Issa Rae Announces ‘Insecure’ Is Renewed for Season 3, Much to Fans’ Delight

Issa Rae created “Insecure” with Larry Wilmore. (HBO)

Weeks into the highly buzzed-about season 2 of “Insecure,” creator Issa Rae has something else to celebrate as the hit series has been renewed for a third season.

Rae announced the news on Twitter Tuesday, Aug. 8, and her co-star, Yvonne Orji, posted about it moments later.

It’s hella official! #InsecureHBO has been renewed for another season on @HBO. @insecurehbo pic.twitter.com/6Bsc6H1cfG

— Issa Rae (@IssaRae) August 8, 2017

It’s OFFFFFICIAL!!!! SEASON 3!!!!!!!!!! Here we GO!!! #insecurehbo #CantStopWontStop!!! https://t.co/cPIsgOiHSg

— Yvonne Orji (@YvonneOrji) August 8, 2017

The HBO series follows Rae’s character, also named Issa, as she navigates her relationships at work and in her personal life. The show has resonated with viewers as an authentic portrayal of Black female friendship.

Many celebrated the news online.

TURRRRRRNUPPPPP! pic.twitter.com/JHZthQOuBa

— G ??‍♂️ (@ohyeahitsg) August 8, 2017

Me, all day at work after hearing this news pic.twitter.com/pzracZLZnD

— Robin Thede (@robinthede) August 8, 2017

This makes me SOOOO happy @IssaRae. Congrats for being a leader and creating your OWN path. I love it! This made my day! https://t.co/52QqKBrjrA

— @Kpeezie (@DivineIVY9) August 8, 2017