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INSECURE Season 5 Episodes 1-10 Reactions & Recaps

Unpacked stories of the black female experience from the perspective of two female protagonists, Issa and Molly, who have been best friends since their college days at Stanford. Both in their late 20s, they navigate career and relationship experiences while living in their hometown, Los Angeles, California. They share a close bond, and throughout the show they deal with internal struggles with themselves, their friendship, and the African-American community. Issa works at a non-profit that benefits middle-school-aged students of color, “We Got Y’all.” She struggles to put the spark back into her relationship with her long-term boyfriend Lawrence, who has been slacking in their relationship since his start-up company failed. Molly is a successful corporate attorney who has career success but difficulty with dating men. The half-hour series explores social and racial issues that relate to the contemporary black experience.

Episode 1 Reaction – “Reunited, Okay?!“:

At her ten-year college reunion, Issa’s self doubt quickly surfaces, while Molly struggles to get out of her own head.

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Episode 2 Reaction – “Growth, Okay?!“:

Despite her now thriving business, Issa struggles to find her footing and turns to an old friend for support. Meanwhile, Molly contemplates jumping back into the dating pool.

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Episode 3 Reaction – “Pressure, Okay?!“:

Eager to embrace newfound responsibilities, one of Issa’s exes finds himself torn between two places.

Episode 4 Reaction – “Faulty, Okay?!“:

ssa and her new man tread awkward waters at a work-related social event. Meanwhile, Molly juggles multiple suitors, and Issa plays defense against online attacks about her business.

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Episode 5 Reaction – “Surviving, Okay?!“:

A family emergency finds Molly stretched thin between taking care of loved ones, staying on top of work, and zeroing in on her own perceived shortcomings. As a hectic day unfolds, Issa and her new man grow closer than ever.

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Episode 6 Reaction – “Tired, Okay?!“:

A distracted Issa mulls over work and love as she stumbles through the consequences of her falling out with a colleague. Meanwhile, Molly still struggling to cope with family matters- finds comfort in an unlikely source.

Episode 7 Reaction: “Chillin’, Okay?!“-

A long overdue girls’ night filled with self-reflection and real talk puts things into perspective for Issa and her friends.

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Episode 8 LIVE Recap: “Choices, Okay?!” –

At a crossroads in her career, Issa weighs the pros and cons of two viable paths while simultaneously contemplating an important personal next step. Meanwhile, Molly spends an overwhelming day getting her parents’ estate plan in order.

Episode 9 Reaction: “Out, Okay?!” –

At a friend’s going away party, Issa navigates unresolved feelings. After spending the day letting loose with her new man, Molly opens up about her fears.

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Episode 10 Reaction: “Everything Gonna Be, Okay?!” –

As she and her friends try to make time for each other no matter what, Issa looks back on all it took to get to where she is today.

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