When Issa Rae [1] and HBO Max first announced Sweet Life: Los Angeles back in May [2], we were intrigued. Now that the cast has been revealed [3] and we've gotten our first glimpse of the show [4], we are more than ready to experience the "sweet life" — mainly because, unlike many other similar reality series, it centres on a group of Black friends [5]. "We're so proud to present a grounded and fun slice of young Black LA life," Rae previously shared with Deadline. "We hope the HBO Max audience will relate to and fall in love with this group of friends as much as we have." Keep reading to learn everything we know about the show so far, including its premise, cast, and release date.
Sweet Life: Los Angeles Premise
From Insecure's Issa Rae, Sweet Life: Los Angeles follows a group of friends as they navigate their mid-20s and the joys and struggles of being an adult. A refreshing take on the unscripted genre, the series "gives an honest and unique look into what it means to be young, Black, and in constant pursuit of one's dreams."
Sweet Life: Los Angeles Cast
The unscripted series features a group of longtime friends [7] in their mid-20s. Included is PR professional Amanda Scott, health care professional Briana Jones, artist and fashion designer Cheryl Des Vignes, marketer Jerrold Smith II, CEO of Hypland Jordan Bentley, entrepreneur P'Jae Compton, and founder of House Party Creative Tylynn Burns.
Sweet Life: Los Angeles Release Date
You can see the cast in action as they navigate balancing adulthood in their 20s once the series premieres on HBO Max on Aug. 19.