The highly anticipated new season of “Insecure” starts this Sunday, April 12th at 10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.
Season four follows the main characters in the aftermath of the decisions they made in the last season.
Issa pursues a passion project she actually cares about, Molly navigates a real relationship for the first time, Lawrence figures out what leveling-up means for him, and we see the effect of Tiffany’s new baby on the dynamic of the friend group.
Along the way, we’ll see these characters evaluating relationships, both new and old, in an effort to figure out who and what comes with them in this next phase of their lives.
“Insecure” stars Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Natasha Rothwell, Amanda Seales, Kendrick Sampson and Alexander Hodge.
Check out the video below, where the cast of “Insecure” shares what to expect in Season 4!
UB has your synopsis of the first five episodes!
Season 4 – Episode 1 | Lowkey Feelin’ Myself
With Condola’s (Christina Elmore) guidance, Issa (Issa Rae) prepares for a mixer in her courtyard to pitch the block party to potential sponsors – but tensions rise when they discover a mutual connection. Molly (Yvonne Orji) begins to develop unexpected feelings for Andrew (Alexander Hodge).Written by Issa Rae; directed by Kevin Bray.
Season 4 – Episode 2 | Lowkey Distant
When Issa (Issa Rae) and Condola (Christina Elmore) decide to confront the elephant in the room head-on, Lawrence (Jay Ellis) gets uncomfortable. In search of a real connection, Molly (Yvonne Orji) struggles to get Andrew (Alexander Hodge) to open up during a carefully architected date night.Written by Amy Aniobi; directed by Thembi Banks.
Season 4 – Episode 3 | Lowkey Thankful
While Molly’s (Yvonne Orji) family celebrates Thanksgiving together, Issa (Issa Rae) and Ahmal (Jean Elie) decide to do their own thing. Meanwhile, when Lawrence (Jay Ellis) joins Friendsgiving at Condola’s (Christina Elmore) house, the new couple breaks some awkward ground.Written by Phil Augusta Jackson; directed by Mark Sadlek.
Season 4 – Episode 4 | Lowkey Losin’ It
The girls get together to help Tiffany (Amanda Seales) with her new baby girl. Later, Issa (Issa Rae) struggles to finalize key details for the block party and turns to Molly (Yvonne Orji) to leverage Andrew’s (Alexander Hodge) connections.Written by Laura Kittrell; directed by Nijla Mumin.
Season 4 – Episode 5 | Lowkey Movin’ On
With the block party finally here, Issa (Issa Rae) is determined to deliver a memorable event, despite some surprises. Meanwhile, Tiffany (Amanda Seales) enjoys a break from her baby, Kelli (Natasha Rothwell) entertains a gullible new boo, and Molly (Yvonne Orji) attempts to put a grudge on hold.Written by Syreeta Singleton; directed by Stella Meghie.
UB spoke with Issa Rae in 2013 in support of the talk series, exhale.
We asked what inspired her web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl (which put her on the map) & did she expect the success of it? “I didn’t expect the success. I thought my family and friends would like it. I felt like I was exhibiting a sense of humor that we all share. It was inspired by my sense of humor with shows of color.“ Issa went on to say; “And shows that I really liked like Seinfeld and getting featured characters of color. So I was like let me create a show that gives the best of both worlds. Where the leading character was someone I could relate to, have a sense of humor and my sense of humor. I’m really selfish, but I did it.”
Glow Up Games, a new creative tech studio founded by an all women of color team, has also announced their premier launch title: a free-to-play mobile game based off the series. Produced in partnership with HBO, Insecure: The Come Up Game takes the world of Issa Dee and her friends and brings the friendships, drama, and misadventures to life. The game will be released this year to tie in with season four of the show, with new features and story content being added monthly.
With The Come Up Game, players will find themselves trying to realize their LA dreams, climbing from the club to the boardroom – and reflecting their journey through a rap creation game inspired by Issa’s own mirror rhymes in “Insecure.”
The initial game release is an addictive rap word game that allows players to take the pen from Issa to create their own rhymes in front of the mirror and share them with friends. After downloading the game, players will receive new updates monthly adding new gameplay features and fresh storylines involving Issa, Molly, Kelli, and Tiffany. Players will pursue new love interests, battle neighborhood adversaries, and navigate messy situations. For more information visit insecurethecomeupgame.com
