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Drawing inspiration from the real-life relationship between Mara Brock Akil and 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 when the love story began.
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- 2018-2018
- 1 season
- OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network
- Drama
Drawing inspiration from the real-life relationship between Mara Brock Akil and 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 when the love story began.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Nuri and Yasir
Tue, Jun 19, 2018
Nuri and Yasir celebrate their 20th anniversary, where they take us back to the time they first met when Nuri's career was on the rise and Yasir was professionally and personally struggling.
Episode 2
First Date
Tue, Jun 26, 2018 42 mins
Yasir 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.
Episode 3
(Her) Questions
Tue, Jul 3, 2018
Nuri and Yasir's time together is interrupted and Yasir faces another setback. Yasir is shocked to find Ruby in pain following surgery, which causes him to miss his date with Nuri. When Nuri investigates, she makes an unexpected discovery.
Episode 4
(His) Answers
Tue, Jul 10, 2018 42 mins
Yasir must confront the current reality of his career, finances and feelings for Nuri. Realizing he could lose Nuri altogether, Yasir comes clean with Ruby and pleads Nuri for forgiveness.
Episode 5
Acceptance
Tue, Jul 17, 2018
Nuri 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.
Episode 6
Supportive
Tue, Jul 24, 2018 41 mins
Experiencing 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.
Episode 7
Not Valentine's Day
Tue, Jul 31, 2018 42 mins
Yasir meets Nuri's mother for the first time and Yasir and Nuri disagree over the importance of Valentine's Day.
Episode 8
Rose (Going Home)
Tue, Aug 7, 2018
Nuri and Yasir visit Yasir's son Deonte, but things quickly turn volatile when Yasir questions how his son is being raised. Plus, Angela receives an unexpected professional opportunity.
Episode 9
A First Script
Tue, Aug 14, 2018 41 mins
Nuri has a big professional moment just as issues in Nuri's relationship with Yasir come to light, and Nuri makes a very personal confession.
Episode 10
Love Is Engagement
Tue, Aug 21, 2018
An old flame wants to resurrect his romance with Nuri, Yasir finds a place to stay, and Sean reveals something personal to Yasir. Plus, Nuri asks Yasir to marry him before she makes a shocking discovery about his script.