Hulu's under-the-radar crime comedy Deli Boys is back for a second season, and it's bringing some serious star power. The series, which quietly became one of the streamer's highest-rated shows last year, returns on May 28 with a fresh batch of episodes that promise to up the ante for the Dar brothers. In an exclusive sneak peek, we get our first look at two major new additions: Fred Armisen and Andrew Rannells.
Armisen plays Max Sugar, an eccentric casino magnate with a knack for money laundering. Rannells portrays District Attorney Andrew Chadwater, a man determined to clean up Philadelphia's drug problem. The clip shows Sugar somehow sneaking into Chadwater's office, claiming to be a "backdoor man" who's just a friend of the governor. He pitches himself as a campaign donor for Chadwater's mayoral run, making calls from an unplugged phone and promising pledges up to $200,000. It's a bizarre, hilarious introduction that sets the stage for a season full of legal and criminal chaos.
Season 2 picks up right after the explosive Season 1 finale. Mir (Asif Ali) has fully embraced his role as a mob boss, while Raj (Saagar Shaikh) is focused on finding the man who ordered their father's death. Their drug empire, DarCo, seems to be running smoothly—until their A.B.C. Deli outlet explodes behind them. Someone is sending a message, and the brothers are about to face threats from all sides.
The new season expands the world of Deli Boys with a host of fresh faces. Alongside Armisen and Rannells, Kumail Nanjiani joins in a recurring guest role, with Robin Thede and Lilly Singh also making appearances. The show's creator, Abdullah Saeed, and showrunner Michelle Nader are back, ensuring the same chaotic energy that earned Season 1 a 96% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
For fans of crime comedies, Deli Boys offers a unique blend of humor and tension. If you're looking for something to fill the Ozark-shaped void in your life, check out Netflix's 'Legends', another crime thriller that delivers high-stakes drama. Meanwhile, Deli Boys continues to carve its own niche with its irreverent style and unpredictable plot twists.
As the Dar brothers navigate their new criminal empire, they'll have to contend with Chadwater's legal crusade and Sugar's shady dealings. Sugar, it turns out, is also the new crush of Lucky (Poorna Jagannathan), one of DarCo's key players, putting him dangerously close to the family business. With a DA hungry for a big bust and a casino magnate with his own agenda, Season 2 promises to be a wild ride.
Mark your calendars: Deli Boys Season 2 premieres on Hulu on May 28. For more exclusive sneak peeks and summer previews, stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot.
