TV series
It's sink or swim.
A codependent friend group navigates life and love in Los Angeles. With aspirations of becoming a talent manager, Maia is stalled out as an assistant while living with her boyfriend...until her longtime best friend and frenzied influencer Tallulah returns.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
I Love LA is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, and HBO Max (Via Amazon Prime) in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
A codependent friend group navigates life and love in Los Angeles. With aspirations of becoming a talent manager, Maia is stalled out as an assistant while living with her boyfriend...until her longtime best friend and frenzied influencer Tallulah returns.
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Episode 1
On her 27th birthday, Maia deals with the sudden return of her best friend Tallulah.
Directed by Lorene ScafariaWritten by Rachel SennottGuest stars Leighton Meester, Lauren Holt, Kerstin Schulze, Rion Ezra, Bruce Beaubien, Helena Riley, Drian Driton Hays
Episode 2
After reconciling, Maia and Tallulah step into their new roles as manager and client while tackling an increasingly erratic situation.
Directed by Bill BenzWritten by EJ MarcusGuest stars Ayo Edebiri, Lauren Holt, Annalisa Cochrane, Augusto Aguilera, Brandon Micheal Hall, Destiny Ekwueme, David Anthony Hinton, Alex Goransson
Episode 3
After a viral rant, Tallulah struggles with online hate, while Maia wrestles with following her managerial instincts.
Directed by Bill BenzWritten by Jean Kyoung FrazierGuest stars Moses Ingram, Leighton Meester, Annalisa Cochrane, Josh Brener, EJ Marcus, Lola Novak, Indiana Elle, Kristin Slaysman
Episode 4
At a party, Maia and Alani have a once-in-a-lifetime encounter, Tallulah gets roped into making content, and Charlie meets someone new.
Directed by Kevin BrayWritten by Max SilvestriGuest stars Elijah Wood, Quen Blackwell, Caitlin Reilly, Froy Gutierrez, Zan Gomes-Headley, Mila Brener, Cameron Mabie, Trent Busenitz
Episode 5
Impressed with Maia's strides at work, Alyssa invites her and Dylan over for dinner. Meanwhile, Charlie finds himself charmed by Lukas and his friend group, and Alani teaches Tallulah to drive.
Directed by Kevin BrayWritten by Sidney Butler, Austin S. HarrisGuest stars Moses Ingram, Leighton Meester, Lauren Holt, Froy Gutierrez, Ben Feldman, Emilio Garcia-Sanchez, Aaron Holliday, Karsun Barrett
Episode 6
Maia scores Tallulah a high-profile ad campaign, but Tallulah questions its resulting impact on her brand. Maia joins Dylan’s work friends for a game night, and things get horny. Meanwhile, Charlie runs into an ex at a funeral.
Directed by Lorene ScafariaWritten by Max Silvestri, Emma BarrieGuest stars Moses Ingram, Leighton Meester, Lauren Holt, Augusto Aguilera, Shane Kerwin, Andrew Patrick Ralston, Christie Lynn Smith, Troy Vincent
Episode 7
While Tallulah is completely absorbed in her new relationship, Maia turns her attention to scoring a seat for Tallulah at an exclusive fashion dinner. Alani accompanies Charlie home from a surgery.
Directed by Lorene ScafariaWritten by Emma BarrieGuest stars Ayo Edebiri, Moses Ingram, Leighton Meester, Lauren Holt, August Gray Gall, Jamela Asha, Brian Byrnes, Tim Baltz
Episode 8
The girls return to New York for an exclusive fashion event, and Maia tries to enjoy herself while Tallulah contends with some questionable styling decisions. Alani plans a surprise for her parents' anniversary. Back in LA, Charlie checks on Dylan.
Directed by Rachel SennottWritten by Rachel SennottGuest stars Augusto Aguilera, Colin Woodell, Callie Hernandez, August Gray Gall, Tim Baltz, Keith David, Whitney Rice, Yoa Mizuno
Episode information updated Sep 13, 2026
Rachel SennottMaia Simsbury
Odessa A'zionTallulah Stiel
True WhitakerAlani Marcus
Jordan FirstmanCharlie Cohen
Josh HutchersonDylan
Ayo EdebiriMimi Rush
Moses IngramTeresa 'Tessa' Cardin
Elijah WoodElijah Wood
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