap

The conflict between Ralph Angel and Darla regarding what to tell Blue about his parentage continues to be a source of grounded, realistic drama, highlighting the complexities of "doing the right thing" in a blended family. Final Verdict Rating: 4.5/5 Final Verdict Rating: 4

"We Can Be" is everything a penultimate episode should be. It honors the characters' growth over seven seasons while setting the stage for the series finale. It’s an episode that balances the macro-politics of land ownership and racial justice with the micro-politics of family secrets and forgiveness.

The most significant emotional anchor is Betty (Vanessa Bell Calloway) returning to St. Josephine. Her confrontation with her past and her attempt to reconnect with her daughter are portrayed with raw, uncomfortable honesty.

: Season 7, Episode 11 is titled "43rd and Normal," but focuses on a proposal.