Not Suitable for Work Could Be Hulu’s Next Big Comedy Obsession

The new comedy series premieres June 2 on Hulu. Watch the official trailer now.

Work-life balance has officially left the group chat in Hulu’s upcoming comedy series Not Suitable for Work. Created by Mindy Kaling, the new workplace comedy follows a group of ambitious twenty-somethings trying to survive careers, relationships, and complete emotional chaos in one of Manhattan’s most glamorous neighborhoods.

Premiering June 2 on Hulu, the series stars Ella Hunt, Avantika, and Will Angus alongside Jack Martin, Nicholas Duvernay, and Jay Ellis. The first three episodes will debut at launch, with two new episodes releasing weekly afterward.

Set in Murray Hill, Not Suitable for Work centers on five work-obsessed friends chasing professional success while desperately trying to maintain some version of a personal life. The trailer teases office disasters, complicated hookups, career meltdowns, and the kind of painfully relatable chaos that has become a signature of Mindy Kaling’s comedy style.

The project also reunites Kaling with longtime collaborator Charlie Grandy, who previously worked on The Sex Lives of College Girls and The Mindy Project. That creative connection alone will likely draw attention from viewers looking for another fast-paced ensemble comedy filled with awkward humor, messy relationships, and emotionally unprepared young adults.

With streaming audiences continuing to embrace workplace and friendship comedies, Not Suitable for Work already feels positioned to become one of Hulu’s biggest comedy launches of the summer.

Who’s in the cast of Not Suitable for Work?

The cast of Not Suitable for Work includes a mix of rising young stars, fan-favorite comedy actors, and familiar television faces as Hulu’s new workplace comedy from Mindy Kaling brings chaos, ambition, and relationship drama to Manhattan.

Ella Hunt (Dickinson, Anna and the Apocalypse) stars as AJ Pascarelli, one of the career-driven twenty-somethings trying to survive the pressure, competition, and emotional messiness of life in New York City.

Avantika (Mean Girls, Senior Year), one of the fastest-rising young stars in comedy, plays Abhinaya “Abby” Chilukuri, an ambitious professional balancing career goals, friendships, and the unpredictable reality of adulthood.

Will Angus (The Gold, Kidnapped) appears as Davis Beau Bradley Barrett III, whose privileged background and chaotic personality add even more awkwardness to the group’s already complicated lives.

Jack Martin (La Brea, All Rise) plays Josh Teitelbaum, a young professional struggling to manage work pressure while dealing with increasingly messy personal relationships.

Nicholas Duvernay (Bel-Air, Purple Hearts) stars as Kel Washington, one of the friend group’s most driven personalities, whose search for success constantly clashes with his personal life.

Jay Ellis (Insecure, Top Gun: Maverick) plays Bill Gibson, bringing experience and confidence into the fast-moving Manhattan workplace comedy.

The series also features several major recurring guest stars throughout Season 1.

Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live, Mr. Throwback) appears as Kate Woodson, while Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians, Fresh Off the Boat) plays Vanessa Hsu.

Victor Garber (Titanic, Alias) stars as Wes Dryden alongside Greg Germann (Grey’s Anatomy, Ally McBeal) as David Teitelbaum, Josh’s father.

The recurring cast also includes Judy Gold (Search Party) as Paula, Harry Richardson (The White Princess) as Austin Blanchett, and Laura Bell Bundy (How I Met Your Mother, Legally Blonde: The Musical) as Amy Pascarelli.

Stella Everett appears as Vivian, Josh’s girlfriend, while May Hong (Tales of the City), Bhavesh Patel (The Other Two), Emilia Suárez, and Michael Benjamin Washington (American Auto) round out the ensemble cast.

Created by Mindy Kaling, Not Suitable for Work already looks like the kind of fast-paced workplace comedy filled with awkward relationships, career chaos, and sharp humor that Hulu audiences love binging.

Work stress, messy relationships, and complete emotional chaos collide in , Hulu’s upcoming comedy series from Mindy Kaling.

Set in Manhattan’s glamorous Murray Hill neighborhood, the series follows five ambitious twenty-somethings trying to survive demanding careers while balancing friendships, dating, and personal happiness along the way.

With its mix of sharp comedy, workplace pressure, and emotionally messy relationships, Not Suitable for Work already feels like the kind of streaming series audiences will binge in one weekend.

When Does Not Suitable for Work Premiere?

Not Suitable for Work premieres June 2, 2026 on Hulu.

The series launches with three episodes on premiere day, followed by two new episodes weekly throughout the season.

A group of exhausted young professionals leave a Manhattan office building late at night after another chaotic workday.

Where Can You Watch Not Suitable for Work?

The comedy series will stream exclusively on Hulu in the United States.

Hulu appears to be positioning the show as one of its major comedy releases for younger audiences looking for relationship-driven workplace dramas with binge-watch potential.

What Is Not Suitable for Work About?

The series follows five work-obsessed twenty-somethings chasing career success in New York City while struggling to keep their personal lives from completely falling apart.

Between impossible jobs, awkward hookups, friendship drama, emotional burnout, and nonstop pressure to succeed, the show explores what it actually feels like trying to survive your twenties in Manhattan.

Early footage teases luxury apartments, emotional breakdowns, late-night work calls, and chaotic relationships unfolding across the city.

A woman sits alone in her apartment staring at unread work emails while the New York skyline glows behind her.

Who Created Not Suitable for Work for Hulu?

The series was created by Mindy Kaling, who executive produces alongside showrunner Charlie Grandy.

The pair previously collaborated on and , giving the new Hulu comedy a similar mix of fast-paced humor, awkward romance, and emotionally chaotic storytelling.

A crowded office elevator fills with stressed employees silently preparing for another overwhelming day in Manhattan.

How Many Episodes Are in Not Suitable for Work Season 1?

Season 1 premieres with three episodes, followed by two episodes weekly after launch.

That release strategy could help the series quickly build social media buzz and weekly streaming conversation as viewers follow every workplace disaster and relationship meltdown.