Hulu cancels MidCentury Modern after one season

Hulu has canceled the sitcom MidCentury Modern after one season, cocreator Max Mutchnick announced on Instagram on Monday, Sept. 29. The multicamera comedy, which debuted in March, follows three middle‑aged gay friends who move in together in Palm Springs after the unexpected death of a close friend. The series starred Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham and Linda Lavin.

Mutchnick posted a photo of the cast with the caption, "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." He and David Kohan created the series and served as executive producers alongside Ryan Murphy; James Burrows executive produced and directed all 10 episodes. The show was produced by 20th Television.

MidCentury Modern centered on Bunny Schneiderman, played by Lane; Jerry Frank, played by Bomer; and Arthur Broussard, played by Graham. Lavin portrayed Sybil Schneiderman, Bunny’s mother. Lavin died in December 2024 after filming seven episodes but appears in eight following editorial adjustments. Mutchnick has said Lavin was clear that her character should die on the show, and the production incorporated...