How to Die Alonefollows Melissa (Rothwell), a fat, Black neurotic whos never been in love.
Self-involved, boy-crazy, love-starved Rory is Mels well-meaning best friend.
His father, the CEO of JFK, is embarrassed by Rory and his winding path in life.

Conrad Ricamora, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Jocko Sims and Bashir Salahuddin.Ricardo Birnbaum/Kiirstn Pagan/Maarten de Boer/Getty
Terrance has a thirst for adventure that inspires Melissa.
Sims is Alex, Melissas current boss and former fling.
For Mel, Alex is the one that got away.

For Alex, Melissa is the one who unceremoniously sent him packing.
Salahuddin recurs as Brian, Melissas holier-than-thou, know-it-all, CPA older brother.
Its no wonder he needs a drink or two to help him unwind every night.
Rothwell and Vera Santamaria (PEN15) serve as co-showrunners and executive producers.
Ricamora is best known for starring alongside Viola Davis in ABCsHow to Get Away with Murder.
Durrel Jones recently recurred in the HBO Max seriesThe Other Two.
Sims is repped by APA and Benedetti Entertainment.
Hes repped by CAA and Yorn Levine Barnes.