Insecure Shady as Fuck (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 29 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

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Insecure

Shady as Fuck (Season 1, Episode 5)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 29 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Issa searches for a way to get her open mic video taken down; Issa reconnects with Daniel; Lawrence faces questions about his future with Issa; Molly invites her "perfect guy" to a coworkers engagement party.

Showrunner

Director

Melina Matsoukas

Writers

Ben Dougan (written by) | Issa Rae (created by) | Larry Wilmore (created by) | Laura Kittrell (executive story editor) & 2 more

Producers

Amy Aniobi | Prentice Penny

Composer

Cinematographer

Anette Haellmigk

Editor

Jamie Nelsen (as a different name)

Production Designer

Christopher Brown (series production design)

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 6, 2016

Release date

Nov 6, 2016 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 44 wins & 144 nominations

Contacts

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Cast	+ Add Cast
30 cast members

Name	Known for
Issa Rae Issa Dee Issa Dee See fewer	Insecure (2016)
Jay Ellis Lawrence Walker Lawrence Walker See fewer	Insecure (2016)
Yvonne Orji Molly Carter Molly Carter See fewer	Insecure (2016)
Lisa Joyce Frieda Frieda See fewer	Ricki and the Flash (2015)
Y'lan Noel Daniel King Daniel King See fewer	Insecure (2016)
Maya Erskine Diane Nakamura Diane Nakamura See fewer	PEN15 (2019)
Langston Kerman Jered Jered See fewer	Pause with Sam Jay (2021)
Neil Brown Jr. Chad Kerr Chad Kerr See fewer	SEAL Team (2017)
DomiNque Perry Tasha Tasha See fewer	Get Hard (2015)
Jidenna Chris Chris See fewer	Moonlight (I) (2016)
Ivan Shaw Justin Justin See fewer	Dear Edward (2023)
Ricky Woznichak Mark Mark See fewer	Insecure (2016)
Lamine Diop Lamine Dee (as Moustapha Lamine Diop) Lamine Dee (as Moustapha Lamine Diop) See fewer	The Intruder (I) (2019)
Djb Actor (as DJB) Actor (as DJB) See fewer	Insecure (2016)
Tone Oliver Actor Actor See fewer	Insecure (2016)
D.K. Uzoukwu Jamal Jamal See fewer	The Disinvited (2024)
Keturah Gregg Actor Actor See fewer	Insecure (2016)
Tiana Le Dayniece Dayniece See fewer	Big Shot (2021)
Evan Cortez Greg Greg See fewer	Insecure (2016)
Ja'rell Anderson Markese Markese See fewer	Fear Street: Part Two - 1978 (2021)
David Gurrola 6th Grade Boy 6th Grade Boy See fewer	Insecure (2016)
Catelynn Brown Party Goer (uncredited) Party Goer (uncredited) See fewer	A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
Mary Elise Hayden Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited) See fewer	Popstar (2005)
John Knight Hipster (uncredited) Hipster (uncredited) See fewer	Lucid Love Dreams
Daniel R. Lawson Jr. Patron (uncredited) Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Black-ish (2014)
Tsion Mitchell Hot Waitress (uncredited) Hot Waitress (uncredited) See fewer	Love or Laughs (2019)
Melvin Payne Jr. Reunion Guest (uncredited) Reunion Guest (uncredited) See fewer	Seasoning (2015)
DeOtis Tole Afrocentric Theater Goer (uncredited) Afrocentric Theater Goer (uncredited) See fewer	Hold the Mayo (2015)
Phillip E. Walker Gym Teacher (uncredited) Gym Teacher (uncredited) See fewer	Sweetest Vacation (2022)
Evan Vincent Washington Studio Rat (uncredited) Studio Rat (uncredited) See fewer	For Evan's Sake (2018)

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