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Season 1 – Young Love

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Millennial parents juggle their careers, marriage and parenthood as they strive for a better life.
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Young Love — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Vibrantly animated and brimming with authentic observations about family, Young Love is exemplary wholesome entertainment.

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Max Gao AV Club 09/26/2023
B+
By combining the elements of a family sitcom with the accessibility of animation, the show is able to tap into a particular universal truth: that we are all trying to strive for a better life for ourselves and our loved ones. Go to Full Review Eric Deggans NPR 09/26/2023
At a time when so much TV is so cynical and depressing, it's a pleasure to sink into a series that is smart, culturally on point and optimistic about the power of family to overcome all obstacles. Go to Full Review Rendy Jones RogerEbert.com 09/22/2023
A thoroughly charming, hilarious, and often thoughtful continuation of the beloved short. Go to Full Review Rosalynn Try-Hane Liquid Marmalade 01/14/2025
Representation and diversity are so important and Young Love excels at both with each episode focusing solid storytelling. It’s what makes Young Love so smart, refreshing, and really engaging. Go to Full Review Courtney Small That Shelf 09/27/2023
Offering an amusing and entertaining slice of everyday life, Young Love is a charming series that reminds us that nothing is unreachable when one has family lifting you up. Go to Full Review Ty'Kira Smalls Common Sense Media 09/27/2023
4/5
Young Love isn't afraid to present complex topics that will open up room for conversation between parents and their kids. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Matthew A. Cherry

Creator

Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi

Stephen Love

Issa Rae

Angela Young

Loretta Devine

Gigi Young

Harry Lennix

Russell Young

Tamar Braxton

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 21, 2023 Self Love Now cancer-free, Angela attempts to juggle both work and parenthood, while Stephen fails to impress up-and-coming rapper Lil Ankh. With her parents preoccupied, Zuri faces her school’s fundraiser alone. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 21, 2023 Just Love After finding a list of goals for her post-cancer life, Angela attempts to knock them all out in one day, dragging a distracted Stephen along with her. Meanwhile, Zuri takes the opportunity to procrastinate on an important project. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 21, 2023 Work Love While Angela rakes it in at the salon thanks to a new app, Stephen fights to get the money he’s owed from Lil Ankh. Back home, Zuri finds herself roped into an epic battle of the sexes as her grandparents spar over their laundry and landlord duties. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 21, 2023 Charity Love After Zuri forges a connection with a classmate experiencing homelessness, Angela goes viral – and finds herself trading “kindness” for clout. When his mother urges him to mentor his teenage nephew, Amir, Stephen attempts to find common ground in art. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 12, 2023 Jingle Love When Lil Ankh disses his beats yet again, Stephen decides to work with a marketing firm desperate for a song to advertise their morally questionable products. After taking on a wealthy new client, Angela pretends to be rich, while Zuri leaves the scouts and enters the cookie game. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 12, 2023 Lost Love Tired of fighting to get ahead, Stephen contemplates quitting music – until an unexpected heart to heart with Russell provides some much-needed perspective. Meanwhile, Angela’s search for purpose turns into a side-hustle as a life coach, and Zuri attempts a career as an oracle. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 19, 2023 Game Love After parting ways with Lil Ankh, Stephen loses himself in Amir’s latest video game creation, Hustle Quest. Later, Angela and Gigi join forces to fight back against a sketchy pyramid scheme, while Zuri turns to an unlikely source for advice on how to bag her bully. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 19, 2023 Chicago Love Hoping to make the most of a rare free day, Stephen and Angela pay a visit to their favorite restaurant – only to find the entire block has succumbed to gentrification. Left to babysit Zuri, Amir convinces his younger cousin to come along on a rule-breaking adventure. Back home, Gigi longs to rekindle the spark after Russell plans a less-than-romantic 30th anniversary date. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 5, 2023 Protest Love When Angela temporarily takes charge of the salon, mounting pressure to be the “cool boss” gets in the way of her goals. After a recording session goes awry, Stephen struggles to get over his creative insecurities. Meanwhile, Zuri finds herself channeling her inner Angela Davis as the leader of a schoolwide revolution. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 5, 2023 Generational Love On a school fieldtrip, Angela frets over her connection with an increasingly distant Zuri – and is welcomed into a support group for needy parents. When his attempt to turn Amir into a sneakerhead backfires, Stephen is forced to confront his outdated views on manhood. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 5, 2023 Faith Love After Gigi decides that her granddaughter needs to go to church, Zuri attempts to nurture a relationship with God in hopes of winning the title of Star Student. Later, Angela and Stephen wrestle with their finances, while Zuri casts a heavenly spell on her classmates. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 5, 2023 Love Love When Zuri expresses insecurity about her parents’ relationship, Angela and Stephen finally begin to consider tying the knot. But when overeager family and friends get involved in planning the big day, long-held fears rise to the surface. Details

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Young Love — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Kevin R. Adams, Ricardo Curtis, Armen Melkonian, Sahle Robinson
Creator
Matthew A. Cherry
Executive Producer
Matthew A. Cherry, Karen Toliver, Carl Jones, Carl Reed, David Steward II, Monica A. Young
Screenwriter
Brian Ashburn, Keisha Zollar, Breannah Gibson, Jeanine Daniels, R. Malcolm Jones, Kelsey Barry, Carl Jones, Dayna Lynne North, Ranada Shepard
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 2023