"Straw": A Mother's Heartbreaking Descent, Amplified by Online Buzz

Tyler Perry's latest Netflix hit, "Straw," is a gripping psychological crime drama starring Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah Wiltkinson, a single mother facing eviction, job loss, and a gravely ill daughter. As her life spirals out of control, Janiyah is pushed to her breaking point, leading her to take a bank hostage.

However, the film delivers a devastating twist: much of Janiyah's day, including her interactions with her daughter, is a hallucination. Her daughter, Aria, tragically died the night before, and Janiyah's mind, overwhelmed by unbearable grief, has created a painful illusion to cope.

Taraji P. Henson's raw and powerful performance as Janiyah is a standout, widely praised by critics and audiences. In an interview with Decider, Henson herself admitted being "blown away" by the twist when first reading the script, explaining that it showed Janiyah had "snapped a long time ago. She was just on automatic. She wasn't even in her body, to be quite honest."

The film has generated considerable discussion online. Many viewers resonated deeply with Janiyah's struggles, with one TikTok comment stating, "People don't know how expensive it is to be poor