Insecure Season 3 Has a Lot To 'Like'
There's Nothing 'Insecure' About the Evolutionary Episodes in Issa Rae's Emmy-Nominated HBO Series
The newest season of Insecure is back and it's the best one yet.
The premiere episode " Better-Like" demonstrates that Issa Dee (Issa Rae) and her squad are all about growth and evolution this time around. But much like in our real lives, the season shows how endings and new beginnings aren't always cut and dry.
Viewers pick back up where we left off on the heels of a broken fling between Issa and Daniel King ( Y'lan Noel). Issa is stuck at a stagnant job at We Got Y'all and too broke to move out. And sadly for #TeamLawrence, we see no trace of her other ex (Jay Ellis). Things are looking better for her bestie Molly (Y'vonne Orji) who was last seen leaving a messy situation with her polyamorous plaything, Alejandro "Dro" Pena (Sarunas J. Jackson). The six-foot-something with an awkward smile managed to make Molly break all of her dating rules and get involved in an unconventional relationship.
This time Molly is wiser with a new job and new boundaries embracing the idea to "Do-Better".
Each situation is something that could happen to any working millennial. We see things from Issa's view on her ex's couch and from the driver's seat of her side hustle driving for Lyft (sometimes known as the #PartyLyft). All of this happening while trying to find happiness and love amidst the common #struggle of "adulting."
The mesmerizing aspects of the show come from the hip-hop-heavy interludes featuring both mainstream and undercover artists and fashion-forward looks that really embody each character's personality. These incredible looks have been curated by stylist Ayanna J. Kimani. At one point we see Issa in an unforgettable oxblood-colored sweatshirt with a cartoon Biggie Smalls in the center adorned in a mosaic Coogi print. James' style selections speak to the overall vibe of the show which is fresh and fun with a hint of '90s nostalgia.
The show's attention to detail is what makes every scene so enthralling, paying homage to the things that make Black culture unique. Almost all of the main stars have natural hairstyles and the language between characters is a special blend of AAVE that feels very intentional for the audience.
Insecure is super-relatable because it's written in a language that aging millennials can appreciate.
Rae shows us a really adventurous L.A., taking us from night clubs to recording studios. But the among the most memorable scenes is the love letter-like stroll that Issa takes through Leimert Park . She unabashedly represents her city through a lens that showcases the area as one of the last ungentrified areas and a cornerstone of #BlackExcellence, full of Black owned businesses that she has recognized growing up in the Southern region of Los Angeles.
For those of us who have followed the show from its very first episode, it's like witnessing a friend mature in front of you. Not only have the characters evolved, but the artistry, writing, and depth of the program have been tapped into. The show will premiere this weekend on the heels of an Emmy nomination. Make sure you tune in this Sunday, August 12th to get a glimpse of the brilliant third season of the show.
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