As the series nears its end, "We Can Be" serves as a critical turning point where long-simmering family traumas finally boil over. The episode is directed by , who maintains the show's signature slow-burn intensity while delivering several cathartic payoffs for the Bordelon family. Key Highlights
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. [S7E11] We Can Be
This review focuses on , titled " We Can Be ," which aired on November 15, 2022. As the series nears its end, "We Can
A standout moment involves Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) finding his voice. Typically seen as the quieter, less "polished" sibling compared to Charley or Nova, Ralph Angel steps up to speak for himself and the rights of Black farmers. Watching his evolution from a formerly incarcerated man struggling for a foothold to a community leader is one of the episode's most rewarding arcs. Josephine
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.
"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.
: Season 7, Episode 11 is titled "43rd and Normal," but focuses on a proposal.