Insecure as Fuck

**Insecure as Fuck** is the first episode of the first season of *Insecure*. It premiered on October 9, 2016.

## Synopsis

Series Premiere. In the wake of her 29th birthday, Issa Dee and her best friend Molly reconsider their life choices.

## Plot

Issa Dee gives a speech to a high school class as a representative of the non-profit organisation, We Got Ya'll. The class seems disinterested, however, and mocks Issa for sounding English, when she is actually from Africa; they continue to prod into her personal life and she finally explodes, citing that she didn't dream of having this job, and that she is — despite what the class think — in a committed relationship of five years.

She vents her frustrations in the mirror at home, where she announces that instead of keeping a journal, she has taken up rapping. It is her twenty-ninth birthday, and she receives a message from her ex-boyfriend, Daniel King, wishing her a happy birthday and telling her that he misses her. She is about to respond, but hesitates when her current boyfriend, Lawrence, begins to wake up. Issa wonders if it is possible to be more successful like her best friend, Molly Carter, who works as a lawyer and is loved by everyone.

At work, Molly is experiencing relationship issues of her own, however, as she receives a message from the guy she has been seeing revealing that he isn't ready for a relationship at the moment. Molly later reveals this to Issa at her birthday meal later that night. She is confused as to why she is never the one, and remarks that guys either want too much sex, or no sex. Issa makes a joke that her "pussy" is broken. Issa, confused about the situation she finds herself with Lawrence and Daniel, tells Molly that she is going to break up with Lawrence when she gets home. Molly calls her bluff, citing that she wouldn't.

When Issa arrives home, however, she is disappointed when Lawrence reveals that his interview didn't go well, and asks if they can stay in and get take-out. She reluctantly agrees, but secretly messages Daniel back, remarking that she misses him too.

The day after at work, Issa becomes increasingly annoyed when Frieda begins talking about the kids before, and how they're statistically less likely to get a job. Eventually, Issa explodes, shouting that "You're wrong!". Issa is caught in an awkward situation when she is asked what she thinks, and makes up an idea about building a community project outside of the school. She receives a message from Daniel saying that they shoyld meet soon and hang out; Issa smiles at the message.

Walking into the office, Molly sees everyone surrounding Diane. She enquires what is going on, and Diane reveals that she is engaged. Molly smiles and acts happy for Diane, but leaves to call Issa in tears over the whole situation; Issa remarks that they should go out that night, given she has seen a poster for an event Daniel is attending.

Issa gets ready and tries on numerous shades of lipstick and makeup to match. She finally settles on a colour and tells Lawrence that she is taking Molly out. Issa becomes irritated when Lawrence remarks that Molly's standards are too high, and remarks that "maybe she should lower them like I did". Lawrence is confused, but Issa hints at breaking up, citing that she is sleeping at Molly's.

Molly and Issa arrive at the club, and Molly is reluctant to enter, citing that it isn't their scene. Nevertheless, they decide to make a night of it, and talk about whether Issa and Lawrence are still together. A guy approaches Molly, and Issa is thrilled when Daniel finds her at the bar. Daniel is aware that Issa has a dream of being a rapper, and dares Issa to take to the stage and perform a rap. Issa does, reciting a rap titles "Broken Pussy". When Molly reveals that she is the subject of the rap, the man walks away disappointed.

Molly doesn't forget Issa's actions, however, and becomes angry on the journey home that Issa would make fun of her heartbreak. The two have a heated discussion, and Molly accuses Issa of suggesting the bar as she knew Daniel would be there — Issa dismisses this, denying the whole ordeal. Moments later, Issa stops listening, however, when she receives a message from Daniel. Molly is reserved and tells Issa that she would be making a mistake if she slept with him. Molly gets out of the car to walk home.

Issa drives to Daniel's house, and the two talk in her car. He kisses her, but Issa pulls away, citing that she just got out of a relationship, and wants to try to be something new. Daniel tells her he isn't looking for a relationship, and Issa realises that she has been made to look the fool. She drives to Molly's house with potato snacks and the two spend the night together.

## Cast

* Jay Ellis as Lawrence Walker
* Yvonne Orji as Molly Carter
* Lisa Joyce asFrieda

Co-Starring* Sujata Day as Sarah
* Mason McCulley as Ken
* Kathreen Khavari as Patricia
* Moustapha Lamine Diop as Lamine Dee
* Ricky Woznichak as Lawyer
* Veronica Mannion as Kitty
* David Gurrola as 6th Grade Boy
* Tiana Le as Dayniece
* Maya Erskine as Diane Nakamura
* Y'Lan Noel as Daniel King
* Ivan Shaw]] as Justin
* Langston Kerman as Jered

## Gallery

### Promotional Videos

INSECURE Season 1 TRAILER (2016) New HBO SeriesBroken Pussy

## References

1. ↑ HBO Press Release
2. ↑ http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-10-9-2016.html