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Issa searches for a way to get her open mic video taken down; Issa reconnects with Daniel; Lawrence faces questions about his future with Issa; Molly invites her "perfect guy" to a coworker's engagement party.
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Issa Rae

Creator

Larry Wilmore

Creator

Issa Rae

Issa

Yvonne Orji

Molly

Jay Ellis

Lawrence

Lisa Joyce

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Angelica Jade Bastién New York Times 05/24/2018
It is a powerful choice to give Molly and Issa exactly what they've been yearning for only to have those fantasies crushed under the weight of reality. Go to Full Review Ashley Ray-Harris AV Club 09/20/2017
B+
Insecure is a great show because it captures the imperfections and mistakes of its protagonists. Go to Full Review Joshua Alston New York Magazine/Vulture 09/13/2017
5/5
The only thing more shocking than that big twist? The revelation that Insecure is capable of twists. Go to Full Review Erika Ramirez Decider 06/25/2018
I don't think Molly intends to seem thirsty for love; I think she gets excited at the idea of a future with someone when it's going well; the minute she eyes potential, she puts dating on overdrive. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Issa searches for a way to get her open mic video taken down; Issa reconnects with Daniel; Lawrence faces questions about his future with Issa; Molly invites her "perfect guy" to a coworker's engagement party.
Director
Melina Matsoukas
Creator
Issa Rae, Larry Wilmore
Executive Producer
Issa Rae, Prentice Penny, Melina Matsoukas, Michael Rotenberg, Dave Becky, Jonathan Berry
Screenwriter
Ben Dougan
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 6, 2016