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Deli Boys

Deli Boys is an American crime comedy television series created by Abdullah Saeed.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Deli Boys is an American crime comedy television series created by Abdullah Saeed. It follows two Pakistani-American brothers who discover, after their father's death, that his convenience-store business was a front for a criminal enterprise. The series premiered on Hulu in 2025 and was renewed for a second season, which premiered in 2026.

Premise

The series follows two spoiled Pakistani-American brothers who inherit their father's business after his sudden death and learn that it is tied to organised crime. The story combines family drama with crime and comedy elements.

Production

Deli Boys was created by Abdullah Saeed and produced as a Hulu original series. It is an English-language American production with a main cast led by Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Poorna Jagannathan.

Release and reception

The 10-episode first season premiered on Hulu in March 2025. Critics generally responded positively, and the series was later renewed for a second season that premiered in May 2026.

Key facts

  • The series centres on brothers Mir and Raj Dar, played by Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh.
  • Its premise involves a family convenience-store empire that hides a cocaine trafficking operation.
  • The first season consisted of 10 episodes.
  • It premiered on Hulu on March 6, 2025.
  • A second season was renewed in August 2025 and premiered on May 28, 2026.
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Canadian context

The series is available to Canadian viewers through Disney+ in many markets where Hulu content is carried under the Disney brand, making it part of the streaming catalogue relevant to Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Deli Boys about?
It follows two Pakistani-American brothers who discover that their late father's convenience-store business was a front for a criminal enterprise.
Who created Deli Boys?
The series was created by Abdullah Saeed.
When did Deli Boys premiere?
It premiered on Hulu on March 6, 2025.
How many seasons does Deli Boys have?
It has two seasons; the second premiered on May 28, 2026.
Who stars in Deli Boys?
The main cast includes Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan, Alfie Fuller, and Brian George.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deli_Boys
    Supports: Creator, premise, cast, premiere date, season renewal, and second-season premiere date.
  2. Hulu — https://www.hulu.com/series/deli-boys-9c3eebbe-95f7-479b-b730-ca5a0633a979
    Supports: Official series premise and streaming availability on Hulu.
  3. Disney+ — https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-9c3eebbe-95f7-479b-b730-ca5a0633a979
    Supports: Series description, genre, release window, creator, cast, and season count.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/deli_boys/s01
    Supports: Genre, network, TV-MA rating, creator, and first-season release date.