‘Kold x Windy’ Recap: ‘Desperate Measures’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Key Art for Season 2 of ‘Kold x Windy’ Courtesy of ALLBLK.

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 202 of ‘Kold x Windy’. To revisit the Season Two Premiere, click here.
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It really is quite amazing what the second season of Kold x Windy on ALLBLK is accomplishing from a storytelling standpoint. Because it really is deconstructing the unhealthy nature of the dream. For far too often, we believe that our dreams will solve all of our problems and wipe away our darkness, because we’ve been taught that singular moments somehow miraculously heal, and that just isn’t the case and Malika and Renee are indeed learning that the hard way this season. Since they already came to understand that truth in the season two premiere, and well, for the next chapter in this exploration, the show opted to examine… how hard that truth can be on a person. Because that in many ways, demystifies the dream and makes it feel less wondrous and that puts a person at a tough crossroads.

Wherein they are unsure what to do, especially with reality nipping at their heels. In fact, life going on can amplify that scattered worry, and that is where Malika and Renee were at in ‘Desperate Measures’. Because their problems were everywhere in this tale, and mounting. After all, they had to watch their backs now that Pop was trying to pop them, and he of course, claimed one of their own. Not to mention, life wasn’t getting better for Malika. Because she was losing the custody battle, she was struggling to write and of course… she and Renee had financial concerns. The kind that pushed Renee to do something bold. Wherein she tried to sue the state for a ridiculous amount of money for being locked up. A move that failed.

Not to mention, they had newcomers nipping at their feet by way of a new drill team that threw a lot of shade their way. Leaving them to wonder what lie ahead for they were indeed genuinely rattled and shocked over how little changed after signing the deal, and well, a meeting with their producer gave them a taste of things to come, and complicated matters further. For he spoke to riches untold, of joy, of the dream, because he believed in them and their talent, and tasked them with the toughest lesson of all when it comes to our dreams. In that, even when we cross the threshold, there is still work to be done. The kind that requires patience and dedication as one refines and hones their work to enjoy sustainable success and that too… troubled this duo. 

All because they firmly believed that the contract would fix it all and the work ahead and the struggles around them… brought home the core theme by exploring how not having that quick fix in front of us, can make people do some dumb things. Because then there is a deep-rooted worry that failure will come into play and that the work will take too long and that perhaps the shine of the moment will fade. Even though that isn’t the case, and that worry prompts the dumb stuff. Such as crying out to others to be made whole in the moment, as Malika did with her father by demanding he find Brenda, or by leaning into bad behaviors that are familiar and a fallback. Like planning a massive stain, or calling for blood, as Malika did at the end of the story here, and as Renee did when Shelly was exposed on the web.

All of which spoke to… more tough lessons for this duo. Who are so eager to find peace that they keep looking elsewhere to find it, when it is in front of them. For if Malika buckled down and did things right, she would have what she wants and be closer to the dream and the same goes for Renee, and that is the fundamental question for this duo. In that, can they make the change needed to finally be more and to finally embrace the wondrous path they are on? Only time will tell of course, but that is going to make for a powerful and moving journey we can relate to. Since we too… harbor doubt and self-sabotage often and it will indeed be interesting to see, if Kold and Windy can embrace the work, and find their way to glory… or if we are in for a grand tragedy. Until next time.

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