The networks had most of their fall premieres in the last two weeks of September (with a few exceptions), but it looks like HBO will debut in October 2021. We already knew we’d see the third season of Succession and Larry David’s return to Curb Your Enthusiasm. Still, October will also see the fifth and final season of the Issa Rae-led comedy series Insecure.
In addition to acting, Rae co-created the Insecure series with Larry Wilmore (he is also an executive producer). The Emmy-winning series last aired on HBO in June 2020, so fans will surely be glad it’s a year away before it returns.
Get out everything you need to know about Insecure season 5 here.
What is the plot of Insecure?
In the first four seasons of Insecure, viewers followed Issa Dee as she struggled through the complex professional and personal terrain of being a modern African American woman in Los Angeles.
One of the focal points of Insecure’s fourth season was the fractured relationship between Issa and her best friend, Molly. The two split up halfway through the season but reunited in the finale. That doesn’t mean everything is back to normal, though.
While there’s no information yet on the plot of season five, the trailer published by HBO shows that Issa and Molly are still trying to figure out how to keep their newly reestablished friendship from breaking down again. Also, love, both personal and romantic, will be part of the main characters’ storylines.
Who is the main character of Insecure?
Insecure brought Issa Rae, who plays Issa Dee in the series, to her breakthrough. Rae received two Emmy nominations for her performance in the series, leading to film roles in movies such as Lovebirds, The Photograph, and Little.
Molly is the second most important character in Insecure after Issa and is played by Yvonne Orji. She was also nominated for an Emmy (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy) series and recently starred in the Hulu film Vacation Friends.
Other returning cast members include Jay Ellis as Lawrence, Natasha Rothwell as Kelli, Amanda Seales as Tiffany, and Courtney Taylor as Sequoia. For a complete list of cast members, visit IMDb.
When will the fifth season of “Insecure” be released?
The season finale of “Insecure” will air on October 24 at 10 pm British time on HBO. It will be followed by “Succession,” which debuts on October 17 and airs weekly at 9 pm Eastern. Check Your Enthusiasm will also be part of HBO’s Sunday night schedule at 10:30 pm.
In addition to broadcasting on HBO’s TV channel, Insecure will also stream on HBO Max. For that, of course, you’ll need a subscription to HBO Max (which HBO TV subscribers get automatically), which you can purchase ad-free ($14.99) or with ads ($9.99).
Are there any reviews for “Insecure” season 5?
Before its premiere on October 24, the first reviews for the fifth and final season of “Insecure” are coming in. In their study, Variety calls the direction the last ten episodes seem to be rewarding, but at the same time a bit disappointing, as some of the elements that helped make the show work so we’ll have to be avoided due to Issa’s natural and well-deserved evolution. However, The Hollywood Reporter found that the series continues to move forward “with its characteristic poise and aesthetic elegance.”
How to Watch Insecure
An HBO account is a must, both for the traditional TV channel and for HBO Max. With an HBO Max account, you also have access to all previous seasons of Insecure.
HBO Max is available both as a standalone app and an extension of other services, such as Hulu, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. You can also purchase individual episodes or entire seasons of the HBO series through Amazon Prime Video.
Is there a trailer for Insecure season 5?
The trailer for Insecure Season 5 opens with another conversation in the mirror between Issa and a story of herself, this time a more modern Issa. We also learn that Issa will be returning to her alma mater, Stanford, later in the season. Check out the trailer below.
