The most notable feature of "Super Rich Kids," and an indicator of its spirit, is its interpolation of Mary J.
While Issa ends this season far from rich, couch surfing after increased rent forces her out of her apartment, Molly’s “too many bottles of this wine we can’t pronounce” reference to “Super Rich Kids” feels right for reasons other than money. Lyrics like, “ The way you say my name makes me feel like I’m that nigga, but I’m still unemployed”-as Tasha massaged his ego when he couldn’t find a job-kept him whole when he felt broken and gave him her trust when Issa betrayed his.įrom that joke on, Kelli brought to light something viewers, and eventually, Issa, grew to suspect, and something Lawrence would ultimately confirm-that his time with Tasha was more of a rebound than a romance. Of the show’s supporting bench (Issa’s younger brother, her gangbanging neighbor, Lawrence’s homie Chad, etc.), Kelli typically has the funniest one-liners-most of which are ad-libbed by actress Natasha Rothwell, who happens to also be one of the show’s writers.Īfter accidentally alerting Issa of Lawrence’s most recent fling, Kelli playfully suggests Tasha “looks like she’s working at the pyramid tonight.” Upon further review, what went over as a harmless (if not mildly slut-shamey) quip actually spoke to other lyrics within Ocean’s near 10-minute cinematic single. Without them, the show has less of an emotional compass, and characters' actions feel slightly more randomized and aimless. There's a richness to Ocean’s lyrics that accentuate the plot points of the story. With careful nuance, each lyrical nod to Ocean is delivered under the weight of that subtext, making these references feel like so much more than neat tricks or clever novelties. That depth requires close examination of the remarkable amount of subtext Insecure has amassed in just 16 half-hour episodes. But in the coming days or months, once we’ve healed from projecting our personal love lives onto those of Lawrence and Issa and Molly, we’ll re-watch this season with a clear eye and a fresh ear, appreciative of the symbolism of those references and the creative brilliance with which they were engineered.īy interpolating Frank Ocean lyrics as storytelling devices, Rae and company effectively contextualized each character’s emotional depth. This year, their quiet homage to emotive pop stars continued, but with Frank Ocean as their muse.Ĭritics and fans alike have noticed the subtle call-outs all season and nodded with approval each week. Last year, Rae and her team of writers included sly references to Drake lyrics into bits of dialogue in each episode.
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