TV-MASynopsis
Watch Insecure (2016) Season 1 online on iFILM — HBO's eight-episode comedy-drama about two Black best friends figuring out work, love and themselves in Los Angeles, created by and starring Issa Rae.
Issa turns twenty-nine stuck in two ruts at once: a dead-end job at a youth non-profit and a stalled relationship with Lawrence, who has been unemployed and parked on the couch for too long. Trying to be bolder, she only makes things messier — an old flame resurfaces, an off-the-cuff open-mic rap goes viral, and the cracks with Lawrence start to show. Her best friend Molly, a sharp corporate lawyer, has the career handled but keeps sabotaging her own love life by trying too hard. The season pushes the two women toward a falling-out that tests how honest their friendship really is.
What makes this first season land is the recognizable awkwardness and a pitch-perfect LA soundtrack rather than big melodrama. It's for anyone who likes a frank coming-of-age show in the lane of Girls, told from a different point of view. Stream Insecure Season 1 online on iFILM.
8 episodes
S1·E1Insecure 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.
S1·E2Messy as F**k
After the unexpected events of the previous night, Issa tries to decide what to do about Lawrence, while sticking to her plan to embrace a bolder side of herself. Molly treats herself to a “fancy day” and goes on a promising date. Lawrence gets advice from an unexpected source.
S1·E3Racist as F**k
Issa and Lawrence try to move past their issues at home, as she deals with her colleagues’ doubts and he gets a reality check from a head hunter. Molly introduces Jared to her friends, and later struggles to give words of wisdom to a new summer associate at work.
S1·E4Thirsty as F**k
Although things are better than ever with Lawrence, Issa turns to Daniel for help during Career Day. Molly finds herself in a tough position when a partner asks her to give Rasheeda a talking-to. Facing disappointment at his new job, Lawrence bonds with a surprising confidante.
S1·E5Shady as F**k
Issa is mortified when a video of her profanity-laced rap at an open-mike night goes viral.
S1·E6Guilty as F**k
Issa tries to hide her guilt from Lawrence, who reiterates his love for her. Meanwhile, Molly dives into a new romance, but has second thoughts about the future after learning unsavory details about her new boyfriend's past.
S1·E7Real as F**k
Issa preps for a fund-raiser, but has trouble staying focused. Meanwhile, Lawrence mulls a job opportunity; and Molly learns something new from an old friend.
S1·E8Broken as F**k
The lingering tension between Molly and Issa threatens to resurface during a girls’ trip. Lawrence reconnects with his friends.
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