Storyline

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 Aired

2018-06-19
Last Aired

2018-08-21
Creator

Mara Brock Akil
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

10
Status

Canceled
Language

English
Network

OWN

Keywords:

black people romance

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Season 1

1. Nuri and Yasir

Nuri and Yasir celebrate their 30th anniversary, where they take us back to the time they first met wh...More

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.Less

45mins 2018-06-19

2. First Date

Yasir and Nuri confess their love, and Yasir makes an important decision; later, Nuri is determined to...More

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.Less

45mins 2018-06-26

3. (Her) Questions

Nuri and Yasir's time together is interrupted, and Yasir faces another setback; later, Yasir is shocke...More

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.Less

45mins 2018-07-03

4. (His) Answers

Yasir comes clean to Nuri, who is upset and confused; Nuri reconsiders an old flame's potential; Yasir...More

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.Less

45mins 2018-07-10

5. Acceptance

Nuri leaves for the ski trip with Keith, during which he makes a surprising confession; after she retu...More

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.Less

45mins 2018-07-17

6. Supportive

Experiencing friction with Angela at work, Nuri confides what's going on to Yasir, who helps her keep ...More

Experiencing friction with Angela at work, Nuri confides what's going on to Yasir, who helps her keep things in perspective.Less

45mins 2018-07-24

7. Not Valentine's Day

Yasir meets Nuri's mother for the first time and Yasir and Nuri disagree over the importance of Valent...More

Yasir meets Nuri's mother for the first time and Yasir and Nuri disagree over the importance of Valentine's Day.Less

45mins 2018-07-31

8. Rose (Going Home)

Nuri and Yasir visit his son, Deonte, but things quickly turn volatile when Yasir questions how his so...More

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.Less

45mins 2018-08-07

9. A First Script

Nuri has a big professional moment just as issues in her relationship with Yasir come to light; Nuri m...More

Nuri has a big professional moment just as issues in her relationship with Yasir come to light; Nuri makes a confession.Less

45mins 2018-08-14

10. Love Is Engagement

An old flame wants to resurrect a romance with Nuri; Yasir finds a place to stay; Sean reveals somethi...More

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.Less