The show focuses on the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern day African-American woman through the eyes of Issa Dee, played by Issa Rae. Jay Ellis will play Lawrence, Issa's depressed and unemployed boyfriend, who has been getting his act together for four years. Yvonne Orji is Molly, Issa's best friend. While very successful in her corporate work life, she is very unsuccessful in her love life.
What happens to two young adults - and stepsiblings - when they begin a romantic relationship. Their friends are confused on if they are "half siblings" or stepsiblings, while their family is creeped out by the whole prospect.