Love Is___

A warm, nostalgic romance that unfolds gently, letting you linger in the bittersweet push and pull of two ambitious people finding each other.

Created by

Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil

Genres

Drama

Starring

Michele Weaver, William Catlett, Wendy Davis

Overview

Follow a young black couple in 1990s Los Angeles, two people from opposite worlds, as they go through the trials and tribulations of chasing their dreams and learning how to follow their hearts. Nuri is bubbly and has big dreams, but she is struggling to make a name for herself as a sitcom staff writer while juggling a string of romances. Yasir is an aspiring director/writer who has hit a snag and is on-and-off again with his ex. The program is told from the perspective of Nuri and Yasir's present-selves while they revisit the social issues and the vibrant black culture that helped shape who they are today.

How it feels

Romantic, warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, ambition, identity, race

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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