'Deli Boys' Canceled After Two Seasons At Hulu
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Hulu has canceled the Onyx Collective series "Deli Boys" after two seasons due to low ratings, despite critical acclaim and efforts to boost viewership through new cast additions.
- The crime dramedy, created by Abdullah Saeed, was notable for its focus on South Asian characters and representation both on-screen and behind the scenes, a rarity in Hollywood in 2026.
- The show starred Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh as Pakistani American brothers navigating their father's secret criminal empire, with Poorna Jagannathan playing a fierce crime boss auntie, Lucky.
- Season 2 featured Fred Armisen as Max Sugar, a global gambling savant, alongside supporting cast members like Andrew Rannells, Kumail Nanjiani, Lilly Singh, Robin Thede, and Tan France.
- Poorna Jagannathan praised her role for breaking stereotypes about South Asian women in television, and she will next appear in HBO Max’s "Lanterns," premiering August 16.
