How to Die in One of the Comedy Series, created and starring Natasha Rothwell, was cancelled by Hulu after just one season. The news surfaced a few months after the show’s debut season ended, and fans were disappointed. Produced by Onyx Collective, a Disney-owned company like Hulu, the series produced eight episodes in its first season.
The show follows the story of Melissa, played by Rothwell, a financially struggling airport worker who experiences near-death moments that encourage her to take control of her life. Her journey of self-discovery and empowerment formed the heart of the show. The cast also included Jocko Sims, Keilyn Durrell, Conrad Ricamora, Jalee Hamidi, Elle Lorraine, Chris Powell and Arkie Kandola.
Rothwell, best known for her role in White Lotus, responded to the cancellation with an emotional social media post. She shared a screenshot of a report checking the news and admitted that she found it difficult to process. She expressed her deep gratitude to the cast, crew and writers who put their hearts into the project. She also thanked the fans for their support and hoped this was not the end of the way to die alone, but a pause on that journey.
In an official statement, Rothwell described himself as “shocked, saddened, frankly, perplexed” by his decision not to renew the second season show. She highlighted how much they believed the team in the story they told the effort to find a new platform for the series. She remained full of hope, they “surged” and stated that their journey was “not over.”
The show attracted attention on its refreshing commitment to personal growth and resilience, particularly through the lens of the characters, which navigates the struggles of life with humor and determination. Hulu may have pulled the plug, but Rothwell and her team are determined to continue their talk elsewhere. Fans of the series wait to see if they intervene to give another network or streaming service a way to give a second chance on their own.
