Twenties

Created by Lena Waithe, Twenties follows a queer Black woman, Hattie, and her two straight best friends as they chase their dreams and figure out life, love and the professional world.

Aspiring screenwriter Hattie finds herself evicted, jobless, and down on her luck before she runs into the famed writer/producer Ida B. whose show Cocoa's Butter, Hattie has shaded on social media.

Hattie navigates office politics on her first day as a writer's PA. Meanwhile Marie gets hassled by her gambling mother while Nia take a chance on a date with her yoga client.

Hattie searches in vain for her "happy place" to write. Meanwhile Marie is pitted against the only other black executive at the studio while Nia questions whether she's on the right career path.

Time is against Hattie as she dashes through Hollywood on various assignments from Ida B. while Nia struggles in an audition.

An earthquake shakes up the girls' relationships. Marie becomes wary of Chuck when a night watching porn goes awry. Hattie grows fonder of Ida after sorting her old manuscripts.

Hattie learns a lesson in balancing work and family. Meanwhile, work leads Nia to church to clean up Zac's mess, and persuade star basketball player, Quintrelle, to sign with the studio.

In Improv class, Nia grapples with being given stereotypical Black roles. Marie searches for answers after being passed on a promotion, while Hattie tries to make her voice heard in the writers' room.

In a brave move to get Nia a role on Cocoa's Butter, Hattie is fired from the show. Marie holds a special birthday dinner that takes a turn when an unexpected guest arrives.