Mindy Kaling’s Hulu ‘Not Suitable for Work’ Review
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- Mindy Kaling serves as sole creator of Hulu’s “Not Suitable for Work,” her first solo credit since “The Mindy Project.”
- Not Suitable for Work follows five ambitious New Yorkers—AJ, Davis, Abby, Kel, and Josh—navigating careers and relationships across professional professional settings (finance, fashion, journalism, and a boutique client).
- Constance Wu portrays Vanessa, Abby’s tyrannical boss, delivering a standout performance that the reviewer cites as a high point.
- The series is criticized for being a bland “Friends” copycat, with only occasional “glimmers” of sharper, more biting humor.
- The show was originally titled “Murray Hill,” referencing a Manhattan neighborhood south of midtown.
- The first three episodes are now streaming on Hulu, with the remaining episodes scheduled to air weekly on Tuesdays.
Why it matters: The review’s criticism of the series as a bland ‘Friends’ copycat could dampen viewer enthusiasm and hinder Hulu’s push for fresh original comedy, while Constance Wu’s standout performance provides a potential hook to attract audiences seeking strong acting and may offset some of the series’ perceived lack of originality.
