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Review: Mindy Kaling's 'Not Suitable for Work' on Hulu Falls Flat as a 'Friends' Copycat

By

Alison Herman

1d ago· 6 min readenReview

Summary

Mindy Kaling's new Hulu comedy 'Not Suitable for Work' is reviewed as a bland copycat of 'Friends,' following characters navigating post-college life. The show continues Kaling's progression from high school (Never Have I Ever) to college (The Sex Lives of College Girls) to young adulthood. While the review notes glimpses of a potentially sharper show, it ultimately finds the series derivative and lacking originality, comparing it unfavorably to the sitcoms it tries to emulate.

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'Not Suitable for Work' — Kaling's first show with sole creator credit since 'The Mindy Project' — continues this progression into the uncertain time after the diploma.
But while college shows are notoriously difficult to nail, making the three-sea...
Mindy Kaling's Hulu comedy 'Not Suitable for Work' is a bland 'Friends' copycat with glimpses of a sharper show.
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Mindy Kaling's Hulu comedy 'Not Suitable for Work' is a bland 'Friends' copycat with glimpses of a sharper show.

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