Insecure 2016
“She's trying hard AF.”
What is Insecure?
Insecure is an American comedy-drama television series created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore. The show is partially based on the web series Awkward Black Girl.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 44
- First aired
- Oct 9, 2016
- Last aired
- Dec 26, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Insecure is an American comedy-drama television series created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore. The show is partially based on the web series Awkward Black Girl. The program follows the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern-day African-American woman. The narrative focuses on the friendship of two Black women as they navigate their lives in Los Angeles. Best friends Issa and Molly juggle life goals, romantic pursuits, and various awkward encounters while they flourish and fumble to make their own way. The series features performances by Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, and Natasha Rothwell. As a comedy, the show examines the personal challenges and experiences of its protagonists as they manage their daily lives. The title reflects a state of being deficient in assurance or beset by fear and anxiety. The series was produced between 2016 and 2021 and is available for viewing on various streaming platforms.
Should you watch it?
“A modern African-American woman navigates the awkward and racy tribulations of her daily life.”
- authentic storytelling
- sharp character development
- contains explicit language
- features mature themes
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories about navigating modern adulthood and relationships.
The series contains mature themes and language suitable for adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Insecure as F**k Mytharc Oct 9, 2016
- E2 Messy as F**k Core Oct 16, 2016
- E3 Racist as F**k Core Oct 23, 2016
- E4 Thirsty as F**k Core Oct 30, 2016
- E5 Shady as F**k Core Nov 6, 2016
- E6 Guilty as F**k Core Nov 13, 2016
- E7 Real as F**k Mytharc Nov 20, 2016
- E8 Broken as F**k Mytharc Nov 27, 2016
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Hella Great Mytharc Jul 23, 2017
- E2 Hella Questions Core Jul 30, 2017
- E3 Hella Open Core Aug 6, 2017
- E4 Hella LA Core Aug 13, 2017
- E5 Hella Shook Core Aug 20, 2017
- E6 Hella Blows Core Aug 27, 2017
- E7 Hella Disrespectful Mytharc Sep 3, 2017
- E8 Hella Perspective Mytharc Sep 10, 2017
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Better-Like Mytharc Aug 12, 2018
- E2 Familiar-Like Core Aug 19, 2018
- E3 Backwards-Like Core Aug 26, 2018
- E4 Fresh-Like Core Sep 2, 2018
- E5 High-Like Core Sep 9, 2018
- E6 Ready-Like Core Sep 16, 2018
- E7 Obsessed-Like Mytharc Sep 23, 2018
- E8 Ghost-Like Mytharc Sep 30, 2018
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Lowkey Feelin' Myself Mytharc Apr 12, 2020
- E2 Lowkey Distant Core Apr 19, 2020
- E3 Lowkey Thankful Core Apr 26, 2020
- E4 Lowkey Losin' It Core May 3, 2020
- E5 Lowkey Movin' On Core May 10, 2020
- E6 Lowkey Done Core May 17, 2020
- E7 Lowkey Trippin' Core May 24, 2020
- E8 Lowkey Happy Core May 31, 2020
- E9 Lowkey Trying Mytharc Jun 7, 2020
- E10 Lowkey Lost Mytharc Jun 14, 2020
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Reunited, Okay?! Mytharc Oct 24, 2021
- E2 Growth, Okay?! Core Oct 31, 2021
- E3 Pressure, Okay?! Core Nov 7, 2021
- E4 Faulty, Okay?! Core Nov 14, 2021
- E5 Surviving, Okay?! Core Nov 21, 2021
- E6 Tired, Okay?! Core Nov 28, 2021
- E7 Chillin', Okay?! Core Dec 5, 2021
- E8 Choices, Okay?! Core Dec 12, 2021
- E9 Out, Okay?! Mytharc Dec 19, 2021
- E10 Everything Gonna Be, Okay?! Mytharc Dec 26, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern-day African-American woman.
What is the tone of the show?
The show balances humor with the candid realities of modern life.
Is the show suitable for all ages?
The series features mature themes and racy content intended for an adult audience.
What kind of experiences does the protagonist face?
She deals with various awkward situations and personal tribulations throughout her daily life.
Is this a character-focused series?
Yes, the narrative centers on the personal experiences and growth of its lead character.