SummaryFive twenty-somethings try to balance career success and personal happiness while living in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood in the Mindy Kaling comedy series.
Created By:Mindy Kaling
Not Suitable for Work
Season 1 Premiere:
Jun 2, 2026
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53
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4.6
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1 Review
Jun 1, 2026
70
But what Not Suitable for Work lacks in of-the-moment freshness, it makes up for in comfort-food familiarity. Chief among its assets is a very solid cast, who share the sort of affable chemistry that makes you want to flop down on the couch right alongside them.
May 29, 2026
70
“Not Suitable for Work” may stretch thin across nine episodes but its nimble pace, quick-enough wits and aspirational aesthetic add just enough sparkle to what could have otherwise been a dull ride through early adulthood.
Jun 2, 2026
58
It’s not exactly relatable or grounded, nor is it particularly hilarious, but Not Suitable For Work’s few bright spots and its impressive pedigree suggest that with a tighter focus, it could turn into the comfort hangout sitcom it desperately wants but doesn’t yet know how to be.
Jun 3, 2026
50
Stretches for both satire and straightforward cuddliness. Abby’s adventures in the universe of styling tend to be the strongest bits of the series because Avantika is a gifted comedic actor. .... Elsewhere, the show loses its grasp on what exactly it wants to say about these dweebs, if much at all.
Jun 2, 2026
40
“Not Suitable for Work” is a bland take on a well-trodden setup. The glimmers of a more biting, memorable take on young people juggling jobs and love in New York City throughout the nine-episode season end up being just that: glimmers.
Jun 1, 2026
40
A generous interpretation of all this would be that Kaling— who’d been on a hot streak with Never Have I Ever, The Sex Lives of College Girls, and Running Point—is saying every generation has to make its own mistakes, no matter the institutional guardrails. That may well be true. But it doesn’t mean TV scripts should sound as oblivious as the green characters that populate them.
May 29, 2026
38
It’s not irritating enough to warrant full-throated derision but not funny, endearing, or memorable enough to recommend around the water cooler.
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4.6
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Jul 9, 2026
10
Although a short TV show, the nine episodes are easy to watch and keep your wondering what happens next. A great show to unwind and laugh to. I really hope a second season premieres.
Jun 29, 2026
4
Comparisons to “Friends” are inevitable, but this series lacks the comic punch of that classic. The series revolves around five young people who are launching their careers in Manhattan and happen to live in the same building. This comes from Mindy Kaling, whose recent shows have been enjoyable (“Running Point” and “The Sex Lives of College Girls”). Even though this does have an affable energy, it lacks the outright laffs that would make it more fun. The cast is lively, but there aren’t any especially quirky individuals. Will Angus is the only one who has a comic edge and it’s only peripheral. Look for Richmond native Constance Wu as the **** stylist boss. There are only 9 eps, so each one is crammed with brief interactions. Even so, their relationships and jobs offer little additional stimulation. It’s sufficiently pleasant that a second season might allow them to grow and realize more comic potential. Some say that it took, 2-3 seasons for "Friends" to find it's footing.
Production Company:
- 3 Arts Entertainment
- Kaling International
- Warner Bros. Television
Initial Release Date:Jun 2, 2026
Number of seasons:1 Season
Rating:TV-MA
