- By Aarushi Raina
- Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:59 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
The teen comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, which debuted in 2021 on Max, became popular among viewers for its relatable storyline. Season 3 of the show debuted in November, with the season finale premiering on January 25. The latest season had a cliffhanger-free finale, which led viewers to wonder if this was the wrap-up of the show, even though the characters were midway through their sophomore year. Not only that, the series was often near the top of Max’s top 10 list of most-viewed shows. According to the latest update, The Sex Lives of College Girls has been canceled after three seasons at Max.
The Sex Lives of College Girls won't return for Season 4 at Max, as it has been canceled after three seasons. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the production company Warner Bros. Television is exploring options to find a new home for the series.
Co-showrunner Justin Noble, who oversaw the show with Mindy Kaling, revealed that the episode wasn’t meant to wrap up the series. Explaining that ending the season was more about his personal preference, he said, “No one told us to, like, wrap up the show or anything like that."
Talking about the Season 3 finale, Noble stated, "I think, just as a creator, I’m losing interest in cliffhangers. I think it’s longer than ever between seasons for logistical reasons within the industry, and frankly, I don’t think audiences like cliffhangers the way that they used to. … You have to bring back to the show the comfort that you want. That’s why you return to it. So I’m sort of losing interest in what feels perhaps TV fake to me, in a lot of cliffhangers in comedies.”
Announcing that the fourth season won't be coming on Max, Noble posted about the cancellation of the show on his Instagram. His post read, “As creatives, we’re sort of taught to never compliment our own projects. Or even to downplay it when other people do. But here’s the thing: I think The Sex Lives of College Girls is a pretty damn good TV show. Unfortunately, Max has decided not to order a fourth season. We are currently in discussions with some new potential homes for the show, and it’s nice that there is so much interest — but regardless of what happens, I’m proud of this show and the work that so many incredibly talented people put into it.”
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Expressing his feelings on the show's performance and topping the list as the most-watched, Noble stated, “After seeing our show listed as the most-watched or second-most-watched scripted show on the entire platform for about 70 straight days, this is not the outcome I saw coming. No matter what happens, The Sex Lives of College Girls has three seasons that showcased incredible performances and told so many important stories while also managing to fill those stories with laughs. In a world of ‘content,’ it’s a show that strived to make sure it entertained — and I feel that we did that. I can’t help but mention that it feels like there are fewer and fewer comedy series every month — and we are living in an era where we need that comedy badly, so I really hope that turns around — but I will always be proud of this show for being the thing that we weren’t seeing enough of: a hard comedy ensemble where ladies get the jokes."
About The Sex Lives of College Girls - Cast
The show follows the lives of a group of college students — Bela, Whitney, and Kimberly — exploring love, life, and friendship at New England’s prestigious Essex College. The Sex Lives of College Girls boasts a stellar cast, including Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Alyah Chanelle Scott, Christopher Meyer, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Renika Williams, Gracie Lawrence, and Mia Rodgers. Renee Rapp, who was an original cast member from the first two seasons, announced that she would be leaving the show after Season 3 concluded.