Awkward Black Girl
The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl (often simply referred to as Awkward Black Girl) is an American comedy web series created by and starring Issa Rae. It premiered on a dedicated YouTube channel on February 3, 2011. The show follows the life of J as she interacts with co-workers and love interests who place her in uncomfortable situations. The story is told through first-person narrative as J usually reveals how she feels about her circumstances through voice-over or dream sequence.
| Awkward Black Girl | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Issa Rae |
| Creative director | Mimi Valdés |
| Starring | Issa Rae Sujata Day Tracy Oliver Hanna Madison T. Shockley III Andrew Allan James Harris Fahad Tristen Winger Leah A. Williams Lyman Johnson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Pharrell Williams Robin Frank |
| Producer | Issa Rae & Tracy Oliver |
| Original release | |
| Network | YouTube |
| Release | February 3, 2011 – February 28, 2013 |
Critics have praised Awkward Black Girl for its witty humor and unique, realistic portrayal of African-American women. The New York Times critic Jon Caramica describes the show as “full of sharp, pointillist humor that’s extremely refreshing.” The series won a Shorty Award for Best Web Series in 2012.
In 2016, the series was adapted into the HBO series Insecure, which ended in 2021.