Insecure Season 4 Episode 1 Recap: Lowkey Feelin' Myself
Today’s episode is kicking off a series of recaps of “Insecure,” Issa Rae’s hit show on HBO. In these episodes, we’ll discuss the episode theme, do a recap of the major moments, and a deep dive into characters. At the end of each episode, I’m going to recommend a #BriBooks read for the main character, along with a song of the week and #OOTN--which fit on “Insecure” reigned supreme?
1:40 - As they say on the “Black Girls Squee” podcast, “Spoiler alert: We spoil shit.”
2:08-10:22: “Insecure” season 4 episode 1 recap
10:15 - The overarching theme of the episode: Every character is “Insecure” about their history
14:20 - My #BriBooks recommendation: I recommend Issa pick up “The Defining Decade: Why Your 20s Matter—And How to Make the Most of Them Now” by Meg Jay, PH.D. Here's an episode about “Bri Books” I recorded about the book, featuring actor and creator Cyndii Johnson.
16:15 - Song of the week is “Cool Enough” by TeaMarrr. TeaMarr recently signed with Issa Rae’s music label “Raedio.” the song is about the feeling of being emotionally betrayed, although at time we betray ourselves.
17:30 - #OOTN - Issa Rae in a vegan leather Nanusha wrap skirt and blazer set
OTHER EPISODES MENTIONED
Yvonne Orji, the actor who portrays Molly on “Insecure,” was a speaker at the 2019 MTYRetreat in Cancun, Mexico where she dropped countless gems about remaining laser-focused while reaching for your future. Here’s an episode I recorded with “Swirl Suite” host Sarita Chaves about the retreat experience.
Pssst, Bri Books just recorded a podcast episode about historical fiction novels and TV shows you should watch. SUBSCRIBE TO BRI BOOKS ON APPLE PODCASTS
