Ep 12. Showtime

Star is an American musical drama television series that is created by Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy. It is a story set in the world of music and follows three young talented girls, Star Davis (Jude Demorest), Simone Davis (Brittany O'Grady), and Alexandra Crane (Ryan Destiny), who form a girl group and go on a journey to achieve stardom. The show originally premiered on Fox on December 14, 2016, and ran for three seasons.

In the twelfth episode of the first season, titled "Showtime," the story follows the aftermath of the previous episode's cliffhanger. The girls went for a gig at a strip club where bad things happen, and Brody (Stephen Dorff), Simone's drug dealer, put a gun on them. The episode starts with the girls in the car, and they are arguing about the incident. Alex is blaming Star for the gig, and Star is mad at Alex for being a diva. Simone is scared and worried. The tension is high, and the audience can feel it.

When they get home, they find out that Otis (Darius McCrary), who signed them to his label, is waiting for them. He tells them that they are going on tour with a famous rapper, and they need to pack their bags. The girls are excited, and they prepare for the tour. During the rehearsals, a choreographer named Derek (Quincy Brown) tells Star that he wants to take her out on a date. Star accepts, and they go out to have dinner.

Meanwhile, Simone is still shaken from the strip club incident, and she goes to see her therapist, Dr. Silvers (Richard Roundtree). Dr. Silvers tells Simone that the reason she cannot connect with anyone is because of her PTSD from her mother's suicide. Simone talks about her fears of becoming like her mother, and Dr. Silvers assures her that she is not like her mother and that she needs to find a way to cope with her fears.

Back at the tour rehearsals, the girls meet up with the famous rapper, who is none other than Big Boi (playing himself). Big Boi gives them some advice, and they are impressed by his kind nature. Star uses this opportunity to pitch him a song she wrote, and he agrees to listen to it. Later, Derek comes to Star's trailer, and they have a romantic moment. But when Star tries to go in for a kiss, Derek backs away, telling her that he is gay. Star is shocked, but she ultimately accepts his sexuality.

As the tour begins, the girls are excited to perform, and they put on a great show. However, after the concert, Alex gets into an argument with one of the tour managers, and it's clear that she is still struggling with her diva attitude. Later, when they are alone, Simone tells Star that she wants to quit the tour, but Star convinces her to stay. Simone agrees, and they hug.

The episode ends with the girls sitting in their tour bus, looking at the city lights. They talk about their dreams and how they want to achieve them no matter what. Star tells them that they are better together than apart, and they all agree. The scene fades out with the girls singing a beautiful song, and the audience can feel the connection between them.

In conclusion, Star season 1 episode 12, titled "Showtime," is a great episode that showcases the girls' journey to stardom. It has a lot of tension, drama, and heartwarming moments. The episode deals with serious issues like PTSD, sexuality, and diva attitude, but it still manages to be entertaining and engaging. It's a must-watch for anyone who loves music, drama, and good storytelling.