‘Mid-Century Modern’ Season 2: Everything We Know So Far

Hulu’s binge-able new sitcom Mid-Century Modern has been met with overwhelmingly positive critical reviews since its March 28 premiere. The 10-episode half-hour series was co-created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, and it stars Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham as a trio of middle-aged gay men who decide to move in together after their best friend dies.

The comedy, which has drawn comparisons to Golden Girls given its premise and tone, became an instant favorite for many who already want to see more. So will there be a Season 2? And what will happen if and when it premieres?

Here’s everything we know about Mid-Century Modern Season 2 so far.

Has Mid-Century Modern been renewed?

Sadly, no. Hulu canceled the series over the summer. Creator Matt Mutchnick revealed the news on Instagram, writing, “Ten great episodes… Not enough. But we loved making every single one of them. We’re gonna miss our very special show. Thanks to everyone who watched.”

 

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Who would have starred in Mid-Century Modern Season 2?

Presumably, it would have found Lane, Bomer, and Graham reprising their roles as Bunny Schneiderman, Jerry Frank, and Arthur Broussard, respectively. One Season 1 regular who would not return, of course, is the late Linda Lavin, who died during production and whose character, Sybil Schneiderman (Bunny’s live-in mother), perished in the events of the show as well.

Season 1’s recurring cast list also included Pamela Adlon as Bunny’s sister Mindy, Richard Kind as friend Carroll, and Zane Phillips as Mason. The end of the first season also introduced Billie Lourd as Becca, Jerry’s estranged daughter.

If the second season happened, fans would’ve likely also seen another round of hilarious comedic actor cameos (Season 1 featured Vanessa Bayer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Judd Hirsch, Stephanie Koenig, Cheri Oteri, and Rhea Perlman).

What would have happened in Mid-Century Modern Season 2?

Mutchnick told Deadline before the series’ cancellation that he didn’t plan to cross it over with his other LGBTQ+ representative series, Will and Grace. “I don’t think we’re gonna do that,” he said, when asked about a potential crossover between the two. “We really want those worlds to operate separate from each other. We obviously love Will & Grace and everything that that show did and was is unbelievable. That’s not to say those actors won’t show up, if there’s something perfect for them, and they want it, and we want it. But I think those worlds aren’t going to cross over.”

However, Kohan did suggest one way in which they could: by finally revealing the mysterious Stan. “Maybe Karen’s invisible husband Stan will show,” he teased to the publication.

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