Hulu Drops Kaling's Office Comedy; Warner Bros. TV Shopping Series Elsewhere
Hulu has decided not to renew the comedy series "Not Suitable for Work" after its first season. The show, created by Mindy Kaling, aired nine episodes starting in June. Warner Bros. TV, which produces the series, will seek another platform for it.
The single-season run of "Not Suitable for Work" consisted of nine episodes, premiering in June before Hulu opted against renewal. Warner Bros. Television, the studio behind the production, now intends to pitch the series to other networks or streaming services, a common move for shows dropped by their initial outlet. The cast includes Ella Hunt, Avantika, and Jay Ellis, among others.
Created by Mindy Kaling, the comedy was executive produced alongside showrunner Charlie Grandy and 3 Arts Entertainment's Howard Klein. Its premise followed young professionals chasing career ambitions in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood, balancing work with personal lives. The cancellation adds to a competitive landscape where streaming platforms frequently evaluate first-season performance before committing further resources.
This cancellation could signal ongoing volatility in the streaming market, where even high-profile creators like Mindy Kaling face uncertain renewals. Viewers who enjoyed the show may feel disappointed, but the studio's effort to find a new home suggests the series might survive elsewhere. For industry observers, it highlights how data-driven decisions increasingly shape comedy programming, potentially affecting creative risk-taking and audience loyalty in the long term.