[s2e8] Woods Today

: In the woods, Alfred meets a mysterious, threatening old man named Wally. Wally puts a knife to his throat and demands he "make a decision" about how to get out, warning him that "the only people who got time are dead".

is the eighth episode of the second season (Robbin' Season) of the FX series Atlanta . First aired on April 19, 2018, it is a surreal, character-focused episode centered almost entirely on Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles (Brian Tyree Henry) as he grapples with grief and the changing nature of his fame. Plot Summary [S2E8] Woods

: He spends the day with Sierra, an Instagram model and "fake" girlfriend who urges him to "level up" his lifestyle and marketing to maintain relevance. Alfred rejects her focus on image over authenticity, leading to an argument. : In the woods, Alfred meets a mysterious,

: On the anniversary of his mother's death, Alfred is lethargic and grieving. He hallucinates his late mother cleaning his apartment and nudging him to move. First aired on April 19, 2018, it is

: After storming off from a nail salon, Alfred is jumped and robbed at gunpoint by three young men who initially praised his music. He escapes into a dense, sprawling forest.

: Alfred eventually finds his way to a gas station on the edge of the woods. Battered and shaken, he finally accepts his public persona by agreeing to take a selfie with a fan, signaling a shift in his willingness to "play the game" of fame. Atlanta Season 2 Episode 8 Review: Woods | Den of Geek