Huge strides have been made when it comes to the representation of black women on TV, but there's still a startling lack of conversation about our mental health — which is why it is even more poignant to see a show like Insecure tackling the subject in such a relatable and meaningful way. In the show's second season, we see the ambitious and career-driven Molly (Yvonne Orji) finally taking Issa up on her advice and going to therapy. The scenes between Molly and her therapist are some of Orji's best on the show, and it's both thrilling and comforting to see the level-headed lawyer let her guard down and admit that she has a tendency to stand in her own way.
Unlike other mental-health storylines on TV — which largely focus on the character feeling lost, dejected, or unsuccessful — Molly's anxiety is rooted in her success; she's a strong, hardworking woman who seemingly has it all together but is plagued by both impatience and an attachment to things unfolding on her own timetable. To see an upwardly mobile woman grappling with the very real struggle of "black burnout" on screen is a game changer and one I hope more shows will shed light on.
— Britt Stephens, content director, Celebrity and Entertainment
