Ep 8. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Roc season 3 episode 8 "R.E.S.P.E.C.T." revolves around the titular character, Roc Emerson (played by Charles S. Dutton) and his wife Eleanor Emerson (played by Ella Joyce) dealing with a home invasion.

The episode begins with Roc and Eleanor enjoying a quiet evening at home when they hear a knock at the door. Roc opens it to find a young man named Bobby (played by Adam Jeffries) asking to use their phone, claiming that his car broke down. Roc lets him in and allows him to use the phone, but soon realizes that Bobby is actually there to rob them.

Bobby is not alone, however, and soon two more men enter the house. Roc and Eleanor are forced to comply with their demands as the men ransack the house, stealing money and jewelry. The incident is traumatizing for both Roc and Eleanor, and the aftermath of the event is the main focus of the episode.

As Roc and Eleanor try to come to terms with what happened, they struggle with feelings of vulnerability and fear. They begin to take actions to increase their home security, such as acquiring a guard dog and installing a security system.

The episode also explores themes of race and economic inequality, as the robbers are portrayed as working-class black men who feel they have no other options to make a living. Roc confronts his feelings about the robbers and their situation, and attempts to see things from their perspective.

Throughout the episode, Roc and Eleanor also receive support from their family and friends. Roc's brother Joey (played by Rocky Carroll) and sister-in-law Sheila (played by Carl Gordon) provide emotional support and advice, while Eleanor's friend Lila (played by Leila Danette) helps to clean up the aftermath of the robbery.

Overall, "R.E.S.P.E.C.T." is a tense and emotional episode that explores the aftermath of a traumatic event. It takes a sensitive and thoughtful approach to issues of race and class, and portrays the characters as complex and multi-dimensional.