10 Unpopular Opinions About HBO’s Insecure, According To Reddit

After five seasons, Insecure, Issa Rae’s beloved HBO series, is coming to an end. Fans have taken to Reddit to share their hot takes about the show.

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HBO’s Insecure, the comedy-drama from Issa Rae, has captivated audiences more and more with each passing season. It has provided a platform for burgeoning stars on screen like Yvonne Orji as well as artists like Rico Nasty from its acclaimed soundtrack, and as a whole, Insecure has been praised for its representation.

However, Insecure is coming to an end this year, and many viewers are feeling bittersweet about it. Fans have taken to Reddit to discuss the show’s end with a fervor and curiosity reminiscent of the end of The Sopranos and Seinfeld. Series finales are notorious for not pleasing everyone, and Reddit is already full of hot takes on the Insecure’s final season.

Condola Trapped Lawrence

The big cliffhanger from season 4 was when audiences find out Condola is pregnant, right after Lawrence and Issa get back together. Now, in season 5, Condola and Lawrence do their best to co-parent in an attempt to do what’s best for their son.

Reddit user Wodahs1 says that Lawrence is trapped in an impossible situation, where he either must “revolve his life around Condola’s” or become a deadbeat dad. Lawrence himself might agree, as he tells Condola she “blew [his] life up” early on in the season. However, many fans think that co-parenting is a perfectly reasonable approach to the situation.

Lawrence And Condola Can Work It Out

Another unpopular opinion is that Condola and Lawrence. The original romance of the series put Issa and Lawrence together, and the couple has been off and on since it began. While many fans are hoping the two will end up together, one Reddit user thinks Condola and Lawrence should go the distance.

They write, “there are obvious obstacles, but being a stepparent can be rewarding and fulfilling if all parties . . . are on the same page.” Fans of the show might point out Condola and Lawrence not only break up but also begin to resent each other as they attempt to co-parent. Lawrence ditches his plans to visit Condola and the baby as work piles up, and Condola doesn’t let Lawrence take his own son on an overnight trip. No matter what fans think, Condola and Lawrence seem to have some decisions to make, and romance likely isn’t in the cards.

Insecure Season 5 Stinks

Insecure has a loyal fanbase, but some audiences are losing their faith in the series. While its ravenous followers are savoring the final few episodes of the show, skeptics on Reddit are letting their disapproval be known. Reddit user Dualipasmoonchild writes that in season 5 “the writing, the timeline structure, the character development has been minimal.”

Fans that at season 5, the characters have already been developed. The timeline structure is non-linear, but is that really “minimal?” Others might say the disjointed timeline is a way of building up the big question on audiences’ minds this season: what happened between Lawrence and Issa?

Insecure Has Bad Writing

Insecure’s story is celebrated by many, but it is only one of the elements for which the show is praised. Its meticulously curated aesthetic brought together by amazing wardrobe, sets, lighting, and cinematography all make the show unique and beautiful. Insecure’s narrative has kept fans interested and on the edge of their seats, but not everyone is so captivated.

Reddit user Battle-Jaded cites a few reasons for saying the show has bad writing, from relying on “will they or won’t they” romantic dynamics to “plot holes.” The user references Dro’s disappearance and the lack of follow-up on Tiffany’s post-partum depression as examples. This is contrary to popular belief, as many fans love Insecure’s writing, particularly its quotes about dating.

Issa Is The Villain

Issa is Insecure’s protagonist, and the show wouldn’t be the success it is if audiences couldn’t relate to her in some way; there’s no doubt she’s the hero.

Issa wrongs people on the show, using Daniel as “just an itch [she] needed to scratch,” and leading Nathan on. However, audiences still know Issa is a good person. But Reddit user heismylovesong doesn’t agree. The user calls Issa an “adult child” with a lack of drive and a “horrible person,” specifically for cheating on Lawrence. Issa may have floundered early on, but she is still a heroine whom fans root for.

Lawrence Is The Villain

Lawrence is one of Insecure’s most celebrated characters, as anyone in touch with the Lawrence Hive knows all too well. He’s the male counterpart to Issa, a thriving force for the show whose character is developed almost as closely as Issa and Molly from the outset. However, like all of the characters, Lawrence has both good and bad moments.

But Reddit user Royal-Formal-6935 lists the reasons why Lawrence “always will be trash.” One is him relying on Issa financially during season 1. Lawrence also moves from one relationship to the next, and can often seem as directionless as Issa. However, with his new job and the responsibility of his son coming into focus this season, maybe fans will see him finally get his act together and silence the critics. Should Issa end up with Lawrence?

Insecure Has Too Much Sex

Insecure is praised for its authenticity, and Rae doesn’t hold back in telling her story. Some would argue the show’s many sex scenes are a part of that realness. These scenes are frequent, more sensual than graphic, and fit seamlessly into the plot. However, some fans find the scenes distracting.

Reddit user Takyo124 went to the platform to see if other fans agreed the show has a surplus of sex scenes, while other users like Oakzap425 disagreed saying, “no more or less than any other HBO series”. Fans of early HBO shows might think of nudity as a given for the network’s original series, so saying Insecure should tone it down is a hot take.

Perfect Episode Length

Insecure has gotten heat from fans who simply want more. Audiences have taken to Twitter and Reddit to beg the people behind the show for more frequent seasons, and even longer episodes. While many streaming dramas run for a standard forty minutes to an hour, Insecure episodes usually run for around thirty minutes.

However, Reddit user deidie explains why the episode length is “genius”. They say the “brevity of the episodes adds to the show’s appeal” explaining that fans are forced to make their own conclusions about characters based on the limited information they get from them in each episode. Whether fans agree or disagree, the episode length underscores the intentionality of the series.

Glad Insecure Is Ending

Diehard fans are mourning Insecure’s upcoming conclusion. While so many series like Game of Thrones produce seasons that go beyond the initial vision of the show, Insecure will end as its creators originally planned.

Reddit user Meggriffinsglasses is fed up with the show, saying they “can’t handle more lazy plots and half assed writing” and goes on to praise the show’s aesthetics but continue to disapprove of its narrative. With multiple users coming to Reddit to critique the show’s writing, will these unsatisfied fans change their tune when they see how it finally ends?

Insecure Should Be About Lawrence

While some viewers can’t stand Lawrence, others think he is the heart of Insecure. The Lawrence Hive is full of devoted fans, and have convinced some former haters to change their tune about the show’s leading man.

Reddit user PleasantPeanut4 writes that they used to hate Lawrence, but that Issa and Molly are “so boring” this season as Lawrence has gotten more interesting. They argue Lawrence’s episode is one of the strongest of the season, and that it left them wanting more. With his and Issa’s loose ends untied, fans have a great chance of seeing more Lawrence in the final episodes to come.

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