Hulu’s Golden Girls-inspired sitcom, Mid-Century Modern, premiered in March 2025 and became an instant success, receiving an 86 percent critic score and a 79 percent fan score on Rotten Tomatoes upon its release. The series has been praised for its nostalgic charm, humor and incredible performances from stars Nathan Lane, Nathan Lee Graham, Matt Bomer and the late Linda Lavin, who died in December 2024 amid filming for Mid-Century Modern. Now, all fans want to know is whether or not the show will be coming back for season 2.
Is ‘Mid-Century Modern’ Getting a Season 2?
Hulu has not yet officially renewed Mid-Century Modern for a season 2. However, given the positive reviews and streaming success — it was the 10th most-watched TV show on all streaming platforms for the week of March 27 to April 1, according to Reelgood — a renewal seems likely.
‘Mid-Century Modern’ Creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan Tease Future Seasons
Though the future of Mid-Century Modern is still up in the air, series cocreators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan — who also originated the hit sitcom Will & Grace — teased what fans could possibly see on the show if season 2 happens, as well as what fans won’t see.
“Maybe Karen’s [Megan Mullally] invisible husband Stan will show,” David joked to Deadline, referring to the faceless character often mentioned in season 1.
When asked about a possible crossover between Will & Grace and Mid-Century Modern, Max said, “I don’t think we’re gonna do that.”
“We really want these worlds to operate separate from each other,” he continued. “We obviously love Will & Grace and everything that that show did and was is unbelievable. That’s not to say that those actors won’t show up, if there’s something perfect for them, and they want it, and we want it. But I think the worlds aren’t going to crossover.”
How Did ‘Mid-Century Modern’ Season 1 End?
In episode 9 of Mid-Century Modern, best friends Bunny Schneiderman (Nathan Lane), Jerry Frank (Matt) and Arthur Broussard (Nathan Lee) were faced with tragedy when Bunny’s beloved mother, Sybill Schneiderman (Linda), died unexpectedly. Bunny came home in tears and told Jerry and Arthur that Sybill had started complaining about chest pain while they were on a drive together.
Though Bunny drove to the hospital as quickly as he could, she passed away before they arrived, and doctors told him that she had suffered from a heart attack. The remainder of the episode saw Bunny attempt to write a eulogy for his mother and host a funeral with Jerry and Arthur.
In the finale, which took place four months after Sybill’s death, Bunny, Arthur and Jerry decided it was time to clear out her bedroom and figure out another use for it. They discussed the possibility of turning it into a gym, but two unexpected guests — Caroll Mintz (Richard Kind) and Mason (Zane Phillips) — threw a wrench into the plan when they both asked for a place to stay.
David and Max revealed that Sybill’s death was Linda’s idea. The actress died at 86 years old from cardiopulmonary arrest — a “complication from recently discovered lung cancer,” her PR rep confirmed at the time of her death in December 2024.
“When she was diagnosed with [lung cancer], she was like, ‘I don’t know how I’m going to respond to this, but whatever it is, write it into the character,’” David told TV Line.
Max added, “Only David, Nathan [Lane], and I knew kind of what was going on, and she was very clear to the three of us that she wanted us to tell the truth. And certainly she had no idea that it was going to go to the place that it went to.”
He continued, “But she had talked about it with us and her husband, Steve Bakunas, so when it happened, that gave us the go-ahead and the comfort and the freedom as writers to sit down with Steve and say, ‘Hey, we’d like to actually write the last day the way that it happened and make that our story.’ And without skipping a beat, Steve said, ‘Of course that’s what you have to do, because that’s what Linda would want you to do.’”