Young Love - General Discussion

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Young Love is a 12 episode animated TV Series soon to be airing on Max based on the 2019 animated Oscar winning short film "Hair Love" by ex-NFL player Matthew A. Cherry about a Black father who tries to learn how to style his young daughter's hair. Hair Love was also turned into a children's picture book.
The animated TV Series "Young Love" is about a young Black family where a father Stephen Young (Kid Cudi) and a mother Angela (Issa Rae) take care of their 6-year-old daughter, Zuri (Brooke Monroe Conway), and her pet cat, Rocky, in Chicago. Although hair care will be part of the story, careers, marriage, parenthood, social issues, and multi-generational dynamics, ageism, family, navigating the world as a child, and combating harmful stereotypes are also touched upon.

The full short film "Hair Love" 

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Young Love      September 21, 2023         Max       12 episodes

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Very positive review on Primetimer:  https://www.primetimer.com/reviews/young-love-max-matthew-a-cherry-issa-rae-sheryl-lee-ralph 

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Young Love   September 21, 2023      Max   

Episodes 1-4    Titles and Descriptions         

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S01.E01: Self Love

While a cancer-free Angela returns to work, Stephen attempts to impress rapper Lil Ankh, and a disappointed Zuri attends a school fundraiser alone.

S01.E02: Just Love

As Angela attempts to tackle her lofty list of goals, Stephen struggles to stay focused on an upcoming deadline.

S01.E03: Work Love

While Angela’s business booms, Lil Ankh takes Stephen for a ride, and Zuri finds herself roped into her grandparents' epic battle of the sexes.

S01.E04: Charity Love

When Zuri invites her friend's family to stay with them, Angela trades in kindness for clout. Later, Stephen attempts to bond with his nephew.

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Young Love     September 28, 2023       Max   

Episodes 5-8    Titles and Descriptions         

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S01.E05: Jingle Love

After Lil Ankh disses his beats, Stephen begins to work for a questionable marketing firm, while Angela pretends to be rich to impress a new client.

S01.E06: Lost Love

Facing an uncertain future, Stephen contemplates quitting music, while Angela struggles to find her true passion, and Zuri attempts a career as an oracle.

S01.E07: Game Love

While Stephen succumbs to the allure of video games, a skeptical Angela joins forces with Gigi to fight back against a shady pyramid scheme.

S01.E08: Chicago Love

While Stephen and Angela attempt to make the most of a rare free day, Amir drags Zuri on a rule-breaking adventure.

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Young Love     October 5, 2023       Max   

Episodes 9-12    Titles and Descriptions  

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S01.E09: Protest Love

With her bosses out of town, Angela takes control of the salon, while Zuri finds her calling as a playground activist.

S01.E10: Generational Love

As Angela frets over her connection with an increasingly distant Zuri during a school field trip, Stephen attempts to turn Amir into a sneakerhead.

S01.E11: Faith Love

After a trip to church, Zuri casts a heavenly spell on her classmates, while Angela and Stephen turn to financial advisor for help with their bills.

S01.E12: Love Love
(Season Finale)

When Zuri acts out, Angela and Stephen finally begin to consider marriage. But creeping doubts cause the couple to question their impending nuptials.