"Insecure" Review
- Mar 16, 2022
- 2 min read
"A friendship like this doesn't come around often, so it's important to value it while it's here."
Every Sunday, viewers could gather around their TV, pop a wine bottle, and enjoy a laugh as they stream a new episode of this critically acclaimed comedy on HBO Max.
Issa Rae is an actress, producer, writer, and creator of this hit series. Loosely inspired by her YouTube web series, "The Misadventures of An Awkward Black Girl," Issa Rae worked hard with HBO Max to produce a phenomenal series called "Insecure."
Insecure is a comedy-drama about two African American women, Issa Dee and Molly Carter, who have been best friends since college. The show displays their friendship journey while navigating different struggles faced, such as racism, career changes, romance, mental health, and more.
Issa Dee is a 29-year-old woman working for a nonprofit organization and continuing a five-year relationship with her boyfriend. She's striving for change in her career and her love life to achieve happiness.
Molly Carter is a lawyer who is very confident in her profession. However, when it comes to romance, she has a lot of failed relationships that bring out her insecurities.
It's intriguing to watch these two women's friendship and identity grow throughout the show. They may disagree and get into disputes, but their friendship is authentic and will last a lifetime, regardless of everything they go through.
Aside from the friendship aspect, the heart and identity of the show is black excellence—diversity in skin colors, body types, hairstyles, fashion styles, personalities, and music. The cinematography is a visual movement that highlights black people beautifully in all of their glory, from their skin color to their joy. It shows the humanity of black people in a generation that desperately needs it.
"Insecure" also raises awareness of various issues African Americans face daily. The issues showcased are racial microaggressions, stereotypes, code-switching, and double standards.
The authenticity and relatability of the series makes it easy to feel connected to the characters and the situations they experience.
If you are looking for a new show to watch, I strongly suggest you watch all five seasons of "Insecure." It is a cultural phenomenon for the new generation that follows iconic popular African American series like "Girlfriends," "Martin," and more.
"Something for us, by us."
P.S: If you love the Insecure soundtrack as much as I do, here is a Spotify playlist that contains all of the best songs.
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