![]() It would be poignant if songwriting (something Layla relates back to her mother), eventually becomes a part of her journey to recovery. It throws back to All American Season 1, where Layla revealed her passion for writing to Spencer. The two could reconnect in the future, but for now, Layla needs friends, not complicated romance.Īlthough Coop’s advice is misguided, watching her work through lyrics with Layla is an endearing continuity. It’s disappointing to see the Layla/Spencer ship sink, but it’s what’s best for her. Spencer’s finally listening, and eventually, she’ll be thanking him for it. She won’t help herself, but she’s still subconsciously desperate to be heard. It’s not surprising Layla punishes Spencer by breaking up with him, but it’s a sacrifice Spencer has to make in order to ensure her safety. Depression is too all-consuming to take any chances. While Coop’s heart is in the right place, she’s wrong for attempting to sway Spencer from contacting Mr. It’s comforting to see Spencer and Olivia taking action against Layla’s outbursts. All American - “They Reminisce Over You”– Pictured (L-R): Daniel Ezra as Spencer and Samantha Logan as Olivia - Photo: Eddy Chen/The CW - © 2019 The CW Network, LLC. This darkness is now a part of her, and the people around her will have to pivot in order to acclimate. ![]() Layla has a long road ahead before she’s healed, and her experiences will somewhat stay with her forever. Her performance continues to be so raw, it’s difficult to watch at times. All American does a fabulous job at reminding the audience of this, with Greta Onieogou at the helm. Just as POC or the LGBTQIA community, people who struggle with mental health issues want to see themselves reflected on screen. As Layla says herself in “They Reminisce Over You,” mental illness is not a “version” of you–it is you. Representing mental illness in media is not imperative just for the mere sake of breaching the topic it’s not an item meant to be checked off a list. Even after the healing begins, the road to recovery is long and complex. It’s an ongoing series of mountains and valleys. Problem is, depression doesn’t appear in an instant, or “fix” itself immediately. Too often, a series will use mental health as a plot device, wrapping things up before ever dealing with the issues. It gives proper time to breathe and resonate. Instead, the lingering way her truth is brought to light adds a realness to its portrayal. Bringing her arc to a climax only to abruptly move on would be a disservice to the story itself. ![]() ![]() Layla as a subplot isn’t a detriment to the episode–it’s actually a relief. All American - “They Reminisce Over You” - Pictured (L-R): Daniel Ezra as Spencer and Greta Onieogou as Layla - Photo: Eddy Chen/The CW - © 2019 The CW Network, LLC. ![]() While she does hold a prominent storyline, the real attention stays on the Billy/Grace/Corey dynamic. Previews for “They Reminisce Over You” were fairly misleading, alluding to its main focus being on Layla. This show is beginning to get a reputation for its dance episodes. It’s hard to write a review when your head is exploding.Īll American Season 2 Episode 4, “They Reminisce Over You,” titles itself perfectly by once again cranking up the dramatics to full blast. ![]()
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