Selome Hailu “How to Die Alone,” the comedy series created by and starring Natasha Rothwell, has been canceled after one season on Hulu.
The series hailed from Onyx Collective, a Disney content brand that produces projects created by people of color and from underrepresented communities.
Onyx gave “How to Die Alone” a series order in November of 2022 before releasing it in September 2024. In a statement to Variety, Rothwell wrote that she is “shocked, heartbroken and frankly, baffled” at Onyx’s decision.
Though a source close to the studio indicates that viewership wasn’t strong enough to renew “How to Die Alone,” Rothwell argues that it was “an undeniable critical, creative and award-winning success.” Indeed, the series achieved a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, with Variety‘s review calling it “skillfully crafted” and Rothwell’s performance “flawless.” It also won the Independent Spirit Award for ensemble cast in a new scripted series and has three pending nominations for NAACP Image Awards.
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