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Insecure – Season 2, Episode 5 Hella Shook

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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 news about Issa.
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Insecure — Season 2, Episode 5

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"Hella Shook" shines because of its nuanced depiction of its characters' complex desires and rich emotional lives.

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Issa Rae

Creator

Larry Wilmore

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Issa Rae

Issa

Yvonne Orji

Molly

Jay Ellis

Lawrence

Lisa Joyce

Frieda
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Austin Williams Shadow and Act 09/19/2017
Surely, there's something to be learned in not giving yourself time to unpack your emotions before rashly pivoting your worldview. Go to Full Review Ashley Ray-Harris AV Club 09/19/2017
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One of Insecure's best episodes. Go to Full Review Angelica Jade Bastién New York Magazine/Vulture 09/13/2017
4/5
Here's the thing about pleasure: It often blinds you. Go to Full Review Erika Ramirez Decider 06/25/2018
What still applies and we're seeing as these characters grow is that there "ain't no rulebooks to this s***," as Molly's brother says. Go to Full Review Izetta Nicole Black Nerd Problems 05/18/2018
Issa might be building her roster, but ain't nothing like some good familiar when you getting you hungry and single. Go to Full Review Cate Young Cosmopolitan 03/07/2018
Insecure is a show that shines largely because it acknowledges the complexity of black people. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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 news about Issa.
Director
Tina Mabry
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
Aug 20, 2017