Watch if you enjoy coming-of-age comedies with sharp dialogues and a New York atmosphere. "Not Suitable for Work" is not "Friends" with their perfect apartments; it's a realistic story about how young professionals try not to fail in a big city. Perfect for those who have recently started their careers and see themselves in the characters.
Premiere on Hulu took place on June 2, 2026. "Not Suitable for Work" is a comedy series from Mindy Kaling ("The Office", "Sex Lives of College Girls") and showrunner Charlie Grandy. Five work-obsessed twenty-somethings strive for professional success in the prestigious New York neighborhood of Murray Hill — and, if there's time, personal happiness. A banking analyst, a fashion intern, a financier, a local idealist, and a med student with acting dreams try to build their careers without losing themselves.
The tone is sharp, ironic, with New York self-deprecation. The series explores the moment when student dreams collide with the reality of rent, toxic bosses, and first serious relationships. Mindy Kaling isn't afraid of absurdity: the dialogues sound like improvisation, and the situations are like excerpts from the life of anyone who moved to a big city after college.
The format consists of 8 episodes in the first season (as of 2026). Filming took place in New York City. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 52% "freshness," but the series remains at the top of Hulu, and Mindy Kaling is already teasing a second season. The cast includes Ella Hunt, Avantika, Will Angus, Jack Martin, and Nicolas Duvernay.
If you liked "The Office" or "Sex Lives of College Girls," "Not Suitable for Work" operates on the same wavelength as Kaling: sharp dialogues, imperfect characters, and comedy born from real pain. Fans of "Friends" and "How I Met Your Mother" may find it too modern, while those looking for a coming-of-age comedy will find it a fresh voice.