---
title: "Young Love"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/young-love-2023"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 217272
imdb_id: "tt12681586"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 22
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 18
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Young Love (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/young-love-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Young Love is an American animated sitcom created by Matthew A. Cherry. Based on the 2019 short film Hair Love, the series follows the Young family, consisting of millennial parents Stephen and Angela, their daughter Zuri, and her pet cat Rocky.

The show provides an honest look into the lives of an African American young family. It focuses on the characters as they juggle careers, marriage, parenthood, social issues, and multi-generational dynamics while striving to make a better life for themselves.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Millennial parents Stephen and Angela navigate careers, marriage, and parenthood while striving for a better life."

### Why Watch
- Based on the 2019 short film Hair Love
- Features an African American family perspective
- Explores complex social issues and multi-generational dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- The series concluded after only 12 episodes
- Tone & Suitability: This TV-PG rated animated comedy explores family dynamics and social issues.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #american-animated-sitcom, #millennial-family-dynamics, #african-american-family, #comedy-animation, #multi-generational-dynamics

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Matthew A. Cherry
- **Networks / Studios**: Max

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kid Cudi** as *Stephen Love (voice)*
- **Issa Rae** as *Angela Young (voice)*
- **Loretta Devine** as *Gigi Young (voice)*
- **Harry Lennix** as *Russell Young (voice)*
- **Tamar Braxton** as *Star (voice)*
- **Brooke Monroe Conaway** as *Zuri Young Love (voice)*
- **Nisa Ward** as *Additional Voices (voice)*
- **Dee Bradley Baker** as *Additional Voices (voice)*
- **Cherise Boothe** as *Additional Voices (voice)*
- **Dante Hoagland** as *Additional Voices (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Young Love?
The series premiered on Max.

### Q: Is Young Love worth watching?
The series offers an honest look at an African American millennial family navigating various life challenges.

### Q: How long is a binge session?
The series consists of 12 episodes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to watch?
The series ran from September 21, 2023, to October 19, 2023, containing 12 episodes in total.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Young Love — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/217272)
- [Young Love (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Love_(TV_series))
- [Young Love (TV Series 2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12681586/)
- [Young Love (TV Series 2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/217272-young-love/cast)
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