Atlanta created a stunning Michael Jackson-inspired short horror film

Esquire

"It's a shocking television episode—one that FX aired without commercial breaks, which allowed this 41-minute thriller to play out uninterrupted," Matt Miller said of last night's episode. "And if anyone thought Atlanta wouldn't go to a full-fledged horror, then they don't know Atlanta well. At this point, it's clear that Donald Glover has landed in a rare relationship with FX where he can do just about anything he wants. This type of artistic freedom has made Atlanta: Robbin' Season some of the most thrilling television in years this season. And there's no telling what he has in store next week."

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