‘BMF’ Recap: ‘Get ‘em Home’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Demetrius Flenory, Jr. as Demetrius ‘Meech’ Flenory in Episode 307 of ‘BMF’ – ‘Get ‘em Home’. (Photo Courtesy of STARZ.)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 307 of ‘BMF’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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When we are down in life, and reeling from failure over obtaining a goal that means the world to us… we immediately want nothing more… than to get back on track. Because the power of that goal or that dream does continue to call to us, despite our misstep or missteps and the best way to forget about it and find purpose and direction is to get back on the horse and go for it. But even that… comes with its own set of challenges. Because sometimes, our failure was rough enough, that we need a minute to make sure we’re mentally ready to get back on the horse. So, we don’t doubt or collapse in our quest to get back to form. Which means the best way to get back into the thick of it, is small wins, as evidenced by the next episode of BMF on STARZ.

A feat that ‘Get ‘em Home’ accomplished by having Terry and Meech fight for some victories in their respective worlds. For Meech, that involved imparting wisdom and leadership into his growing St. Louis chapter of the business. Simply because J-Pusha’s little brother was kidnapped by some stupid dealers who wanted better product and lost wages in exchange for his safety. Which prompted a march to war for J-Pusha and that… did not sit right with Meech. Because he knew it would bring bloodshed and chaos to the streets and stop the business before it started. So, he used his leadership skills and experience, and common sense, to bring everything to peace. A move that reinforced the need for baby steps on the way back to the top. Since this helped Meech find confidence and direction again. 

As for Terry, well his way back to the top involved stealth. Because he had seen enough death and destruction to last him for quite a while, so rather than deal with all-out war from a resurgent and aggressive Henri, he opted to cut her off at her knees. Which involved offering up a ridiculous price to dealers working with Henri, to have them join BMF. So that BMF’s product was the only product on the streets in the D and his plan quickly took hold. Since she had no dealers left by the end of this tale. Giving Terry a huge win and a push toward finding his own groove and own success, through baby steps, and he wasn’t the only one that went after Henri slowly. For Bryant and Jin were eager to work their own case, in the hopes of bringing her down and playing the heroes.

All of which, was the perfect way to explore the central theme, and that did indeed teach us plenty about how we get back on top when we are wounded emotionally. But of course, this is a very intimate season of the show, one that is taking the time to explore the interpersonal conflicts rolling about and that was present here too. Since Lucille was further torn by the love triangle surrounding her. Because thrills and comfort are hard to juggle. Not to mention, Markisha was making Terry’s attempts to find balance in his family life quite difficult. Because she truly wanted to be respected and be part of the family. But couldn’t find her way in. So, she did her best to make Terry as thirsty as can be, to enjoy the thrill of being chased, when in fact, great trouble may come from this. After all, a cop is part of this little game and that’s not something Terry needs in his life right now.

In the end however, this was just, another amazing episode from this series. Simply because it once again reminded us of how dedicated it is, to showing us an authentic rise to power. The kind where emotions come into play and where it does take time to build a powerhouse empire, and seeing baby steps come into play, the kind that healed the Flenory brothers and built their confidence… was the perfect way to continue to make that happen. And now that Terry and Meech are back on track and ready to take the next step back to prominence, it will be interesting to see how their newfound confidence is going to help them move their business forward at this critical juncture in BMF’s fascinating history. Until next time.

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