Mindy Kaling’s ‘Not Suitable for Work’ cancelled at Hulu: Will there be a season 2 elsewhere?

For a series built around five young New Yorkers trying to balance ambition, messy relationships and the pressures of early adulthood, the story was only just beginning. “Not Suitable for Work” arrived on Hulu this summer with a fresh ensemble cast and a premise rooted in the increasingly complicated lives of young professionals trying to make it in Manhattan.

By the time the nine-episode run came to an end, viewers were left with unresolved relationships and obvious questions about where the story could go next. That makes the show's latest development particularly significant for fans wondering whether they will see AJ, Abby, Davis, Josh and Kel again.

“Not Suitable for Work” Season 2 is not happening at Hulu as per Variety reports, but Mindy Kaling’s comedy may still have a chance of returning elsewhere. Hulu has cancelled the series after one season, while Warner Bros. Television, which produced the show, plans to shop it to other potential buyers.

Will ‘Not Suitable for Work’ Season 2 happen?

There is no confirmed Season 2 at this stage. Hulu has decided not to renew the series, but the cancellation does not necessarily mean the end of the show.

Warner Bros. Television retains the option of taking the series to other outlets, according to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. The studio is expected to shop the comedy to potential new homes, meaning another streaming service could theoretically order a second season.

For now, however, no other platform has announced that it has acquired the series.

What is ‘Not Suitable for Work’ about?

Created by Kaling and run by showrunner Charlie Grandy, the comedy follows five ambitious 20-somethings living in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood as they attempt to build careers while navigating friendships, relationships and adulthood.

The central cast includes Ella Hunt as AJ, Avantika as Abby, Will Angus as Davis, Jack Martin as Josh and Nicholas Duvernay as Kel, with Jay Ellis also starring.

The series focuses on the pressures facing young professionals who are determined to succeed while trying to find a personal life outside work. Disney+ described the characters as young adults dealing with early-career frustrations, friendships and ambitions in New York City.

Kaling executive produced the series alongside Grandy and Howard Klein, with Kaling International producing in association with Warner Bros. Television and 3 Arts Entertainment.

How many episodes are in Season 1?

The first season consisted of nine episodes, with the series premiering June 2 and concluding later that month.

The initial release schedule began with three episodes before the remaining installments were released. The show was positioned as a new ensemble workplace comedy built around the lives of young professionals in New York.

How was the show received?

“Not Suitable for Work” received a mixed critical response. Rotten Tomatoes currently lists the series with a 54% critics' score for its first season.

The cancellation itself does not establish that reviews were responsible for Hulu's decision. Neither Hulu nor Warner Bros. Television has publicly identified a specific reason for ending the show after one season.

FAQs

Is ‘Not Suitable for Work’ cancelled?

Yes. Hulu has cancelled the series after one season and will not produce Season 2.

Could ‘Not Suitable for Work’ Season 2 be made somewhere else?

Yes, potentially. Warner Bros. Television plans to shop the series to other buyers, but no new home has been confirmed.

Where can I watch ‘Not Suitable for Work’ Season 1?

The first season is available through Hulu, with the series also available through Disney+ in markets where Hulu content is carried on the service.