Washington Black – Season 1 Episode 7 'J'ouvert Morning' Recap & Review

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J'ouvert Morning
Episode 7 of Washington Black starts with a young Jack passing out in the snowstorm. He has a vision of meeting Kit in Dahomey. Kit asks him to stay with her, but Jack chooses to live.
Presently in Halifax, Tanna nurses Jack to health. As soon as he wakes up, he asks about Billard. Jack is relieved to hear of Billard's death and his subsequent freedom. He thanks Tanna for saving him, and they start kissing. Medwin interrupts to talk to Jack.
He acknowledges Tanna's love for Jack and explains why he can't be with Angie. As it turns out, Angie is his best friend's widow, and Medwin feels guilty for loving her. However, Jack challenges him to embrace those feelings. Medwin takes this advice and goes to Angie. He confesses he is tired of running, and they finally kiss.
Meanwhile, Tanna convinces her dad to bring Jack with them to London. She uses Jack's aquarium to negotiate her terms. Her dad agrees to bring Jack to London to the RSL as long as he gets some credit for Jack's aquarium. Tanna agrees as long as Jack gets his credit, too. Goff hesitantly agrees and promises to convince the influential members to make Jack the first Black member of the RSL if they win.
Soon, Angie and Medwin say their goodbyes to Jack and Tanna. Jack takes back his name as George Washington Black. (From this point, we will refer to him as Wash, too.) In London, Wash allows Goff to present his aquarium at the RSL exposition. On the day of the exposition, Wash meets Peter again. Peter is one of the esteemed members of RSL and is immensely proud of Wash's achievement.
In a flashback, we return to the Arctic immediately after Titch and Wash left. Wilde went out to look for them, but the snowstorm proved to be too strong for the old man. Wash is rescued by a native couple while Wilde goes to look for Titch. Unfortunately, Wilde hurts his legs, but at least gets to experience the Northern Lights.
By the time Wilde is rescued, he is too weak. Peter tries to make him comfortable in his last moments. Before his death, Wash confronts Wilde about his treatment of Titch. Wilde shares a few words with Wash. These are the words he wished he had told Titch before he left.
After Wilde's death, Peter gives the RSL briefcase to Wash. The native couple asks Wash to stay with them, but he refuses. Peter shows him a map of Nova Scotia and tells him he will be free there. Before Wash travels back, Peter takes a picture of him.
Currently in London, Wash introduces Tanna to Peter. Peter talks about the abolition of slavery and the resale of the Faith plantation. He notes that Wash could find more information on Kit if he visits the Wilde's property in Hampshire.
Wash's aquarium wins the science expo, but Goff takes full credit for the invention. He tries to act like he is doing Wash a favour and refuses to acknowledge he did something wrong. Tanna confronts and cuts her ties with him. Wash also agrees he doesn't need Goff to make a name for himself in the science world.
After the expo, Tanna and Wash visit the Wilde residency in Hampshire. There, Wash reunites with Gaius, who invites them in. Sadly, Kit passed seven years ago in 1830. According to the records, Kit was Wash's biological mother.
The Episode Review
I was hoping for a happy reunion, but it looks like we won't be getting that. It must be painful for Wash to learn of Kit's death and her identity as his mom at the same time. He lived all his life thinking he was an orphan. He must feel betrayed by Kit, but also frustrated that he can't get answers from her. Why did Kit hide the fact that she is his mom from him?
It is not surprising that Goff took advantage of Wash. He wanted the glory but lost his daughter in return. Is it even worth it? Of course, Wash had no expectations because he saw it coming. Still, it must hurt to see his invention win and the credit going to someone else.
That aside, we must admit that although we were sceptical of Tanna and Wash's love, they have won us over. The power of love is indeed moving. With Billard's death, Wash is starting his life with his new love. Their love is so powerful that it even inspired Medwin to fight for his love for Angie. As we head to the final chapter, it will be interesting to see what Tanna and Wash will make of themselves.
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