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Season 2 – Love Life

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Oct 2021

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Each season of "Love Life" follows a different person, jumping back and forth between timelines throughout all the diverse relationships they encounter in their lives to demonstrate how they subsequently shape them into who they are. The journey from first love to last love and the connections they form along the way highlights the ways in which these relationships leave a lasting impact on the person, and a new interest introduced in each episode shines a spotlight on the evolution of relationships as people grow older and find their true selves.

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William Jackson Harper's Love Life is easy to get caught up in thanks to the star's charm and this season's thoughtful exploration of a real romantic conundrum.

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

Oct 23

3.5/5

While the second season has sharper elbows [than the first], both instalments are willing to uncomfortably bend the romantic-comedy without breaking it.

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Eliana Dockterman

TIME Magazine

02/13/2023

The presence of Jessica Williams as Marcus’ long-running will-they-or-won’t-they certainly doesn’t hurt. If only Max had taken this second outing as proof that Love Life had legs, instead of canceling the show before it could return for a third.

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Rebecca Nicholson

Guardian

05/07/2022

4/5

Watching someone in their 30s work out how to become the person they want to be, and the right person to help them on their way to that, makes for a different series than the first, but one that is just as effective.

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Lina Lecaro

L.A. Weekly

03/05/2022

Makeups and breakups, hookups, bad judgment, and selfish behavior, are all part of the characters journey to emotional maturity and a healthy relationship, which at the risk of spoiling things, were happy to say he gets.

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Gerhard K

@Paulalois15 Feb 24

This is one of best written Rom Coms ever! Real and believable situations that many of city people can relate to - especially in a racially balanced modern metropolis that could almost be in any world city. Thank you to the writers and actors who made this series a true reflection of our collective lives. To the people giving low reviews, sorry you are still mired in racial segregation of what to your narrow minded views you find acceptable and unacceptable. Look in the mirror of your comments. Whether an egg is brown or white, human beings are the same on the inside. Wake up! To those who recognize great works - May you spread the word!

Shan P

@Pan32 Jan 28

I found this highly offensive. The whole series is filled with black/white comments. And offensive comments about "ugly" white babies. I just couldn’t help but think what if it was the other way round? And there was a whole series of white people talking about being white and googling "ugly" black babies. How would that be perceived by the public? How highly would that be rated? What would be the feedback? The first series was so good compared to the second.

Fraser S

@RT90760683 Oct 19

Marcus may be one of the most unlikable character I've ever came across on any TV series.

49 yo D

@RT30247470 08/18/2025

Offensive shite compared to season one.

Ryan K

@ryan_k1 01/01/2024

Thoughtful exploration of various romantic situations that becomes a bit dull at times. Season 2 of Love Life improves on the first season with better acting from the lead, but there are still some shaky performances. The writing is just as good as the past season, but it is generally predictable. The season starts off strong but fades near the end and has multiple episodes that are flat out boring. Overall, I would recommend the second season of Love Life to fans of the first season, but this season won't win any new converts.

Toms c

@tomscove 06/11/2023

There is no even minded justification for the low reviews, ignore them and watch. This is a really high quality show. Worth your time, I wish there was more like this.

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Marcus Watkins

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Ida Watkins

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Mia Hines

Episode 1

Aired Oct 28, 2021

Mia Hines

A chance meeting with the magnetic Mia Hines at Darby's wedding rocks mild-mannered book editor Marcus Watkins' world; as Marcus becomes increasingly infatuated with his new friend, his marriage with Emily is thrown for a loop.

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Episode 2

Aired Oct 28, 2021

Paloma

As he overstays his welcome at his sister Ida's place, a reeling Marcus struggles to fill the gaping hole left by his divorce; after clashing with Mia, Marcus finally decides to wade back into the dating pool with mixed results.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 28, 2021

Destiny Mathis

After an unexpected romp with an old flame, Marcus finds himself with a date to his parents' anniversary party in Michigan; while her brother's relationship wounds are reopened, Ida finds herself continuously annoyed by her girlfriend, Keiko.

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Episode 4

Aired Nov 4, 2021

Ola Adebayo

Marcus rushes headfirst into a relationship with playwright Ola, but soon finds himself having trouble performing.

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Episode 5

Aired Nov 4, 2021

Becca Evans

While juggling a causal relationship with an older woman, Marcus is forced to deal with his daddy issues and some shocking news.

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Episode 6

Aired Nov 4, 2021

Becca Evans

Marcus reconnects with Mia as he experiences complex emotions in the wake of Becca's big reveal.

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Episode 7

Aired Nov 11, 2021

Suzanné Hayward & Leon Hines

After an unexpected trip home, Mia experiences complicated feelings that may threaten her relationship with Marcus.

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Episode 8

Aired Nov 11, 2021

Yogi & Kian

As he tries desperately to get his mind off Mia, Marcus joins Yogi and Kian for an ill-fated glamping trip.

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Episode 9

Aired Nov 11, 2021

Marcus Watkins

As 2020 disrupts life for everyone in his circle, Marcus makes great personal strides, but soon finds that all roads lead back to Mia.

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Episode 10

Aired Nov 11, 2021

Epilogue

As he juggles the challenges of his newfound career and family life, Marcus relishes a rare night out and reflects on how far he's come.

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Director: Satya Bhabha, Stacey Muhammad, Pete Chatmon, Natalia Leite, Sam Boyd
Creator: Sam Boyd
Executive Producer: Anna Kendrick, Bridget Bedard, Sam Boyd, Paul Feig, Dan Magnante, William Jackson Harper, Rachelle R. Williams, Jessie Henderson
Screenwriter: Theo Travers, Rachelle R. Williams, Amain Berhane, Leah Nanako Winkler, Megan Mercier, Ali Kinney
Network: HBO Max
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date: Oct 28, 2021

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