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Not Suitable for Work

Not Suitable for Work is a 2026 American comedy television series created by Mindy Kaling for Hulu.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Not Suitable for Work is a 2026 American comedy television series created by Mindy Kaling for Hulu. The series follows five work-obsessed twenty-somethings in Manhattan as they pursue career success and personal happiness. It premiered on Hulu on June 2, 2026.

Premise

The series follows a group of twenty-somethings working entry-level or early-career jobs in New York City. Its story focuses on professional ambition, friendship, romance, and the challenges of adult life.

Production

Not Suitable for Work was created by Mindy Kaling, with Charlie Grandy credited as showrunner. It is produced for Hulu and is associated with comedy production companies including 3 Arts Entertainment and Kaling International.

Cast

The series centers on five young professionals living in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood. The cast includes Ella Hunt, Avantika, Will Angus, Jack Martin, and Nicholas Duvernay.

Release

The series premiered on Hulu on June 2, 2026. Coverage indicates the season began with several episodes available immediately, with remaining episodes released weekly.

Key facts

  • Created by Mindy Kaling for Hulu, premiered June 2, 2026.
  • Centers on five twenty-somethings in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood.
  • Comedy about balancing work, relationships, and personal happiness.
  • First season had multiple episodes at launch then weekly releases.
  • Cast includes Ella Hunt, Avantika, Will Angus, Jack Martin, and Nicholas Duvernay.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know the series through streaming coverage and reviews in North American entertainment media, but it is an American production with no specific Canadian setting or production focus in the available sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Not Suitable for Work?
It is a 2026 American comedy television series created by Mindy Kaling for Hulu.
What is the series about?
It follows five work-obsessed twenty-somethings in Manhattan as they navigate careers, relationships, and personal goals.
Who created Not Suitable for Work?
The series was created by Mindy Kaling.
Where did Not Suitable for Work first air?
It premiered on Hulu in the United States.
When was it released?
The series premiered on June 2, 2026.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Not_safe_for_work
    Supports: The phrase 'not suitable for work' as a synonym of NSFW and general meaning of the acronym.
  2. Merriam-Webster — https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/NSFW
    Supports: The definition of NSFW as 'not safe for work' / 'not suitable for work'.
  3. Hulu — https://www.hulu.com/series/not-suitable-for-work-6842dacb-e785-45a9-9636-f07b38af0fd4
    Supports: Series title, premise, creator, genre, and principal cast.
  4. Metacritic — https://www.metacritic.com/tv/not-suitable-for-work/
    Supports: Premiere date, number of seasons, rating, and production companies.
  5. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/news/not-suitable-for-work-review-mindy-kaling-hulu/
    Supports: Premise, cast, release pattern, creator, and showrunner.
  6. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/not_suitable_for_work
    Supports: Premise, network, release date, genre, and creator credits.