The series finale of HBO's acclaimed show "Insecure" has left some fans feeling anything but secure. Issa Rae, the show's writer and star, recently revealed that many viewers are dissatisfied with the conclusion, expressing their frustrations over social media. Rae noted that people are "really mad" about the way the show wrapped up, with some even demanding a sixth season to alter the finality of season five’s ending.
In an interview, Rae addressed the mixed reactions to the conclusion of Issa's journey. She admitted that she initially did not foresee Issa ending up with Lawrence, her on-and-off boyfriend throughout the series. “I did not think that they were going to end up together, and I was in the camp of feeling like I didn't want Issa to end up with a man who had his first baby with someone else," Rae explained. This perspective, she noted, stemmed from her own beliefs as a writer.
The finale saw Issa and Lawrence get engaged, a decision that triggered a wave of dissatisfaction among fans. Many believe that the ending undermines character development and relationships built over the show's five seasons. Rae acknowledged this sentiment, stating, “People have told me to reshoot, which is crazy, because they didn't like the decision that Issa makes in the end.”
As the conversation about the finale continues, fans have taken to social media to voice their opinions. Some have even gone so far as to hack Rae's accounts, with one hacker humorously suggesting, “I'll help you if you give me three more seasons of 'Insecure.'” Rae recounted how she felt overwhelmed by these incidents, particularly when she posted a message on Instagram saying, “Somebody, please help.”
Despite the backlash, Rae attempted to clarify her creative choices. She described how her journey as Issa Dee helped shape her understanding of the character’s needs. “Then as I started to become Issa Dee and started to shoot as her and live as her, I found myself wanting him and missing him and wanting that for her,” she said. This evolution mirrored Issa's own growth throughout the series.
The finale also featured a heartwarming resolution between Issa and her best friend Molly, showcasing their strengthened bond. In addition to personal growth, Issa finds herself in a positive professional position by the conclusion of the series. Rae emphasized that allowing room for imagination about a potential sixth season helped the writers avoid excessive pressure to tie up every loose narrative end.
Rae disclosed that even after the finale aired, she continues to receive requests for a sixth season. “I get asked for season 6 a lot — even this morning,” she remarked. This ongoing demand from fans underscores the show's lasting impact and the emotional investment viewers have made in its characters.
