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Updated · Deadline · Aug 25

Hulu Cancels Mindy Kaling's 1-Season 'Not Suitable For Work' After 2-Month Renewal Wait

Updated

Updated · Deadline · Aug 25

Hulu Cancels Mindy Kaling's 1-Season 'Not Suitable For Work' After 2-Month Renewal Wait

Q: Will another streaming platform rescue Mindy Kaling's cliffhanger-heavy comedy from Hulu's aggressive young adult purge?

Maybe, but the odds look modest. There is a real path to survival because Warner Bros. Television, which produces “Not Suitable for Work,” is actively shopping the nine-episode series to other outlets. That matters: rescued shows usually need a studio willing to keep packaging and pitching them, and this one has a built-in hook for buyers — a Mindy Kaling comedy ending on multiple unresolved cliffhangers, plus a recognizable young ensemble and some audience goodwill. Still, the obstacles are significant. Hulu canceled the show quickly, despite respectable viewership and buzz, which suggests it was not strong enough internally to justify renewal costs. Its reviews were mixed, with a 54% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, even though audience response was stronger at 82%. In the current streaming market, modest performers without breakout numbers are difficult saves, especially in the young-adult comedy-drama lane, where buyers have become more selective. Its best chance is with a platform that already values Kaling’s brand or wants a light, relationship-driven ensemble comedy aimed at younger adults. Netflix would make intuitive sense given Kaling’s history there, but no buyer has emerged publicly. Max or another streamer seeking a “comfort watch” comedy could also be logical, though there is no confirmed interest. So far, there is no rescue deal — only an active effort to find one. The show is not dead yet, but at this stage a pickup is possible rather than likely.

3 articles · Updated · Deadline · Aug 25

Hulu has scrapped Not Suitable For Work after one season, ending renewal hopes two months after the romantic comedy finished its Season 1 run.
The decision leaves the finale's cliffhangers unresolved, with all five central characters caught in love triangles and two facing job uncertainty after confronting their boss.
The Warner Bros. TV series was not a breakout but drew respectable viewership and buzz; Kaling said in June that a Season 2 writers room was already up while awaiting a production pickup.
Hulu has also recently passed on YA pilots including Buffy: New Sunnydale, Foster Dade and Don't Get High, underscoring pressure on youth-oriented shows led by lesser-known actors and less conventional romantic setups.
Critics gave the show a 54% Rotten Tomatoes score, while viewers rated it 82%, adding to questions over whether streamers will keep backing niche young-adult comedies with loyal but limited audiences.