Mindy Kaling has done it again—sort of. The comedy powerhouse behind The Office, The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever has a new workplace series that's dividing critics but winning over audiences. Not Suitable for Work, now streaming on Hulu and Disney+, has become an unexpected hit, landing at No. 2 on both platforms globally in June 2026, according to FlixPatrol.
The show follows a group of Gen Z strivers navigating early careers, romance, AI, and financial pressure in New York City. Starring Ella Hunt and Avantika Vandanapu as AJ and Abby, alongside Will Angus, Jack Martin, and Nicholas DuVernay, the series aims to capture the chaos of climbing the corporate ladder in a rapidly changing world. It's part of a wave of youth-focused comedies like Adults and I Love LA.
Critics, however, are split. The series holds a 50% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviews calling it either passable or disappointing. Maggie Fremont of TV Guide noted that the show struggles to balance its hangout vibe with nonstop plot movement: "It feels like in order to stand out, Not Suitable for Work is fighting against what people love about hangout shows: the actual hanging out." Nandini Bilal of RogerEbert.com criticized its lack of focus, writing, "It offers too many clichés to result in anything other than mediocrity."
But not everyone is sour. Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter praised the series as "a nice hang," embracing its familiar tropes. The cast also includes Jay Ellis, who stars in the new The Rookie spin-off, The Rookie: North. For a title that promises edgy content, the comedy stays relatively tame, leaning into the comfort of ensemble dynamics.
Audiences seem to disagree with the critics, giving the show a 69% audience score. The series has found a global audience, with U.S. viewers streaming on Hulu and international fans catching it on Disney+. New episodes drop every Tuesday. For more on streaming hits, check out Brett Goldstein and Jennifer Lopez's 'Office Romance' Scores Instant Netflix No. 1.
Kaling's track record suggests she knows how to connect with viewers, even when critics are lukewarm. Not Suitable for Work may not reinvent the wheel, but it's proving that sometimes, a familiar hangout is exactly what audiences want. For more on workplace comedies, see The Best Crime Comedy Series Ever, Ranked: From Barry to Wednesday.
As the series continues to stream, it's clear that Kaling's latest venture is a streaming success story—critics be damned. Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for more updates on Not Suitable for Work and other trending shows. And if you're looking for more comedy hits, don't miss The Sandlot Gang Reunites for New Comedy Series 'Dugout Dads'.
