The HBO series began airing its sixth and final season in February 2017. Check out photos of the cast when the show premiered in 2012 and at the end of its run.
The show's creator, screenwriter and star plays Hannah, an aspiring writer who's not afraid to bare it all in more ways than one and who struggles with personal and relationship problems as she tries to make it on her own in the big city, with the help of her friends.
The actress, daughter of NBC News personality Brian Williams, plays seemingly perfect Marnie, who is selfish in every way, except when it comes to her friendship with Hannah.
The British actress, daughter of Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke, plays free-spirited, self-proclaimed sociopath Jessa, one of Hannah's BFFs. Their friendship is tested when she falls for her ex.
The actress and daughter of playwright David Mamet plays Shosh, who's neurotic and talks a mile a minute and who is also fiercely loyal to her friends.
The actor plays Adam, Hannah's ex who never gave her she really wants—respect—while they were together. He is now famous for playing the morose villain Kylo Ren in the new and third Star Wars trilogy.
The actor, who rose to fame with the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, plays Hannah's roommate and best male friend Elijah.
The actor plays Ray, who dated both Shosh and Marnie and offers a more mature and realistic outlook of society to the group.