Why you should discover the third season of Insecure

Alongside a great soundtrack and phenomenal cinematography, Issa Rae's blinding contemporary comedy boasts a stellar cast

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The return of Insecure – the eternally dysfunctional, mirror-rapping reflection of many a millennial – is imminent, and this time there doesn't seem to be any sign of Lawrence (Jay Ellis), Insecure’s frustratingly charming, but similarly misguided former leading man.

After last season’s gut-wrenching finale, in which he and Issa (Issa Rae) finally parted ways for good, it’s refreshing to see her attempting to take the reins on her life — albeit indenial about her financial and domestic situation.

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Last season, we left Issa grappling with a rent hike on her former Inglewood apartment. Left with few options, we also saw her return to the company (and home) of her on-again, off-again friend-cum-romantic partner Daniel (Y’lan Noel), but with the caveat that, regardless of their chemistry, they’d just be friends. Molly (Yvonne Orji), who last season threw caution to the wind and found comfort in the arms of her married best friend Dro (Sarunas J Jackson), seems to have left her short-lived spontaneity in the dust. Overlooked and underestimated by her employers at a largely white law firm, she has instead opted to go with an entirely new company.

Also back are Kelli (Natasha Rothwell) and the now heavily pregnant Tiffany (Amanda Seales), and there’s a little more focus on — and pearls of wisdom from — them than we’ve seen before.

As ever, Insecure promises an excellent soundtrack, amazing cinematography, and storylines that every once in a while are a little too close to our lives for comfort.

Malibu, this show has been missed.

Insecure season 3 starts on Sky Atlantic and Now TV on 16 August

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