I Love LA (TV series)
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I Love LA is an American comedy television series created, written by, and starring Rachel Sennott for HBO. The series follows Maia (Rachel Sennott), a clientless talent agent until she reconnects with her ex-best friend and influencer Tallulah (Odessa A'zion). Its supporting cast includes True Whitaker, Jordan Firstman, and Josh Hutcherson. It premiered on November 2, 2025, and was renewed for a second season later that month.
Infobox
Genre
Comedy
Created by
Rachel Sennott
Starring
Rachel Sennott Odessa A'zion True Whitaker Jordan Firstman Josh Hutcherson
Music by
Kenneth Blume
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Rachel Sennott Emma Barrie Aida Rodgers Max Silvestri Lorene Scafaria
Producer
Carr Rundle
Production locations
Los Angeles, California
Production companies
Bizarro Brothers Treacly Productions HBO Entertainment
Network
HBO
Release
November 2, 2025 (2025-11-02) – present
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Block Her"
Directed by
Lorene Scafaria
Written by
Rachel Sennott
Original release date
November 2, 2025 (2025-11-02)
On her 27th birthday, Maia approaches her boss, Alyssa, for a promotion. Alyssa is hesitant, citing Maia's lack of experience in a managerial role. Before their conversation is interrupted by a phone call, Maia describes her relationship with Tallulah, now an estranged friend living in New York City, as a time when she had a talent manager role. La
On her 27th birthday, Maia approaches her boss, Alyssa, for a promotion. Alyssa is hesitant, citing Maia's lack of experience in a managerial role. Before their conversation is interrupted by a phone call, Maia describes her relationship with Tallulah, now an estranged friend living in New York City, as a time when she had a talent manager role. La
No.
On her 27th birthday, Maia approaches her boss, Alyssa, for a promotion. Alyssa is hesitant, citing Maia's lack of experience in a managerial role. Before their conversation is interrupted by a phone call, Maia describes her relationship with Tallulah, now an estranged friend living in New York City, as a time when she had a talent manager role. La
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Roger & Munchy"
Directed by
Bill Benz
Written by
EJ Marcus
Original release date
November 9, 2025 (2025-11-09)
Maia is trying to organize a management plan for Tallulah over coffee when they are interrupted by Paulena, an acquaintance of Tallulah's from New York, who accuses her of stealing her Balenciaga bag. Maia becomes worried that Paulena will press charges in New York, potentially affecting Tallulah's career. Tallulah attempts to make amends, telling
Maia is trying to organize a management plan for Tallulah over coffee when they are interrupted by Paulena, an acquaintance of Tallulah's from New York, who accuses her of stealing her Balenciaga bag. Maia becomes worried that Paulena will press charges in New York, potentially affecting Tallulah's career. Tallulah attempts to make amends, telling
No.
Maia is trying to organize a management plan for Tallulah over coffee when they are interrupted by Paulena, an acquaintance of Tallulah's from New York, who accuses her of stealing her Balenciaga bag. Maia becomes worried that Paulena will press charges in New York, potentially affecting Tallulah's career. Tallulah attempts to make amends, telling
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Girl's Girl"
Directed by
Bill Benz
Written by
Jean Kyoung Frazier
Original release date
November 16, 2025 (2025-11-16)
Paulena's video goes viral, putting Tallulah's career in jeopardy. Maia reassures Tallulah that she will handle the situation, seeking help from her firm, who provide her with a pre-written apology statement. Alani encourages Tallulah to go out and enjoy herself amidst the controversy, going to a restaurant. Maia, overhearing advice from a mother,
Paulena's video goes viral, putting Tallulah's career in jeopardy. Maia reassures Tallulah that she will handle the situation, seeking help from her firm, who provide her with a pre-written apology statement. Alani encourages Tallulah to go out and enjoy herself amidst the controversy, going to a restaurant. Maia, overhearing advice from a mother,
No.
Paulena's video goes viral, putting Tallulah's career in jeopardy. Maia reassures Tallulah that she will handle the situation, seeking help from her firm, who provide her with a pre-written apology statement. Alani encourages Tallulah to go out and enjoy herself amidst the controversy, going to a restaurant. Maia, overhearing advice from a mother,
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Upstairses"
Directed by
Kevin Bray
Written by
Max Silvestri
Original release date
November 23, 2025 (2025-11-23)
Maia, Tallulah, Alani and Charlie go to a party at Elijah Wood's house, hosted by Quenlin, an influencer Tallulah has been talking to since her rebuttal video went live. At the party, Quenlin takes Tallulah away to talk about her career and they decide to record a video together for a recent TikTok trend, though Quenlin makes them do many takes, ob
Maia, Tallulah, Alani and Charlie go to a party at Elijah Wood's house, hosted by Quenlin, an influencer Tallulah has been talking to since her rebuttal video went live. At the party, Quenlin takes Tallulah away to talk about her career and they decide to record a video together for a recent TikTok trend, though Quenlin makes them do many takes, ob
No.
Maia, Tallulah, Alani and Charlie go to a party at Elijah Wood's house, hosted by Quenlin, an influencer Tallulah has been talking to since her rebuttal video went live. At the party, Quenlin takes Tallulah away to talk about her career and they decide to record a video together for a recent TikTok trend, though Quenlin makes them do many takes, ob
5
5
No.
5
Title
"They Can't All Be Jeremys"
Directed by
Kevin Bray
Written by
Sidney Butler & Austin S. Harris
Original release date
November 30, 2025 (2025-11-30)
Maia and Dylan are invited to dinner hosted by Alyssa and her partner, Jeremy. Shortly after they arrive, Jeremy begins to experience symptons of a migraine, triggered by Maia's loud talking and strong perfume, and he excuses himself to have a nap. Dylan goes to the kitchen to start cooking while Alyssa explains that Jeremy had a skiing accident wh
Maia and Dylan are invited to dinner hosted by Alyssa and her partner, Jeremy. Shortly after they arrive, Jeremy begins to experience symptons of a migraine, triggered by Maia's loud talking and strong perfume, and he excuses himself to have a nap. Dylan goes to the kitchen to start cooking while Alyssa explains that Jeremy had a skiing accident wh
No.
Maia and Dylan are invited to dinner hosted by Alyssa and her partner, Jeremy. Shortly after they arrive, Jeremy begins to experience symptons of a migraine, triggered by Maia's loud talking and strong perfume, and he excuses himself to have a nap. Dylan goes to the kitchen to start cooking while Alyssa explains that Jeremy had a skiing accident wh
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Game Night"
Directed by
Lorene Scafaria
Written by
Emma Barrie & Max Silvestri
Original release date
December 7, 2025 (2025-12-07)
Maia accidentally outs Tallulah to a Ritz Crackers executive who places her as a queer spokesperson on a mural, much to Tallulah's embarrassment. Tessa comforts her with her own cringeworthy daytime television appearance, and they both vandalize Tallulah's mural. At Lukas' funeral, Charlie runs into an ex-boyfriend, Andrew, and learns he is moving
Maia accidentally outs Tallulah to a Ritz Crackers executive who places her as a queer spokesperson on a mural, much to Tallulah's embarrassment. Tessa comforts her with her own cringeworthy daytime television appearance, and they both vandalize Tallulah's mural. At Lukas' funeral, Charlie runs into an ex-boyfriend, Andrew, and learns he is moving
No.
Maia accidentally outs Tallulah to a Ritz Crackers executive who places her as a queer spokesperson on a mural, much to Tallulah's embarrassment. Tessa comforts her with her own cringeworthy daytime television appearance, and they both vandalize Tallulah's mural. At Lukas' funeral, Charlie runs into an ex-boyfriend, Andrew, and learns he is moving
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Divas Down"
Directed by
Lorene Scafaria
Written by
Emma Barrie
Original release date
December 14, 2025 (2025-12-14)
Maia and Alyssa await the arrival of Antoine, a French man in charge of an annual high-status dinner in New York. Alyssa is trying to get him interested in one of her clients, but he is more interested in Tallulah and arranges to meet with her and Maia. Tallulah is not interested, citing the failure of the previous deal with Ritz. Maia panics and a
Maia and Alyssa await the arrival of Antoine, a French man in charge of an annual high-status dinner in New York. Alyssa is trying to get him interested in one of her clients, but he is more interested in Tallulah and arranges to meet with her and Maia. Tallulah is not interested, citing the failure of the previous deal with Ritz. Maia panics and a
No.
Maia and Alyssa await the arrival of Antoine, a French man in charge of an annual high-status dinner in New York. Alyssa is trying to get him interested in one of her clients, but he is more interested in Tallulah and arranges to meet with her and Maia. Tallulah is not interested, citing the failure of the previous deal with Ritz. Maia panics and a
8
8
No.
8
Title
"I Love NY"
Directed by
Rachel Sennott
Written by
Rachel Sennott
Original release date
December 21, 2025 (2025-12-21)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Block Her" | Lorene Scafaria | Rachel Sennott | November 2, 2025 (2025-11-02) | |
| On her 27th birthday, Maia approaches her boss, Alyssa, for a promotion. Alyssa is hesitant, citing Maia's lack of experience in a managerial role. Before their conversation is interrupted by a phone call, Maia describes her relationship with Tallulah, now an estranged friend living in New York City, as a time when she had a talent manager role. La | |||||
| 2 | "Roger & Munchy" | Bill Benz | EJ Marcus | November 9, 2025 (2025-11-09) | |
| Maia is trying to organize a management plan for Tallulah over coffee when they are interrupted by Paulena, an acquaintance of Tallulah's from New York, who accuses her of stealing her Balenciaga bag. Maia becomes worried that Paulena will press charges in New York, potentially affecting Tallulah's career. Tallulah attempts to make amends, telling | |||||
| 3 | "Girl's Girl" | Bill Benz | Jean Kyoung Frazier | November 16, 2025 (2025-11-16) | |
| Paulena's video goes viral, putting Tallulah's career in jeopardy. Maia reassures Tallulah that she will handle the situation, seeking help from her firm, who provide her with a pre-written apology statement. Alani encourages Tallulah to go out and enjoy herself amidst the controversy, going to a restaurant. Maia, overhearing advice from a mother, | |||||
| 4 | "Upstairses" | Kevin Bray | Max Silvestri | November 23, 2025 (2025-11-23) | |
| Maia, Tallulah, Alani and Charlie go to a party at Elijah Wood's house, hosted by Quenlin, an influencer Tallulah has been talking to since her rebuttal video went live. At the party, Quenlin takes Tallulah away to talk about her career and they decide to record a video together for a recent TikTok trend, though Quenlin makes them do many takes, ob | |||||
| 5 | "They Can't All Be Jeremys" | Kevin Bray | Sidney Butler & Austin S. Harris | November 30, 2025 (2025-11-30) | |
| Maia and Dylan are invited to dinner hosted by Alyssa and her partner, Jeremy. Shortly after they arrive, Jeremy begins to experience symptons of a migraine, triggered by Maia's loud talking and strong perfume, and he excuses himself to have a nap. Dylan goes to the kitchen to start cooking while Alyssa explains that Jeremy had a skiing accident wh | |||||
| 6 | "Game Night" | Lorene Scafaria | Emma Barrie & Max Silvestri | December 7, 2025 (2025-12-07) | |
| Maia accidentally outs Tallulah to a Ritz Crackers executive who places her as a queer spokesperson on a mural, much to Tallulah's embarrassment. Tessa comforts her with her own cringeworthy daytime television appearance, and they both vandalize Tallulah's mural. At Lukas' funeral, Charlie runs into an ex-boyfriend, Andrew, and learns he is moving | |||||
| 7 | "Divas Down" | Lorene Scafaria | Emma Barrie | December 14, 2025 (2025-12-14) | |
| Maia and Alyssa await the arrival of Antoine, a French man in charge of an annual high-status dinner in New York. Alyssa is trying to get him interested in one of her clients, but he is more interested in Tallulah and arranges to meet with her and Maia. Tallulah is not interested, citing the failure of the previous deal with Ritz. Maia panics and a | |||||
| 8 | "I Love NY" | Rachel Sennott | Rachel Sennott | December 21, 2025 (2025-12-21) | |
· Reception › Accolades
GLAAD Media Awards
GLAAD Media Awards
Award
GLAAD Media Awards
Date of ceremony
March 5, 2026
Category
Outstanding New TV Series
Nominee(s)
I Love LA
Result
Nominated
Gotham TV Awards
Gotham TV Awards
Award
Gotham TV Awards
Date of ceremony
June 1, 2026
Category
Breakthrough Comedy Series
Nominee(s)
Rachel Sennott, Emma Barrie, Aida Rodgers, Lorene Scafaria, and Max Silvestri
Result
Pending
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series
Award
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series
Date of ceremony
Rachel Sennott
Category
Pending
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series
Award
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series
Date of ceremony
Odessa A'zion
Category
Pending
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Award
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Date of ceremony
February 14, 2026
Category
Best Contemporary Make-Up in Television – Limited or Movie for Television
Nominee(s)
Michelle Chung, Erin Rosenmann, and Afton Storton
Result
Nominated
Queerties Awards
Queerties Awards
Award
Queerties Awards
Date of ceremony
March 10, 2026
Category
TV Comedy
Nominee(s)
I Love LA
Result
Nominated
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| GLAAD Media Awards | March 5, 2026 | Outstanding New TV Series | I Love LA | Nominated | |
| Gotham TV Awards | June 1, 2026 | Breakthrough Comedy Series | Rachel Sennott, Emma Barrie, Aida Rodgers, Lorene Scafaria, and Max Silvestri | Pending | |
| Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series | Rachel Sennott | Pending | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series | Odessa A'zion | Pending | |||
| Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards | February 14, 2026 | Best Contemporary Make-Up in Television – Limited or Movie for Television | Michelle Chung, Erin Rosenmann, and Afton Storton | Nominated | |
| Queerties Awards | March 10, 2026 | TV Comedy | I Love LA | Nominated |
References
- AV Clubhttps://web.archive.org/web/20251104013715/https://www.avclub.com/i-love-la-premiere-recap
- RIOTUShttps://web.archive.org/web/20251121222715/https://riot-us.com/2025/11/14/i-love-la-season-one-review/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/i-love-la-review-rachel-sennott-hbo-1236411325/
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2025/11/i-love-la-ayo-edebiri-cameo-rachel-sennott-hbo-1236610980/
- The Futon Critichttp://thefutoncritic.com/showatch/i-love-la/listings/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2025/10/i-love-la-release-schedule-season-1-1236604204/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/03/rachel-sennott-hbo-comedy-pilot-1235861697/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/06/hbo-rachel-sennott-pilot-cast-odessa-azion-miles-robbins-jordan-firstman-true-whitaker-1235960081/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2024/tv/news/leighton-meester-quenlin-blackwell-rachel-sennott-hbo-comedy-pilot-1236077217/
- Forbeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/marcberman1/2024/09/10/rachel-sennott-comedy-greenlit-to-series-by-hbo/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2025/05/josh-hutcherson-rachel-sennott-comedy-series-recasting-hbo-1236383320/
- I Love LA’: Rachel Sennott on Why Josh Hutcherson Was Perfectly Casthttps://www.tvinsider.com/1224469/i-love-la-josh-hutcherson-character-rachel-sennott/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/tv/news/elijah-wood-moses-ingram-rachel-sennott-hbo-series-1236417122/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2025/08/rachel-sennott-hbo-comedy-release-date-i-love-la-first-look-1236497799/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/tv/news/rachel-sennott-hbo-comedy-i-love-la-release-date-1236498740/
- Varietyhttps://web.archive.org/web/20251226033546/https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/i-love-la-renewed-season-2-rachel-sennott-hbo-1236586382/
- I Love LAhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/i_love_la/s01
- I Love LAhttps://www.metacritic.com/tv/i-love-la/season-1
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/glaad-media-awards-2025-full-list-nominations-heated-rivalry-1236465968/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/gotham-tv-awards-2026-nominees-pluribus-beef-i-love-la-1236731811/