Ep 2. Family Fun in Flannel
- TV-PG
- March 15, 2020
- 43 min
In season 1, episode 2 of Family Karma titled "Family Fun in Flannel", the Indian-American families of Miami come together to celebrate Thanksgiving. However, tensions rise as old grudges resurface and new revelations come to light.
During the celebrations, Amrit meets with his longtime friend Vishal and his girlfriend Richa. Amrit reveals to the couple that he is gay, which leads to a series of mixed reactions from Vishal, who struggles to understand his friend's sexuality. Meanwhile, Richa is supportive and offers to help Amrit navigate his coming out process.
Elsewhere, Monica's mother hosts a Thanksgiving dinner at her house, but tensions rise as her sister-in-law Vishnu is distant and unresponsive towards her. Monica tries to get to the bottom of the issue, but Vishnu brushes her off and leaves her feeling frustrated and upset.
Family drama unfolds as Anisha's father, who is not Indian, tries to get involved in the festivities, which leads to a disagreement with Anisha's mother. While Anisha tries to mediate the situation, tensions rise as her father's cultural differences become more apparent.
The family fun in flannel takes a turn as Bali and her mother clash over the issue of marriage. Bali's mother expresses her disapproval of Bali's boyfriend O'Malley, and Bali pushes back against her mother's traditional mindset. The argument becomes heated, and Bali is forced to confront her mother and stand up for what she believes is right.
As the night progresses, the families come together to share what they are grateful for and reflect on their relationships with each other. Despite the tensions of the evening, the families find a way to come together and celebrate their love and appreciation for each other.
In conclusion, with emotional and heartwarming moments, funny exchanges and heated arguments, "Family Fun in Flannel" is an emotional rollercoaster that captures the complexities of family dynamics in a multicultural setting.