

Love Is ___
2018 · Oprah Winfrey Network · 60 min · 1 season
S01E10 · Love Is Engagement
Wed, 22 Aug, 2:00 am
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.
About
Love Is ___ draws inspiration from the real-life relationship of Mara Brock Akil and her husband, writer-director Salim Akil. The project tells the love story between a modern-day power couple. In the world of Black Hollywood, they navigate a complex set of social codes, and this series will explore it all, from the good to the bad… to the ‘90s, because that's the love story began.
Episodes
- E01
Nuri and Yasir
Wed, 20 June· 60 minNuri and Yasir celebrate their 30th anniversary, where they take us back to the time they first met when Nuri's (Michele Weaver) career was on the rise and Yasir (Will Catlett) was professionally and personally struggling.
- E02
First Date
Wed, 27 June· 60 minYasir 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
- E03
(Her) Questions
Wed, 4 July· 60 minNuri 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.
- E04
Answers
Wed, 11 July· 60 minYasir confesses to Nuri who he really is. Nuri reconsiders the potential of an old flame. Meanwhile, Yasir must confront the current reality of his career, finances, and feelings for Nuri.
- E05
Acceptance
Wed, 18 July· 60 minNuri leaves for the ski trip with Keith, where he later makes a surprising confession. After she returns to LA, Nuri and Yasir have a fight about her going on the ski trip that explodes into the ultimate connection.
- E06
Supportive
Wed, 25 July· 60 minExperiencing friction with Angela at work, Nuri confides what's going on to Yasir, who helps her keep things in perspective and her friendship with Angela.
- E07
Not Valentine's Day
Wed, 1 Aug· 60 minYasir meets Nuri's mother for the first time; Yasir and Nuri disagree over the importance of Valentine's Day.
- E08
Rose
Wed, 8 Aug· 60 minNuri 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.
- E09
A First Script
Wed, 15 Aug· 60 minNuri has a big professional moment just as issues in her relationship with Yasir come to light; Nuri makes a confession.
- E10
Love Is Engagement
Wed, 22 Aug· 60 minAn 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.
Cast

Idara Victor
Angela (1997)

Tyrone Marshall Brown
Sean (1997)

Kadeem Hardison
Norman (1997)

Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing
Ruby (1997)

Lana Young
Nuri (2027)

Will Catlett
Yasir (1997)

Tosin Morohunfola
Keith














