Insecure
Creator Issa Rae (The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl) stars as Issa Dee, who struggles to navigate the tricky professional and personal terrain of Los Angeles along with her best friend Molly (Yvonne Orji).
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Each reflecting on past mistakes and lessons learned, Issa and Lawrence discuss happiness.
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Composer Raphael Saadiq shares his approach to creating music for the show and the unique sounds behind Issa and Molly’s characters.
Director Thembi Banks isn’t afraid of incorporating her bluntness into her work.
Editor Daysha Broadway discusses moving the story forward with every cut.
Story Editor Syreeta Singleton talks about the first time she knew she could make writing her career.
Costume Designer Shiona Turini discusses the importance of highlighting talented Black designers in each episode and adding her own personal touch to the main characters’ aesthetic.
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Can’t get enough of the Insecure soundtrack? Explore episode playlists and discover new artists on Spotify.
Recaps
Still reeling from that last episode you watched? Author and influencer Luvvie Ajayi clocked every moment so you can work through the feels.
Sometimes you have to just grab hold of the mic and see where it leads. Insecure’s Yvonne Orji (Molly) shares how she went from beauty contestant to stand-up comic in one night. Watch the Backstory.
“Razor-sharp. An aspirational show about characters, women in particular, trying to shape and direct their own lives.”
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