About Insecure (HBO)

Insecure premiered on HBO in 2016 and immediately made waves with its candid portrayal of the professional and personal lives of two African American women. The show was created by and stars Issa Rae, and it's loosely based on her web series, Awkward Black Girl. Insecure explores themes of racial identity, relationships, and the struggles of everyday life.

Making / Production

The series is created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore, and it is primarily set in South Los Angeles, with its characters living, working, and playing in the city. As of its fourth season, the series has been acclaimed for its portrayal and narratives of ordinary African-Americans' lives, which are often absent in pop culture.

Actors

• Issa Rae as Issa Dee - Rae has effectively played character Issa Dee dabbling with everyday life struggles, right from her career struggles to her nuanced friendships and relationships.
• Yvonne Orji as Molly Carter - As Molly, Orji excellently delivers the character of the successful corporate attorney having a complicated friend and romantic life.
• Jay Ellis as Lawrence Walker - Portraying Issa's long-term boyfriend, Ellis convincingly represents the role of Lawrence Walker dealing with his professional and personal ups and downs.
• Natasha Rothwell as Kelli - As Kelli, Rothwell provides comic relief in the series while playing the fiercely loyal friend to the show's main cast.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is partially based on Issa Rae's acclaimed web series Awkward Black Girl.
• Insecure has been praised for its portrayal and narratives of ordinary African-Americans, which are usually absent in pop culture.
• Many of the locations in the show are real places in South Los Angeles.

Awards

Issa Rae has received two Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy, and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in the series.

Quotes

• "I'm not saving you because I'm nice. I'm saving you because I need you for rent." - Issa
• "We’re not about to be the black Sex and the City." - Molly
• "To be continued...because this is way too much." - Lawrence

Music, Soundtrack

• "Insecure" by Jazmine Sullivan & Bryson Tiller
• "Fine Line" by Jorja Smith & Stormzy
• "Crushed Up" by Future