Immerse yourself into the hilarity and poignancy of Insecure
Insecure starts with Issa Rae — front and center. She is in front of a class, pitching a program from the NGO that she’s working at called We Got Y’all. We find her standing tall and yet, there’s an uneasiness in her that glares all through the screen. Rigid and awkward, she got tossed questions by the kids about being a black woman, her relationship and all. Afterwards, she’s bitching about it with her friend, also a black woman — Molly — who’s also bitching about how she cannot find a man.
This is it. This is the show that I have been wanting to see. Created by Issa Rae (Awkward Black Girl) and Larry Wilmore (The Daily Show, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore), the premise of this show is, as Issa called it, about the awkward experiences of African-American women. Premiered in 2016, Insecure already won over all the reigning TV critics and celebrities, birthing a mainstream following for the salacious, humorous, and emotionally provocative journey of both Issa and Molly.
It doesn’t stop there, Insecure also provides an extensive study of relationship. Issa is in a relationship with Lawrence for five years. At times, that would mean that whatever basis that they build on to that relationship works. But here we are, seeing how Issa is bored, basically. Lawrence has been unemployed for quite some time, and by living with her, there are a bunch of dilemmas that rise upon their situations. Is Issa comfortable being the moneymaker in the house? Why did Lawrence lose his interest of going out and winning at something? Will Issa do something to compromise her apprehension? What kind of thing? These are all valid and logical questions — which makes this story interesting.
Imagination plays a lot in this show. Often times, we will find Issa in front of a mirror, telling her feelings through rapping. Which has always been her system and every damn time, it is so funny, raunchy, and ironic. These moments are familiar, they’re so close to your heart because you may find a piece of yourself in Issa. Which is why it’s a testament to how great Issa Rae at concocting her characters. The characters that she write are always fully realized and the consequences that each character make lead to a great deal of — for lack of a better word — relatable repercussions. That’s what makes the story better.
Essentially, the show is made to make black people humane in the midst of ugly and misunderstood stereotypes. But it doesn’t shy away from the positivity and the overt enthusiasm, the carefree black girl magic. And it succeeds, even more than my expectation. ‘Insecure’ presents the contemporary lives of human beings and their intricate, discreet human conditions. The effortlessness of Issa’s journey never feels forced or severe. Such a wonder to have this story existing in all around us.
Insecure season 2 starts now every Sunday at HBO!
