Ep 14. The Black Ink Survivor's Club
- TV-14
- December 19, 2018
- 41 min
In season 7 episode 14 of Black Ink Crew, titled "The Black Ink Survivor's Club," the crew deals with the aftermath of a violent altercation that took place in the last episode. Everyone is on edge as they try to understand why Ceaser and Ryan from 9MAG got into a physical fight. At the same time, the crew must also prepare for a grand re-opening party at the 113th shop.
The episode opens with Donna and Alex talking about the fight from the night before. Donna is concerned that things are escalating too quickly and that someone might get seriously hurt. Alex thinks that it's just part of the tattoo industry and that the crew needs to toughen up if they want to make it in this business.
Elsewhere, Puma is trying to motivate the 113th crew for the grand reopening party. He reminds them that this is a big moment for the shop, and they need to show their skills off to potential clients. Tati is excited and ready to show what she can do, but Young Bae seems to be struggling with her personal life and isn't focused on work.
As the party approaches, Ceaser and Ryan are still at odds with each other. They both refuse to apologize for their actions, and it's clear that tensions are still high. Don and Walt try to diffuse the situation, but it's clear that it's not going to be resolved anytime soon.
At the party, the crew shows off their skills and impresses the guests. Sky delivers an emotional speech about how much Black Ink means to her and how the crew is like family. It's a touching moment that reminds everyone why they're in this business in the first place.
As the night goes on, tensions between Ceaser and Ryan come to a head. The two get into a heated argument, and it looks like another fight might break out. But before things can escalate, the rest of the crew steps in and reminds them that they need to act like adults and work through their issues.
Ultimately, "The Black Ink Survivor's Club" is an emotional episode that deals with the ups and downs of working in the tattoo industry. The crew must navigate personal and professional relationships, while also dealing with the pressures of running a business. But through it all, they remain committed to each other and the art of tattooing.