Hannah wishes to become a writer. Cut off financially from her parents, she is taking her own uniquely flawed path to adulthood.

Jessa returns to New York to stay with her cousin Shoshanna. With her own distinctive confidence, Jessa is blunt and honest to a fault.

An art-history major with musical talent, Hannah’s best friend is searching for steady-footing both professionally and romantically.

Career-driven Shoshanna is Jessa’s younger, bubblier cousin. Less-worldly than some of the other girls, she is often a surprising source of wisdom.

Striving to balancing maturity with his own understanding of the world, Adam is searching for the right career path.

An actor and musician, Desi inspires Marnie to start songwriting.

Before Elijah was out, he was Hannah’s college boyfriend. Though their relationship has its ups and downs, he and Hannah remain significant in each other’s lives.

Ray manages a coffee shop where his dispels his own opinions on the larger themes of life.

Cast & Characters

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Cast and Character

Hannah Horvath

Jessa Johansson

Marnie Michaels

Shoshanna Shapiro

Adam Sackler

Desi Harperin

Elijah Krantz

Ray Ploshansky

Lena Dunham

Jemima Kirke

Allison Williams

Zosia Mamet

Adam Driver

Ebon Moss Bachrach

Andrew Rannells

Alex Karpovsky

About the Series

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