Love Is ( tv series ) - wikipedia Love Is ( tv series ) Love Is Genre Comedy - drama Created by Mara Brock Akil Salim Akil Starring Michele Weaver Will Catlett Wendy Davis Idara Victor Tyrone Brown Yootha Wong - Loi - Sing Kadeem Hardison Clarke Peters Composer ( s ) Akira Kosemura Country of origin United States Original language ( s ) English No. of seasons No. of episodes 10 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) Mara Brock Akil Salim Akil Running time 42 minutes Production company ( s ) Harpo Films Akil Productions Warner Horizon Television Release Original network Oprah Winfrey Network Picture format 480i HDTV 1080i Original release June 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 06 - 19 ) -- present External links Website Love Is ( stylized as Love Is ___ ) is an American drama television series created and produced by Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil. Based on the Akils ' real - life relationship, the series follows a modern - day power couple in Black Hollywood balancing successful careers and family over three decades. The series premiered on June 19, 2018, on the Oprah Winfrey Network. On July 31, 2018, it was renewed for a second season. Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast and Characters 2.1 Main 2.2 Recurring 3 Episodes 4 Production 4.1 Development 4.2 Casting 5 Reception 5.1 Critical response 5.2 Ratings 6 References 7 External links Plot In 2017 a black power couple tell the story of their rise to fame in Hollywood starting in the 1990 's. When they meet, Nuri is a comedy sitcom staff writer who longs to work in drama and Yasir is an aspiring but out of work writer / director. Cast and Characters Main Michele Weaver as Nuri Summers in the year 1997 Will Catlett as Yasir Omar in the year 1997 Wendy Davis as Nuri in the year 2017 Clarke Peters as Yasir in the year 2017 Idara Victor as Angela in the year 1997 Tyrone Brown as Sean in the year 1997 Yootha Wong - Loi - Sing as Ruby in the year 1997 Kadeem Hardison as Norman in the year 1997 Recurring Tammy Townsend as Carol, the mother of Nuri Loretta Devine as Betty, the mother of Yasir Tim Reid as Sean in 2017. Vanessa Bell Calloway as Angela in 2017 Tosin Morohunfola as Keith Episodes No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date US viewers ( millions ) `` Nuri and Yasir '' Mara Brock Akil Mara Brock Akil June 19, 2018 ( 2018 - 06 - 19 ) 1.00 `` First Date '' Robert Townsend Mara Brock Akil June 26, 2018 ( 2018 - 06 - 26 ) 0.976 `` ( Her ) Questions '' Tanya Hamilton Mara Brock Akil July 3, 2018 ( 2018 - 07 - 03 ) 0.709 `` ( His ) Answers '' Cheryl Dunye Jerron Horton July 10, 2018 ( 2018 - 07 - 10 ) 0.983 5 `` Acceptance '' Oz Scott Michelle Listenbee Brown July 17, 2018 ( 2018 - 07 - 17 ) 1.14 6 `` Supportive '' Karen Gaviola Story by : Jerron Horton & Will Catlett Teleplay by : Jerron Horton July 24, 2018 ( 2018 - 07 - 24 ) 0.868 7 `` Not Valentine 's Day '' Salli Richardson Mara Brock Akil & Jerron Horton July 31, 2018 ( 2018 - 07 - 31 ) 0.614 8 `` Rose ( Going Home ) '' Neema Barnette Michelle Listenbee Brown August 7, 2018 ( 2018 - 08 - 07 ) 0.700 9 `` A First Script '' Rachael Holder Melora Rivera August 14, 2018 ( 2018 - 08 - 14 ) 0.980 10 `` Love Is Engagement '' TBA TBA August 21, 2018 ( 2018 - 08 - 21 ) 1.06 Production Development The series originated under the title Documenting Love, a multi-camera comedy project at ABC with a pilot production commitment in August, 2016. The project, which did not go to production at ABC network, later was rewriten as a one - hour single - camera dramedy. On July 18, 2017, it was announced that the project, now titled Love Is, was ordered direct - to - series on Oprah Winfrey Network for airing in 2018. Casting On December 6, 2017, it was announced that newcomers Michele Weaver and Will Catlett will stars as Nuri, a sitcom staff writer, and Yasir, a writer - director. On January 16, 2018, Idara Victor, Tyrone Brown, Kadeem Hardison, Yootha Wong - Loi - Sing, and Lana Young have been cast as series regulars. On February 15, 2018 Clarke Peters joined the cast as regular. On February 16, 2018, it was announced that Tammy Townsend, Loretta Devine, Tim Reid and Vanessa Bell Calloway have been tapped for recurring roles on the series. On April 13, 2018, it was announced that Wendy Davis will replace Lana Young as Nuri in the year 2017. Reception Critical response On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 80 % based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 6.7 / 10. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 66 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating `` generally favorable reviews ''. Ratings No. Title Air date Rating ( 18 -- 49 ) Viewers ( millions ) `` Nuri and Yasir '' June 19, 2018 0.3 1.00 `` First Date '' June 26, 2018 0.3 0.976 `` ( Her ) Questions '' July 3, 2018 0.2 0.709 `` ( His ) Answers '' July 10, 2018 0.3 0.983 5 `` Acceptance '' July 17, 2018 0.3 1.14 6 `` Supportive '' July 24, 2018 0.2 0.868 7 `` Not Valentine 's Day '' July 31, 2018 0.2 0.614 8 `` Rose '' August 7, 2018 0.2 0.700 9 `` A First Script '' August 14, 2018 0.3 0.980 10 `` Love Is Engagement '' August 21, 2018 0.3 1.06 References Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( May 8, 2018 ). `` ' Love Is___ ' Premiere Date Set On OWN ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( July 31, 2018 ). `` ' Love Is ___ ' Renewed By OWN For Season 2 ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 31, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` Love Is_ Listings ''. The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 20, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( June 20, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 6.19. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 20, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( June 27, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 6.26. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 27, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( July 5, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 7.3. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 5, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( July 11, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 7.10. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 11, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( July 18, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 7.17. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 18, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( July 25, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 7.24. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 25, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( August 1, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 7.31. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 1, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( August 8, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 8.7. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 8, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( August 15, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 8.14. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 15, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Metcalf, Mitch ( August 22, 2018 ). `` Updated : ShowBuzzDaily 's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals : 8.21. 2018 ''. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 22, 2018. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( August 26, 2016 ). `` ABC Nabs Mara Brock Akil & Salim Akil Romantic Comedy ' Documenting Love ' With Pilot Production Commitment ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2018. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie ( July 18, 2017 ). `` OWN Orders Relationship Dramedy Series From Mara Brock Akil & Salim Akil ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2018. Jump up ^ Pedersen, Erik ( December 6, 2017 ). `` ' Love Is___ ' : Michele Weaver & Will Catlett Set As Leads For OWN Series From Akil Productions ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2018. Jump up ^ Otterson, Joe ( December 6, 2017 ). `` OWN Drama ' Love Is___ ' Casts Michele Weaver, Will Catlett in Lead Roles ''. Variety. Retrieved February 18, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( January 16, 2018 ). `` ' Love Is___ ' : OWN Relationship Dramedy From Mara Brock Akil & Salim Akil Adds Five To Cast ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( February 16, 2018 ). `` ' Love Is___ ' : Clarke Peters To Co-Star In OWN Relationship Dramedy From Mara Brock Akil & Salim Akil ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( February 16, 2018 ). `` ' Love Is___ ' : Tammy Townsend, Loretta Devine, Tim Reid & Vanessa Bell Calloway Set To Recur In OWN Dramedy ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( April 13, 2018 ). `` ' Love Is ___ ' : Wendy Davis Joins OWN Relationship Dramedy In Recasting ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 13, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Love Is ____ : Season 1 ( 2018 ) ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 23, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Love Is ____ Reviews ''. Metacritic. Retrieved August 1, 2018. External links Love Is on IMDb Oprah Winfrey Network original programming Current Greenleaf ( since 2016 ) If Loving You Is Wrong ( since 2014 ) Iyanla : Fix My Life ( since 2012 ) Love Is ( since 2018 ) Oprah 's Master Class ( since 2011 ) Queen Sugar ( since 2016 ) Super Soul Sunday ( since 2011 ) The Haves and the Have Nots ( since 2013 ) The Paynes ( since 2018 ) Former 6 Little McGhees ( 2012 -- 14 ) Addicted to Food ( 2011 ) All My Children ( 2013 ) America 's Money Class with Suze Orman ( 2012 ) Anna & Kristina 's Grocery Bag ( 2011 ) Belief ( 2015 ) Beverly 's Full House ( 2012 ) Blackboard Wars ( 2013 ) Breaking Down the Bars ( 2011 ) Carson Nation ( 2011 ) Deion 's Family Playbook ( 2014 -- 15 ) Deliver Me ( 2011 ) Extreme Clutter with Peter Walsh ( 2011 -- 12 ) Finding Sarah ( 2011 ) Flex & Shanice ( 2014 -- 16 ) For Peete 's Sake ( 2016 -- 17 ) Golden Sisters ( 2013 ) Houston Beauty ( 2013 ) It 's Not You, It 's Men ( 2016 ) Life with La Toya ( 2013 -- 14 ) Lindsay ( 2014 ) Lives on Fire ( 2012 ) Livin ' Lozada ( 2015 -- 16 ) Love Thy Neighbor ( 2013 -- 17 ) Lovetown, USA ( 2012 ) Married to the Army : Alaska ( 2012 ) Mom 's Got Game ( 2014 ) Mystery Diagnosis ( 2011 ) One Life to Live ( 2013 ) Oprah Prime ( 2012 -- 15 ) Oprah 's Lifeclass ( 2011 -- 14 ) Oprah : Where Are They Now ? ( 2012 - 17 ) Our America with Lisa Ling ( 2011 -- 14 ) Party at Tiffany 's ( 2011 ) Police Women of Dallas ( 2013 ) Raising Whitley ( 2013 - 16 ) Ryan and Tatum : The O'Neals ( 2011 ) Season 25 : Oprah Behind The Scenes ( 2011 ) Staten Island Law ( 2013 ) The Dr. Laura Berman Show ( 2011 ) The Gayle King Show ( 2011 ) The Judds ( 2011 ) The Rosie Show ( 2011 -- 12 ) Tyler Perry 's For Better or Worse ( 2013 -- 17 ) Welcome to Sweetie Pie 's ( 2011 -- 18 ) Why Not ? with Shania Twain ( 2011 ) Your OWN Show : Oprah 's Search for the Next TV Star ( 2011 ) Works of Mara Brock Akil Girlfriends ( 2000 -- 2008 ) with Salim Akil The Game ( 2006 -- 2015 ) Being Mary Jane ( 2013 -- present ) Black Lightning ( 2018 -- present ) Love Is ( 2018 -- present ) Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Love_Is_(TV_series)&oldid=857018303 '' Categories : 2018 American television series debuts 2010s American comedy - drama television series English - language television programs OWN : Oprah Winfrey Network original programs Television shows filmed in Atlanta Hidden categories : Use mdy dates from June 2018 Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 29 August 2018, at 01 : 08 ( UTC ). 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Question: who is the show love is based off of
Answer: Mara Brock Akil