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A hallmark of Season 4 is the use of flashbacks to the 1970s, and this episode utilizes them to provide a stark contrast between the "young" Smurf (Janine) and the woman currently facing her mortality. These scenes aren't just filler; they are a psychological roadmap. By seeing Janine navigate a world of men who underestimated her, the audience gains a deeper understanding of why she exerts such claustrophobic control over Pope, Craig, and Deran in the present. " Know Thy Enemy " reinforces that Smurf’s "love" was always a form of currency—one that is rapidly devaluing as her health declines. for J or Pope during this specific arc