{"id":3902,"date":"2019-03-18T19:16:08","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T19:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/?p=3902"},"modified":"2019-03-18T19:18:03","modified_gmt":"2019-03-18T19:18:03","slug":"recap-owns-queen-sugar-returns-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/recap-owns-queen-sugar-returns-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap: OWN\u2019s \u2018Queen Sugar\u2019 Returns This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Last summer\u2019s 90-minute finale of Queen Sugar’s <\/em>third season had its fair share of ups and downs. There\u2019s a feeling of impending doom when it comes to the the fate of the Borderlons\u2019 family farm, as the Landry\u2019s detrimental plan to build a prison is still moving forward. Yet with Charley\u2019s determination and tenacity, it\u2019s likely that the prison will not see the light of day in South Louisiana. <\/b><\/p>\n

Nova has finally finished her manuscript, changing the name to \u201cBlessings and Blood.\u201d \u00a0We see her remove index cards from the bulletin board she draws inspiration from, including \u201cCalvin White Cop,\u201d \u201cRalph Angel paternity,\u201d and \u201cToo Sweet.\u201d Perhaps this is signifies the closing of multiple chapters for Nova, and we\u2019ll see her transformation as both a writer and an activist in the forthcoming season.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking of activism, Micah has found his voice and the courage to finally speak publicly about his traumatic encounter with a white cop, and his brave speech has left the community outraged and officers highly uncomfortable. Since the first season, Micah\u2019s development as a character has been a treat to watch, especially as he follows in the footsteps of Nova.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Darla and Ralph Angel are now on better terms, and wish to work out their relationship for the sake of Blue. Although Ralph Angel ended his fling with Trinh in order to focus on his son, Darla made it clear that she only wants the best for both him and Blue, and hopes to see him happy, even if that means it\u2019s not with her. Will Ralph Angel and Darla get back together? Or, does his heart still reside with Trinh? \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Throughout it all, the third season ended on a heartfelt note with the Borderlons celebrating the union between Hollywood and Violet. During the intimate outdoor wedding ceremony, their vows came from a place of true, authentic love and honesty. There\u2019s nothing quite like seeing the portrayal of genuine Black love on screen. <\/b><\/p>\n

The fourth season will continue the series\u2019 all-female directing team, which was a \u201ccreative initiative\u201d put in place by the show\u2019s creator, Ava DuVernay. Directors will include Cheryl Dunye, Heidi Saman, Bola Ogun, Tchaiko Omawale, Numa Perrier, and Carmen Marr\u00f3n. <\/b><\/p>\n

According to OWN\u2019s description of the new season, we\u2019ll be introduced to a few new characters this season. Erica Tazel will play Deesha Brown-Sonnier, who is an attorney and a \u201csocially conscious neighbor.\u201d In her TV debut, Kendall Clark will portray Joie, the daughter of Deesha. She\u2019s described as a \u201cbright and self-confident tomboy,\u201d who becomes friends with Blue. <\/b><\/p>\n

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The Bordelons are back on June 12.<\/p>\n

More risk. \ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\udffe
\nMore romance. \ud83d\udda4
\nMore reinvention. \u26ab\ufe0f
\nMore revolution. \u270a\ud83c\udffe#QUEENSUGAR<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/N5Mb70s4g7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 14, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n