is the latest work from Tyler Perry, and the ending of season 1, part 1, offers plenty to break down. Terri J. Vaughn leads She The People's cast as . Breaking ground often comes with its push-back, and Antoinette quickly finds the governor's office to be an unwelcoming environment, with her white male co-workers expressing various forms of discomfort and displeasure with her role.

She The People season 1, part 2, will be out soon, with another set of eight episodes being released in August. For now, part 1 following a climactic scene that saw Antoinette tearing into him for his behavior. This arrived just after a press conference where their divided opinions regarding the ongoing pipeline deal confused the media, with Harper constantly attempting to undermine Antoinette's chances to speak her mind.

​​​​​​She The People season 1, part 1 ended on a cliffhanger, and . One of the final lines of dialogue in the season sees Antoinette jokingly being asked if she killed the governor, to which she replies, "I didn't mean to." Of course, we saw the scene and know she didn't intentionally do anything wrong, but the stress of being spoken back to seems to have resulted in Governor Harper having a heart attack.

Governor Harper's fate is unclear. He could have died on the spot, given the numerous health problems he was shown to have throughout the season, or he could have been rushed to a hospital and gotten treated, either dying later or living to remain the show's primary antagonist. , accusing her of being responsible. This makes it all the more important that Jed was a witness.

Whether Governor Harper dies or is hospitalized, , if only for a time. A reelection may be called, using Harper as a martyr to cast Antoinette out of office, which could end up being successful, given the percentage of her voter base who won't accept her holding the title of governor.

It's important to recall that, earlier in season 1, Harper told Antoinette that the role of Lieutenant Governor doesn't come with much power, and that all she'd be doing is waiting around for him to die. Foreshadowing doesn't get much clearer than that, and the show seems to be putting Antoinette in a position to actually make a change. The pipeline deal is the ongoing issue that's captured the attention of her voter base, and .

Even with Harper out of the way, the pipeline project has taken on a life of its own, and it will now be up to Antoinette to shut it down. The project will decimate lower-income neighborhoods and pose potential risks to the environment. Antoinette knows this, but the challenge will be helping her voter base understand what they stand to lose while her opponents attempt to ruthlessly tear her down. She's already found a way to halt the project, but season 1, part 2, will see her facing it head-on.

Ultimately, the press conference revealed that the state of the pipeline project was in the hands of the governor's office. With Harper in power, he would have seen the deal through. , and we know what decision she's going to make. The trouble will be maintaining her office while also doing the right thing, as the deal would be lucrative for her.

Aside from just the conflict in the governor's office, She The People explores Antoinette's personal life, with the conflicts surrounding her and her family. The season 1, part 1 finale had a whole scene regarding Lola wanting to express herself as a young adult, especially after seeing the video of Antoinette in revealing attire. Antoinette is also developing feelings for Michael, her head of security, though they've chosen to avoid fully facing their mutual attraction while they maintain a professional relationship.

If Antoinette were to be caught dating a member of her staff, it could be catastrophic to her position in the public eye. While Governor Harper surely wouldn't think twice about pursuing a romantic interest in his office, Antoinette's position is more vulnerable, and it would be easier to target her with something like this. She and Michael will likely hook up before the show is done, but if it's done while she's governor, it could have drastic consequences.

​​​​​​​She The People is a sitcom, but while it primarily plays for laughs, Tyler Perry has also inserted some meaning into the show. Antoinette's character serves as a . The show demonstrates examples of systemic racism, prejudices, and sexism in the world of Mississippi politics, and beneath the humor, there's a surreal layer of reality. These situations are real and much more common than many would think.

However, . Though it was a back-handed insult, even Harper acknowledged that she's incredibly articulate. While his greatest weapon is fear and a long-term choke-hold over the population and the office staff, her weapon is her sophistication. Tyler Perry has created a Black lead for who breaks down stereotypes, both in the show and as a character.