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South Asian Crime Dramedy Deli Boys Axed by Hulu
14 Aug
Summary
- Deli Boys, a unique crime dramedy centered on South Asian characters, has been canceled.
- Ratings were cited as the primary reason for the show's discontinuation.
- The series aimed to boost representation for the South Asian community both on and off-screen.
Hulu has canceled the Onyx Collective series Deli Boys after two seasons. The decision comes due to the crime dramedy's ratings, according to sources. The series was a significant project for Onyx, which had prioritized adding new cast members to attract a wider audience.
Following the renewal for a second season after casting Fred Armisen, additional supporting cast members like Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani joined the show. Deli Boys stood out for its focus on South Asian characters, with creator Abdullah Saeed and the lead actors being of South Asian descent, marking a rare instance of such representation in Hollywood in 2026.
The show followed the story of two pampered Pakistani American brothers who, after losing everything, must confront their father's secret criminal past and attempt to take over his underworld operations. Poorna Jagannathan starred as a crime boss auntie and confidante.
In its second season, Fred Armisen played a legendary gambling savant with a global casino empire. Jagannathan had previously expressed enthusiasm for her role, highlighting its unconventional portrayal of a South Asian woman in a physically demanding and powerful character. She is set to appear in HBO Max's Lanterns.
