Hulu Cancels 'Not Suitable for Work' After Single Season
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Hulu Cancels 'Not Suitable for Work' After Single Season

authorBy Roger Ebert
DateAug 25, 2026
Read Time2 min

Hulu has decided not to move forward with a second season of the comedy series, 'Not Suitable for Work,' which was developed by Mindy Kaling.

The program, which debuted in June with a nine-episode run, featured Ella Hunt, Avantika Vandanapu, Will Angus, Jack Martin, Nicholas Duvernay, and Jay Ellis. It chronicled the experiences of five ambitious young adults in their twenties, striving for career success and personal fulfillment in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood. Warner Bros. Television, the show's producer, is actively looking for another network or streaming service to potentially pick up the series. Cast members, including Jack Martin, Ella Hunt, and Nicholas Duvernay, had previously expressed enthusiasm for their roles and the show's unique "Friends-like" yet modern vibe in interviews.

The cast also included recurring guest stars such as Victor Garber, Greg Germann, Judy Gold, Ego Nwodim, Harry Richardson, Constance Wu, Laura Bell Bundy, May Hong, Bhavesh Patel, Emilia Suárez, and Michael Benjamin Washington. Mindy Kaling, alongside showrunner Charlie Grandy and Howard Klein of 3 Arts Entertainment, served as executive producers for the series. The cancellation of the show was first reported by Variety.

The entertainment industry is dynamic, with successes and cancellations being an inherent part of the creative process. While the discontinuation of a show can be disappointing for fans and creators alike, it also opens doors for new narratives and opportunities, encouraging continuous innovation and evolution in storytelling.

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