Tyler Perry’s Sistas | Are Karen & Fatima Really Cool With Each Other Now?

Karen’s change of heart towards Fatima in this latest episode felt like a significant shift, but honestly, it kind of came out of nowhere. For so long, Karen’s interactions with Fatima have been driven by resentment, jealousy, and competition over Zach. Now, all of a sudden, she’s cool with Fatima being part of the “Sister Circle” meetings. I mean, it’s not like they’ve had any real deep reconciliation or long-term cordiality up until this point—aside from that wedding venue info, which, let’s be real, was more out of necessity than genuine goodwill.

It’s clear that Karen’s approach to relationships is often about what someone can do for her. If they serve her purpose—whether it’s Zach, Pam, or even Fatima (to some degree)—she’ll tolerate them and be friendly. But the moment they stop being useful, she writes them off. Look at how she’s treated Danny over the seasons or how dismissive she’s been towards people like Pam, despite calling her a friend. So, when Karen says that things are fine because Fatima helped with the wedding venue, it just feels like another example of Karen needing something, then using that to justify letting Fatima in.

I did appreciate that Karen acknowledged Fatima’s love for Andy and said that was good enough for her. It showed growth, but it also felt like another moment of her trying to be the bigger person without fully confronting her deeper issues. We’ve seen Karen have these moments of self-awareness before, only to regress later on. So while I’m hoping that this “peace” lasts, I can’t help but wonder how much of it is truly genuine versus just Karen not wanting to deal with the conflict anymore.

As for Andy’s weird “is it okay if Fatima comes?” moment, I agree—at that point, it felt like the decision had already been made. Either everyone’s invited, or no one is. Andy’s hesitation made it seem like she was tiptoeing around Karen, which didn’t make sense since Karen had already shown she was fine with it. It felt unnecessary, almost like the writers needed to fill time with that exchange, but it didn’t add much to the story.

Looking ahead, I’m curious how Karen and Fatima’s dynamic will evolve, especially once Karen’s babies are born. Will they bond over their shared connection with Zach, or will the bitterness resurface once the reality of the situation sets in? And let’s not forget the potential twist—if Fatima turns out to be pregnant, too. That’s a whole new level of drama that could either solidify their bond or break it apart again.

Overall, I’m torn. I’d like to see Karen and Fatima genuinely work things out and have a healthy, supportive relationship. But given how Karen tends to flip-flop between moments of growth and regression, I’m not holding my breath for a lasting change. What do you think? Do you think Karen and Fatima can truly become friends, or is this just another moment of convenience? Let me know your thoughts!