'I don't feel obligated to tell certain stories because of our audience, and I don't feel restricted from telling certain stories...It's my story. Who's going to tell me what to say?' IssaRae is our April cover star ✨
is a much-needed balm in these uncertain times — a fact made all the more apparent by the onslaught of fans blowing up Issa’s mentions begging her to drop the season early to make our collective quarantine a little easier .and other shows, people are looking for an escape and they get to go into this world where a pandemic doesn’t exist and laugh and be immersed in somebody else’s stuff,” she says by phone while sheltering at her home, weeks after our sit-down interview.
The series was bold, bawdy, real, accessible, and most importantly to its creator, Black AF without explanation . The show’s fourth season sees Issa’s eponymous character and her girlfriends figuring out their place in the world as they navigate their early 30s. Everyone is evolving — whether they're becoming a mom or really committing to a lover or pursuing a new career — and the new season explores how growth often changes the way we see ourselves and our relationships.
“I love this season so much,” she says, lighting up in her seat. “Season three we always knew was the building season. In the [writer’s room], we were always like, ‘Ooh, season four going to be lit!’ [This season is] just about asking the question: Are people in your life for a reason or a season?”of them. It’s one of the non-spoiler themes,” Issa says before letting out an infectious laugh that echoes throughout the café.
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