When Insecure returned to HBO in mid-April, after being off the air for nearly two years, the romantic comedy proved a welcome distraction for many seeking escapism.
TV Academy voters who'd never fully warmed to the series took notice. The show landed a whopping eight nominations for its fourth season, including a first-ever mention in the best comedy race.
Showrunner Prentice Penny, who produces the series alongside creator and star Issa Rae, is thrilled about the recognition but also a little conflicted.
After all, Insecure is an all-too-rare example of a series made by Black talent — a fact that's been all the more apparent in summer 2020 as America and Hollywood confront systemic racism.
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