Work Ethic!
5th episode of the 4th season of Atlanta / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Work Ethic!" is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the American comedy-drama television series Atlanta. It is the 36th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Janine Nabers, and directed by series creator and main actor Donald Glover. It was first broadcast on FX in the United States on October 6, 2022.
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Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 5 | ||
Directed by | Donald Glover | ||
Written by | Janine Nabers | ||
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Cinematography by | Christian Sprenger | ||
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Production code | XAA04005 | ||
Original air date | October 6, 2022 (2022-10-06) | ||
Running time | 29 minutes | ||
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The series is set in Atlanta and follows Earnest "Earn" Marks, as he tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his ex-girlfriend Van, who is also the mother of his daughter Lottie; as well as his parents and his cousin Alfred, who raps under the stage name "Paper Boi"; and Darius, Alfred's eccentric right-hand man. After staying in Europe for a tour during the previous season, the season sees the characters back in Atlanta. In the episode, Van takes Lottie to accompany her to a TV studio run by a private and mysterious person known as "Mr. Chocolate". When Mr. Chocolate takes an interest in using Lottie for more productions, Van sets out to prevent her daughter from being exploited.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 177,000 household viewers and gained a 0.05 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising Zazie Beetz's performance, Glover's directing, writing, character development, humor and social commentary. Critics and viewers analyzed the episode's spoof of Tyler Perry, who served as the basis for Mr. Chocolate.