Love Is__

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2018-06-19

Last Air Date: 2018-08-21

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil

Networks: OWN

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Top Cast

Michele Weaver as Nuri
William Catlett as Yasir
Tiffany Denise Hobbs as Pam
Toby Sandeman as Derrick

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Nuri and Yasir (2018-06-19)

Nuri and Yasir celebrate their 30th anniversary, where they take us back to the time they first met when Nuri's career was on the rise and Yasir was professionally and personally struggling.
Ep. 2: First Date (2018-06-26)

Yasir and Nuri confess their love, and Yasir makes an important decision; later, Nuri is determined to meet Yasir at a concert even if it means jeopardizing her status at work.
Ep. 3: (Her) Questions (2018-07-03)

Nuri and Yasir's time together is interrupted, and Yasir faces another setback; later, Yasir is shocked to find Ruby in pain following a surgery, which causes him to miss his date with Nuri.
Ep. 4: (His) Answers (2018-07-10)

Yasir comes clean to Nuri, who is upset and confused; Nuri reconsiders an old flame's potential; Yasir must confront the current reality of his career, finances and feelings for Nuri.
Ep. 5: Acceptance (2018-07-17)

Nuri leaves for the ski trip with Keith, during which he makes a surprising confession; after she returns to Los Angeles, Nuri and Yasir have a fight about her going on the ski trip that explodes into the ultimate connection.
Ep. 6: Supportive (2018-07-24)

Experiencing friction with Angela at work, Nuri confides what's going on to Yasir, who helps her keep things in perspective.
Ep. 7: Not Valentine's Day (2018-07-31)

Yasir meets Nuri's mother for the first time and Yasir and Nuri disagree over the importance of Valentine's Day.
Ep. 8: Rose (Going Home) (2018-08-07)

Nuri and Yasir visit his son, Deonte, but things quickly turn volatile when Yasir questions how his son is being raised; Angela receives an unexpected professional opportunity.
Ep. 9: A First Script (2018-08-14)

Nuri has a big professional moment just as issues in her relationship with Yasir come to light; Nuri makes a confession.
Ep. 10: Love Is Engagement (2018-08-21)

An old flame wants to resurrect a romance with Nuri; Yasir finds a place to stay; Sean reveals something personal to Yasir; Nuri makes a shocking discovery about Yasir's script.