Insecure

Insecure is a new HBO comedy TV show that follows characters Issa and Molly as they struggle with everyday issues like work, friendship, relationships, and self-esteem. Both characters are the opposite of the strong black woman archetype, instead they are both confused and unhappy at the way their lives have turned out. Issa, the main character, seems unhappy with both of her jobs and with her long-term boyfriend. Meanwhile Molly, Issa's best friend, has a successful career but can't seem to find love. Their personalities and insecurities mirror each other, giving the audience both sides of the coin to look at. In the first episode Issa breaks up with her boyfriend. Later when she is out with Molly, she meets up with an old "friend" who gives her all the sweet-talking her heart desires. This gives her confidence to complete her real accomplishment of the night, which is to go on stage and rap about her friend Molly. Her rap, "Broken Pussy", is a hit with the audience and seems to give Issa the confidence she needs in herself. However, as a consequence, Molly's date leaves her and Molly is left distraught and alone. Molly and Isa get into a argument and Molly leaves, leaving Issa to continue where she left off with her date. After a long night of flirting, Issa and her date are about to go to his place when she tells him she isn't ready for a relationship, and so the night ends with her alone as well. At the end of the episode though, Issa goes to her friend Molly's house and apologizes to her. Molly forgives her and the episode ends with them laughing among each other. Overall, the show is about two young women and the bond they share. It's current and relateable to the younger generation, and despite being a show about black women, caters to a bigger audience than that. Because everyone is insecure about something.