The race to become the next great sitcom starring 20-somethings stumbling their way through adulthood is on. While the genre recently found success with Adults and I Love LA, none have reached the cultural impact of Friends or How I Met Your Mother.
Mindy Kaling’s new series, Not Suitable for Work, is next in line to attempt that. All about young adults entering the workforce, it’s available to stream on Disney+ in the UK. The question is, could the show go on for years? Here’s what we know so far.
Not Suitable for Work Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, there’s no news about a potential Not Suitable for Work season 2. However, the show premiered only recently, so an announcement might come somewhere down the line.
While critic reviews for the series are mixed, the Rotten Tomatoes audience score currently sits at a respectable 67%. If viewers keep tuning in, there’s a good chance the show will make a comeback. In that case, new episodes could arrive in summer 2027.
Not Suitable for Work Cast
- Ella Hunt as AJ Pascarelli
- Avantika Vandanapu as Abhinaya “Abby” Chilukuri
- Will Angus as Davis Beau Bradley Barrett III
- Jack Martin as Josh Teitelbaum
- Nicholas Duvernay as Kel Washington
- Jay Ellis as Bill Gibson
What Is Not Suitable for Work About?
Not Suitable for Work follows Never Have I Ever, which was inspired by Kaling’s teenage years, and The Sex Lives of College Girls, which reflected the college experience. This time around, she zooms in on the period when she moved to New York as a young professional.
The comedy is set in Manhattan’s Murray Hill neighborhood and revolves around ambitious twenty-somethings. They’re all at that awkward stage after college when adulthood is no longer theoretical. As you might expect if you’re a fan of the genre, the show blends workplace comedy with romantic misadventures. Ultimately, whether you enjoy it or not depends on your feelings about the characters.
At the centre of the story is AJ, who lands a coveted finance job and moves in with her college friend Abby, an assistant to a celebrity stylist. AJ arrives eager to reinvent herself. However, her plans become complicated when she discovers that one of her neighbours is someone from her past. Across the hall live three friends navigating their own chaotic paths to professional success.
The show premiered with three episodes, which do a solid job of setting up the story and hint at complications to come. When asked about the possibility of Not Suitable for Work season 2, Kaling was hopeful.
“We love making the show. It seems like Hulu really likes what they’ve seen, but you never know. I’m just keeping my fingers crossed,” she told Variety.
Whether or not the show gets renewed, the first season is still ongoing. You can catch double episodes weekly on Hulu/Disney+, with the finale scheduled for June 23.
Are There Other Shows Like Not Suitable for Work?
If you like Not Suitable for Work, you might also enjoy The Bold Type, Younger, Industry, Broad City, or New Girl.
Alternatively, check out some of the other series trending on Disney+. Like Rivals, The Testaments, Scrubs, or Paradise.
