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Hulu Unveils Trailer for “Deli Boys” Season 2, Expanding the Crime-Comedy’s Philly Underworld
5/8/2026, 4:03:56 AM
Trailer Release & Premiere
Hulu dropped the official Season 2 trailer on May 6. The six-episode season will premiere in full on Thursday, May 28, 2026, streaming exclusively on Hulu.
Premise & Season 1 Recap
“Deli Boys,” which debuted March 6, 2025, follows Pakistani-American brothers Mir and Raj Dar (Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh). After their father Arshad “Baba” Dar (Iqbal Theba) dies in a golf-ball accident, they learn the ABC Deli empire was a drug-smuggling front. Guided by Lucky (Poorna Jagannathan), they inherit a criminal operation they are ill-prepared to run.
Cast & New Characters
Returning leads are Ali, Shaikh, and Jagannathan. New regulars include Fred Armisen as Max Sugar, a global casino king and money-launderer; Andrew Rannells as District Attorney Andrew Chadwater, a mayoral hopeful; and Kumail Nanjiani as a defense lawyer with ties to Lucky. Guest spots feature Lilly Singh, Robin Thede, and Tan France.
Season 2 Plot Overview
The Dars are “drowning in dirty cash” while Philadelphia’s “sketchiest crooks” close in. Max Sugar arrives, becomes Lucky’s chaotic “situationship,” and offers a 20 % cut on laundered dollars. Raj seeks revenge on Ahmad; Mir aims to expand DarCo without a collapse; Chadwater hopes a single bust will secure his mayoral bid. FBI scrutiny and internal betrayals intensify the stakes.
Production & Official Statements
The series is produced by 20th Television under the Onyx Collective banner, developed by Jenni Konner and Nora Silver for Jenni Konner Productions. Showrunner Michelle Nader executive-produces with Saeed, Konner, and Silver. In a Hulu press release, the trailer was described as “the next chapter of a bold, irreverent crime comedy.” Saeed and Nader called the season “a bigger, riskier gamble for the Dar family,” emphasizing humor amid darker ethical dilemmas.
Reception & Criticism
IndieWire praised the first season as “bizarre and hilarious… fun enough to keep a viewer hooked.” AV Club noted the series remains “one of last year’s slept-on TV comedies,” suggesting limited mainstream visibility despite critical praise. No formal complaints have emerged.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Mr. Sugar, we’ve run out of places to hide our money,” — Trailer voiceover
- “I don’t do anything illegal here,” — Max Sugar (Fred Armisen)
- “I do” — Max Sugar (Fred Armisen)
- “Take a 20% cut of every dollar laundered.” — Max Sugar (Fred Armisen)
- “Not too dark, too violent, or too explicit to immediately watch all the way through. It’s bizarre and hilarious and fun enough to keep a viewer hooked, and hopefully to merit a second season.” — IndieWire reviewer
- “One of last year’s slept-on TV comedies returns later this month.” — AV Club reviewer
What’s Next
After the May 28 launch, Hulu will track viewership and critical response to gauge renewal prospects. Creators have hinted at deeper family secrets and expanded criminal networks for potential future seasons.
