Homecoming.” The twisty drama, with its thematic condemnation of corporate malfeasance, is “even more relevant” now, Monáe says — it’s about privileging “greed and capitalism over the well-being of humanity and humans.” That her character is also in a relationship with Hong Chau’s Audrey, who’s back for Season 2, made Monáe especially want the role. “To have a Black woman and an Asian woman in a relationship on TV is the type of representation that we need,” says Monáe, who says “being a member.