Tales - Season 2
Season 2
Episodes
Brothers
Inspired by the lyrics to Kanye West's song "Brothers," two siblings carve out drastically different paths in Atlanta.
Slippery
When an Atlanta rap group funded by drug money is targeted by a zealous FBI agent, the rappers and their lawyer must find a way to translate their Machiavellian tactics from the streets to the courtroom in order to beat the case.
My Life
Edie, a recovering addict working as a hotel maid with dreams of being a fashion designer, has her life turned upside-down when she learns her mother, Clarice, is terminally sick.
Deep Cover
In a Shakespearian tale of betrayal and deceit, two of Atlanta's biggest dealers rise and fall; a man and his nephew go to war over weight and territory with a shocking twist at the end that will expose everyone in this bloody story of greed.
Bodak Yellow
The uplifting story of Violet, a twenty-three year old exotic dancer, raising her teenage sister while looking for her shot at becoming a hip hop superstar.
XO Tour Life
In an episode inspired by Lil Uzi Vert's "XO Tour Llif3," hard-partying teen Janelle falls deeper into the world of drugs in hopes of forgetting her absentee parents.
My Mind Playing Tricks on Me
In an episode inspired by the Geto Boys song "My Mind Playing Tricks on Me," a man seduces white women during Mardi Gras and lures them back to his murderous family.
I Gave You Power
On this episode inspired by Nas's song "I Gave You Power," a gold handgun passes through a community, giving each person the illusion of power, with devastating results.
Story of 3
A career-oriented woman is caught in a love triangle and must make a choice between her husband and her side piece in this tale inspired by Lauryn Hill's song "Ex-Factor.".
Moonlight
A romantic fable set in the artistic underbelly of Atlanta with a Basquiat-esque street artist--Dario--who harbors a beautiful, deep secret and the young woman--Ruby--who he loves but cannot be with.
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