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Mindy Kaling’s New Hulu Comedy “Not Suitable for Work” Debuts Trailer and Release Details
5/10/2026, 9:56:09 PM
Series Announcement and Trailer Release
The first trailer for “Not Suitable for Work,” a workplace comedy created by Mindy Kaling, was released by Disney and Hulu in May 2026. The series follows five work-obsessed twenty-somethings navigating professional ambition and personal life in Manhattan’s Murray Hill neighborhood. The trailer confirms a June 2, 2026 premiere with three episodes, after which two new episodes will air weekly until the finale on June 23, 2026.
Creative Background and Production Context
Kaling’s approach builds on a recurring formula: place ambitious, flawed characters in a specific setting and let proximity generate conflict, a method used in “The Mindy Project” and “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” The series, first announced in 2024 as “Murray Hill,” is produced by Kaling International with Warner Bros., and Howard Klein of 3 Arts Entertainment serves as executive producer.
Principal Cast and Creative Team
Jay Ellis stars as investment-bank boss Bill Gibson and Nicholas Duvernay as a medical student; supporting roles include Ella Hunt, Avantika Vandanapu, Will Angus and Jack Martin. Recurring guests include Victor Garber, Greg Germann, Judy Gold, Ego Nwodim, Harry Richardson, Constance Wu, Laura Bell Bundy, May Hong, Bhavesh Patel, Emilia Suárez and Michael Benjamin Washington. The series is created and executive-produced by Mindy Kaling with showrunner Charlie Grandy, who previously worked together on “The Mindy Project” and “The Sex Lives of College Girls.”
Release Schedule and Episode Count
“Not Suitable for Work” comprises ten episodes. The launch on Hulu and Disney+ (U.S. bundle subscribers) and Disney+ internationally will deliver three episodes on June 2, 2026, followed by two episodes each week until June 23, 2026.
Official Synopsis and Marketing Positioning
Official promotional material describes the series as a comedic look at “five work-obsessed twenty-somethings who strive for professional success and, if they have time, personal happiness, in Manhattan.” Marketing calls Murray Hill “Manhattan’s most glamorous,” framing the setting between sincere and satirical tones.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Mindy Kaling has a formula, and it works.” — *The Q Gentleman*, Entertainment Writer
- “Manhattan’s most glamorous,” — *Series marketing description*
- “Not Suitable for Work” follows five work-obsessed twenty-somethings who strive for professional success and, if they have time, personal happiness, in Manhattan.” — *Series synopsis, Hulu/Disney+ press release*
- “The series will premiere with three episodes on June 2nd 2026, then two episodes weekly until the finale on June 23rd 2026, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the United States and on Disney+ internationally.” — *Disney+ announcement*
What’s Next
Following the June 2 launch, viewers can expect two new episodes each week through June 23. The series will remain available for on-demand streaming on Hulu and Disney+ after the final episode airs.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources agree on cast, creators, and release dates, but they differ on the total episode count implied by the schedule. The series is described as comprising ten episodes, while the release plan of three episodes on June 2 followed by two episodes each week until June 23 suggests nine episodes. No further clarification is provided.
