‘BMF’ Recap: ‘Code Red’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Demetrius Flenory, Jr. as Demetrius ‘Meech’ Flenory in Episode 308 of ‘BMF’ – ‘Code Red’. (Photo Courtesy of STARZ.)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 308 of ‘BMF’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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When we last settled in to discuss the wondrous STARZ series, BMF, we talked at length about how the series explored a concept that we don’t talk about enough in life. In that, when we fail, and we will fail… the only way back to the top or to finding agency… is to take baby steps and enjoy little victories. Because we need to rebuild our confidence and we need to learn how to be objective, so we do not fail once more and going slow and working our way back to the top does just that. For it truly does let us approach things with a keen eye, where we are playing chess instead of checkers and we can make better decisions because of that, as evidenced by the next episode in this series. 

For ‘Code Red’ saw both Terry and Meech begin to make big moves that didn’t feel large in the slightest. Simply because both men now had understanding and perspective and were able to quickly see several steps ahead. Terry for instance, came to understand that the only way to destroy Henri and keep her away from the business… was to break her completely and utterly. Which meant destroying her business and that would in turn destroy her psyche and well, Terry had a great plan to make that happen. For he opened lines of communication with the people running her ailing distribution network and promised them better product, at better prices. All they had to do was stop working with her, for all time, and riches were theirs. Which they agreed to. Putting a cold end to Henri’s empire thanks to foresight and calm. 

As for Meech, well he returned to Atlanta to discover the infighting he left behind got worse. Which helped him to calmly understand… that this infighting was downright stupid. Because the real problem at hand, wasn’t one another, it was the Red Dogs. Who were constantly going after product and dealers. So, Meech tried to broker peace and broker unity, to no avail. But that would have been nothing more than a bonus. For what was really needed, was a way to move product without the Red Dogs knowing, since they were aces at finding it. So Meech set out to find the perfect cover from the perfect mechanic, with minimal luck. But oddly, his foresight and some of that infighting gave him what he needed to prepare to secure BMF’s future in Atlanta. 

Because despite ending on sour terms, Angel threw a warning Meech’s way. One that let him know that Glock wanted him out of the picture as soon as possible, a warning that came to fruition, and that he escaped. But thankfully, other words from Angel and an understanding that Glock was perhaps the only dealer moving product through Miami inspired him to get ahead of the competition by doing something bold and daring. In that, they would never expect Meech and Terry to go behind enemy lines to secure what they needed, so the plan was set in motion to head to Miami and find the right mechanic to save the growing BMF empire. All thanks to the fact that Meech kept his mind on a swivel and thought three steps ahead and assessed every situation, because he learned deeply from his failure.

All of which made for a fascinating episode to say the least, one that also featured some follow-up on other critical plotlines. Since Jin and Bryant made progress in their unsanctioned case, despite their struggles from a depression standpoint. Plus, Charles may have finally made some inroads with his love since Lucille was impressed with what Charles sent her way. Plus, it would seem the whole third wheel problem involving Officer Vince was laid to rest, thanks to Markisha and Terry putting a full court press on him to disappear. But what mattered most here, is that we are seeing Terry and Meech come into their own at last and understand the importance of logic and business savvy over bloodshed and it will be interesting to see how well their new skill set serves them on their trip behind enemy lines. Until next time.

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