Love Is___(2018)

Love Is___ is a comedy-drama series following Nuri and Yasir, a young Black couple navigating 1990s Los Angeles. Nuri dreams of breaking through as a sitcom staff writer while managing a complicated romantic life, while Yasir struggles as an aspiring director and writer caught between his ambitions and an on-again, off-again relationship with his ex. The series weaves together their present-day reflections with flashbacks to the pivotal moments and cultural touchstones that shaped them, exploring how two people from different worlds chase their dreams and learn to follow their hearts. Through their journey, Love Is___ examines the social issues and vibrant Black culture of the era, capturing both the humor and heartbreak of young adulthood.