Her romantic life is worse than messy.

Ex-boyfriend Lawrence is nowhere in sight.

She’s struggling in every direction.

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You could say that [pushes glasses up nose] shelacks security.

It’s a low point for Issa.

But the first four episodes ofInsecure’s third season are all highs, sending the characters in new directions.

Previously, Daniel was a tantalizing temptation.

(Forget those played-out bass beats, Daniel’s all about the strings!)

The fourth episode is a different kind of semi-date scenario.

The sweet flirty banter merges seamlessly with a romantic vision of South LA splendor.

As a performer, Rae has a tangible comedic awkwardness that masks a deep well of self-confidence.

Insecurejuggles these complications marvelously, blending swoony-sexy swagger with laugh-out-loud comedy.

There’s a big plot tease in the first half of this season.

The four women are planning to attend a certain desert music festival beloved by the worst people on Instagram.

Holy Millennial Hell, canInsecuresurviveCoachella?

I can’t watch.