"Atlanta" season 4, episode 5, "Work Ethic!", is a critically acclaimed 2022 episode directed by Donald Glover that serves as a parody of Tyler Perry's production studio. It explores themes of industrial content production, Black representation, and the exploitation of child actors through the character of Van. For a detailed recap and analysis, read The Rolling Stone's analysis . 'Atlanta' Recap: Donald Glover Takes Aim at Tyler Perry