Scripted series · HBO
Insecure
She's trying hard AF.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Yvonne Orji
Molly
44 eps
Jay Ellis
Lawrence
44 eps
Amanda Seales
Tiffany DuBois
24 eps
Lisa Joyce
Frieda
21 eps
Maya Erskine
Diane Nakamura
6 eps
Natasha Rothwell
Kelli
40 eps
Ivan Shaw
Justin
4 eps
Langston Kerman
Jered
7 eps
Sujata Day
Sarah
10 eps
Mason McCulley
Ken
11 eps
Kathreen Khavari
Patricia
8 eps
Moustapha Lamine Diop
Lamine Dee
4 eps
Veronica Mannion
Kitty
10 eps
David Gurrola
6th Grade Boy
4 eps
Tiana Le
Dayniece
5 eps
Samantha Cope
Brooke
4 eps
Dominique Perry
Tasha
7 eps
Catherine Curtin
Joanne
10 eps
Spencer Garrett
John Merrill
5 eps
Lil Rel Howery
Quentin
5 eps
Sarunas J. Jackson
Dro
9 eps
Y'lan Noel
Daniel King
14 eps
Kendrick Sampson
Nathan
20 eps
Alexander Hodge
Andrew
11 eps
Neil Brown Jr.
Chad Kerr
15 eps
Gabrielle Dennis
Candice
3 eps
Leon Thomas III
Eddie
5 eps
Wade Allain-Marcus
Derek DuBois
17 eps
Ricky Woznichak
Mark
4 eps
Courtney Taylor
Sequoia
8 eps
Heather Mazur
Hannah Richards-Foster
5 eps
Tahir Moore
Fast Mike
4 eps
Tristen J. Winger
Thug Yoda
9 eps
David Hull
Travis
4 eps
Ja'rell Anderson
Markese
4 eps
Mieko Clark
Simone
4 eps
Denise Dowse
Dr. Rhonda Pine
6 eps
Jean Elie
Ahmal Dee
14 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Insecure actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Insecure reads strongest on Character Depth, Humour and Emotional Weight.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
The story
What it's about
Follows the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern-day African-American woman.
The run
Seasons
5 seasons · 44 episodes.
Season 0 · Complete
Specials
201736 episodes
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
20168 episodes
4.3IMDbBest friends Issa and Molly build each other up and call each other out as they ride the ups and downs of life, love and work in Los Angeles.
Best episode · S01E01 Insecure as F**k
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
20178 episodes
4.8IMDbMolly has some rude awakenings at work and in love. Issa and Lawrence can't make up their minds about each other: Will they? Won't they? Should they?
Best episode · S02E02 Hella Questions
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
20188 episodes
3.5IMDbIt's a case of two steps forward and one step back for Issa and Molly as they struggle with their relationships, their careers and turning 30.
Best episode · S03E03 Backwards-Like
Season 4 · Complete
Season 4
202010 episodes
1.5IMDbThey're total BFFs — or are they? As Issa and Molly embark on new personal and professional paths, they may be growing apart.
Best episode · S04E08 Lowkey Happy
Season 5 · Complete
Season 5
202110 episodes
2.0IMDbMolly and Issa patch up their relationship, but the four friends are still striving to make their careers and love lives turn out the way they want.
Best episode · S05E08 Choices, Okay?!
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E01
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.
- Directed by Melina Matsoukas
- Written by Larry Wilmore
S02E02
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.
- Directed by Melina Matsoukas
- Written by Amy Aniobi
S02E08
Hella Perspective
Issa, Molly and Lawrence face choices affecting their work and personal lives, and consider what the future holds for them.
- Directed by Melina Matsoukas
S02E05
Hella Shook
Issa attempts to build a roster and butts heads with Frieda at a work retreat. Molly's day takes an unexpected turn at her parents' vow renewal ceremony. Lawrence stumbles upon some news about Issa.
- Directed by Tina Mabry
- Written by Ben Dougan
S02E04
Hella LA
At a day party, Issa has her newfound confidence shaken. Molly has a blast from the past with childhood friend, Dro. A trip to the grocery store turns into a wild and crazy night for Lawrence.
- Directed by Prentice Penny
- Written by Laura Kittrell
S03E03
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.
- Directed by Maurice Marable
- Written by Ben Dougan
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S00E36
Wine Down: Everything Gonna Be, Okay?!
S00E35
Wine Down: Out, Okay?!
S00E34
Wine Down: Choices, Okay?!
S05E08
Choices, Okay?!
- Directed by Kevin Bray
- Written by Eli Wilson Pelton
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Larry Wilmore
Creator
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Dave Becky
Executive producer
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Jonathan Berry
Executive producer
Amy Aniobi
Executive producer
Melina Matsoukas
Executive producer
Prentice Penny
Executive producer
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Michael Rotenberg
Executive producer
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Jim Klever-Weis
Executive producer
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Ben Dougan
Writer
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Grace Edwards
Writer
Jason Lew
Writer
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Fran Richter
Writer
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Dayna Lynne North
Writer
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Syreeta Singleton
Writer
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Eli Wilson Pelton
Writer
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Laura Kittrell
Writer
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Regina Y. Hicks
Writer
Natasha Rothwell
Writer
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Ben Cory Jones
Writer
Phil Augusta Jackson
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Dave BeckyExecutive Producer
- Jonathan BerryExecutive Producer
- Amy AniobiExecutive Producer
- Amy AniobiProducer
- Melina MatsoukasExecutive Producer
- Prentice PennyExecutive Producer
Writing
- Ben DouganWriter
- Grace EdwardsWriter
- Jason LewWriter
- Amy AniobiWriter
- Fran RichterWriter
- Dayna Lynne NorthWriter
Direction
- Ava BerkofskyDirector
- Amy AniobiDirector
- Jay EllisDirector
- Melina MatsoukasDirector
- Prentice PennyDirector
- Nijla Mu'minDirector
Cinematography
- Michelle LawlerDirector of Photography
- Ava BerkofskyDirector of Photography
- Carolina CostaDirector of Photography
- Anette HaellmigkDirector of Photography
- Autumn EakinDirector of Photography
- Matthew J. LloydDirector of Photography
Music
- Raphael SaadiqOriginal Music Composer
- Matthew Newman DunneOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
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