'All American' Season 7 Episode 13 "Award Tour" Review
- Deneen
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This week on the season finale of All American, Beverly and South Crenshaw suit up for the rivalry football game, leaving us with quite the cliffhanger!
Preparing to face each other head on, both Cassius and Jordan condition their minds and bodies off the field. With this being Jordan’s first day back since his accident, he feels he has something to prove while Cassius battles through the guilt from recent fallouts.
Amina is back this week and with good news! She’s been accepted into the Dinsberg Boarding school! We notice excitement and encouragement from KJ, but of course Khalil initially thinks about him and questions where that leaves things with them. There’s been a shift in Amina this season as she explores what she wants and prioritizes herself over being the fixer in the friend group.
In the midst of supporting Amina, KJ awaits news of being the Division Player of the Year along with Cassius being nominated for the Division Coach of the Year. However, to KJ’s disappointment, he loses while Cassius wins. Already feeling the distance from the fallout, KJ’s parents seek out Tori in an attempt to get into his head. Tori’s perspective of not being a safe space for KJ was further explored after he publicly lashed out at her during school. It’s been noted in previous episodes how the emotional bond between KJ and Amina continues to grow the more they provide each other with support and reassurance. Yet, are they reserving that vulnerability only for each other?
On the other side of town, Amina contemplates just that. Reflecting on her personal growth with Layla, she realizes her feelings for Khalil began to fade once she saw the respect and attention she received from KJ. It’s clearly a tale of If he wanted to, he would! The difference is, how much grace is/was Khalil given? In the midst of his personal drama, he hasn’t been someone that Amina could lean on during her life obstacles and she notices. She also noticed how KJ provides her all the things under his title of “friend”.
The talk with Amina sparks motivation in Layla as it relates to her further investment in her record label. Her time has been split between the label, her lounge, and balancing the new family dynamic with Jordan. She ultimately decides to go on tour with Elle for 6 months, and dedicate time back into her individualism, with Jordan’s support of course.
After having a conversation with Jordan, Cassius meets up with Ava at his hotel, after her conversation with Layla. They both fight for the other couple to see the good in Cassius as well as KJ who is struggling with his news of losing the award. Prideful, Jordan dismisses Cassius after his plea for helping KJ. But the act lands him in the arms of Ava. Their reconnection is one of familiarity that will hopefully aid in their road back to each other.
On the field, KJ is unable to shake the events of the day while Khalil, starting for the first time as QB 1, play their worst games of the season. Khalil’s mind was focused on him losing Amina and it really wasn’t helpful to have his dad on the sidelines talking about his playing and Jordan’s coaching. After everything, Jordan encouraged Marqui to learn more about Khalil and his interests before being at risk of losing him altogether, prompting them to talk about Amina and getting back focused on the field.
Shocking the team and the stands, there’s an electrical problem resulting in all the lights going off on the field. Jordan uses the time to give a pep talk to his baby cousin. He helped KJ push through his resentment of his father and prioritize the game in front of him. KJ was also able to see how much of a rider Tori really is for him and challenged himself to be vulnerable with her. He made the decision and asked her to be his girlfriend. There are definitely thoughts as to how long this will last. Of course there is belief of KJ and Amina being endgame however, maybe there are more lessons to leave before they find their way to each other.
Seeing Jordan’s compassion towards his son, Cassius challenges Jordan to a bet. If Beverly wins, Jordan must join Cassius for a cup of coffee. Both KJ and Khalil returned to the field recharged and ready to win after blackout revelations. But who was the winner of the town rivalry game? Will Jordan ever give Cassius a second chance? How will Amina adjust to her new school? I guess we have to tune in to the next season of All American to find out!!
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