Series synopsis
Insecure is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on HBO on October 9, 2016. It ended on December 26, 2021. It was created by Issa Rae, Larry Wilmore. It stars Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis and Amanda Seales.
Follows the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern-day African-American woman.
Premise
Follows the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern-day African-American woman.
Premise: She's trying hard AF.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Issa Rae as Issa Dee
- Yvonne Orji as Molly
- Jay Ellis as Lawrence
- Amanda Seales as Tiffany DuBois
- Lisa Joyce as Frieda
- Maya Erskine as Diane Nakamura
- Natasha Rothwell as Kelli
Guest cast
- Ivan Shaw as Justin
- Langston Kerman as Jered
- Sujata Day as Sarah
- Mason McCulley as Ken
- Kathreen Khavari as Patricia
- Cris Sosa
- Moustapha Lamine Diop as Lamine Dee
- Veronica Mannion as Kitty
- Chaz Miller
- David Gurrola as 6th Grade Boy
- Theodora McQueen
- Cyrus Finnie
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 80 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 36 | July 23, 2017 | December 26, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 8 | October 9, 2016 | November 27, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 8 | July 23, 2017 | September 10, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 8 | August 12, 2018 | September 30, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 10 | April 12, 2020 | June 14, 2020 |
| Season 5 | 10 | October 24, 2021 | December 26, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wine Down: Hella Great | July 23, 2017 |
| 2 | Wine Down: Hella Questions | July 30, 2017 |
| 3 | Wine Down: Hella Open | August 6, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Insecure as F**k In the wake of her 29th birthday, Issa Dee reconsiders her dead-end relationship with Lawrence, her live-in boyfriend. Meanwhile, Issa’s best friend, Molly, mourns her singledom and the state of her “lady parts.” Later, Issa uses an open-mic night as an excuse to reconnect with an ex. |
October 9, 2016 |
| 2 |
Messy as F**k After the unexpected events of the previous night, Issa tries to decide what to do about Lawrence, while sticking to her plan to embrace a bolder side of herself. Molly treats herself to a “fancy day” and goes on a promising date. Lawrence gets advice from an unexpected source. |
October 16, 2016 |
| 3 |
Racist as F**k Issa and Lawrence try to move past their issues at home, as she deals with her colleagues’ doubts and he gets a reality check from a head hunter. Molly introduces Jared to her friends, and later struggles to give words of wisdom to a new summer associate at work. |
October 23, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hella Great Issa struggles in the aftermath of her breakup with Lawrence, while facing challenges at a new work assignment. Molly questions her worth at work, while Lawrence adjusts to his new living arrangement. |
July 23, 2017 |
| 2 |
Hella Questions Issa tries to make sense of a cryptic encounter. Lawrence considers some crucial decisions. After being on the receiving end of some harsh truths, Molly plots to join the office "boys club." Issa and Frieda encounter a problematic vice principal. |
July 30, 2017 |
| 3 |
Hella Open A sexually frustrated Issa explores a new dating outlook. On a girls' night out, Molly meets a promising new guy. Lawrence's commitment is tested by his new work friends. |
August 6, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Better-Like Issa crashes on Daniel’s couch and tries to save up extra cash. Molly returns from a beach vacation with renewed determination to maintain boundaries in her life. |
August 12, 2018 |
| 2 |
Familiar-Like Issa gets advice from Kelli about her financial situation and plays wingwoman as Daniel tries to make a music-industry connection. |
August 19, 2018 |
| 3 |
Backwards-Like Issa is inspired while recruiting at a job fair with Frieda. Later, she treats Daniel to a thank-you dinner as she remains hopeful about their future. Molly starts her dream job at a black-owned law firm. |
August 26, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lowkey Feelin' Myself Issa throws a mixer to recruit sponsors for an upcoming block party, but she feels upstaged by her new friend, Condola. Molly wants more with Andrew. |
April 12, 2020 |
| 2 |
Lowkey Distant When Issa and Condola decide to confront the elephant in the room head-on, Lawrence gets uncomfortable; in search of a real connection, Molly struggles to get Andrew to open up during a date night. |
April 19, 2020 |
| 3 |
Lowkey Thankful While Molly's family celebrates Thanksgiving together, Issa and Ahmal decide to do their own thing. Meanwhile, when Lawrence joins Friendsgiving at Condola's house, the new couple breaks some awkward ground. |
April 26, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Reunited, Okay?! Pulling up to her ten-year college reunion in style as an alumni panelist, Issa's self-doubt quickly surfaces, while Molly still reeling from her breakup struggles to get out of her own head. As the crew takes the opportunity to reflect, old wounds remain tender. |
October 24, 2021 |
| 2 |
Growth, Okay?! Despite her now thriving business, Issa struggles to find her footing and turns to an old friend for support. Meanwhile, Molly contemplates jumping back into the dating pool. |
October 31, 2021 |
| 3 |
Pressure, Okay?! Still adjusting to newfound responsibilities, one of Issa's exes finds himself torn between two places, while an important woman in his life remains wary of his ability to be fully present back home. |
November 7, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 9, 2016 |
| Last aired | December 26, 2021 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |