Ep 6. Granddad Dates a Kardashian
- TVMA
- May 26, 2014
- 22 min
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5.9 (189)
In the sixth episode of The Boondocks' fourth season, "Granddad Dates a Kardashian," the series takes aim at the Kardashians and their influence on popular culture.
As the episode opens, Robert Freeman (aka Granddad) becomes enamored with a Kardashian-esque reality TV star named Luna. Despite her obvious shallowness and lack of redeeming qualities, he becomes convinced that he is in love with her and starts dating her.
Meanwhile, Huey and Riley are both disgusted by Luna's behavior and the way she exploits her own family for fame. Huey tries to warn Granddad about her true intentions, but Granddad is blind to all of this and continues to shower her with expensive gifts and praise.
As the episode progresses, Luna's true nature becomes clearer, and she proves to be even more manipulative and self-centered than anyone could have imagined. Huey and Riley try to intervene, but their efforts are in vain, and Granddad continues to be taken in by Luna's charm.
The episode is a scathing commentary on reality TV culture and the Kardashian family's role in perpetuating it. Through Luna's character, the show explores the idea of fame for fame's sake, and the way people will do anything to become famous and stay relevant in the public eye.
But beyond the social commentary, the episode is also a hilarious parody of the Kardashians themselves, with Luna's behavior and personality being a clear exaggeration of the actual family. The show doesn't hold back in its mockery, and the result is a biting satire that is both funny and thought-provoking.
Overall, "Granddad Dates a Kardashian" is a standout episode of The Boondocks, featuring clever writing, top-notch animation, and a strong message about the dangers of celebrity culture. Whether you're a fan of the show or just looking for a good laugh, this episode is definitely worth checking out.