What Avantika Wanted to See in Not Suitable for Work Season 2
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Avantika Vandanapu was ready to make a home in Murray Hill.
Though Hulu canceled Not Suitable for Work following its first season, the cast had big plans for their characters. And for Avantika, that included showing audiences a different side of her character Abby Chilukuri.
"In season one, we saw her as this ambitious career girl," she exclusively told E! News at the Diwali Celebration at Maxwell Social on Oct. 13. "I was excited to see her juggle that more with her personal life in season two because I think, whether you want to or not, it's really easy to get sucked into the New York dating scene."
Abby was no stranger to budding romances. In fact, the aspiring fashion stylist's connection with actor Austin Blanchett (Harry Richardson) bloomed after she poached him as a client from her former boss Vanessa Hsu (Constance Wu). Unfortunately, the heat fizzled out and Austin ultimately dropped her as a stylist, too.
As the Hulu series proved with Abby—not to mention BFF AJ Pascarelli (Ella Hunt) and her entanglements with her boss Bill Gibson (Jay Ellis) and later, co-worker Davis Barrett (Will Agnus)—mixing work and pleasure isn't always a good idea.
Avantika was looking forward to seeing where Abby's life would go after returning to work for Vanessa.
"It's really interesting managing that with an ambitious lifestyle and an ambitious spirit," the 21-year-old reflected. "That was going to be a fun lens and fun perspective to dive into, especially considering she's Desi."
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"We are all raised to be these independent go-getters," she continued, "but we all also want love. I was excited to see that."
Although the American Horror Story actress had to bid Abby farewell for now, she's living her own ambitious life in New York City, which always kicks off the Diwali season with some sparkles.
"It feels like a little tradition to start the Diwali season off with a party where I can celebrate with my friends," the actress—who hosted the soirée alongside Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Aryan Simhadri and influencer Aditya Madiraju—explained. "I love bringing my friends from all different cultures to this party and introducing them to light and what it means to be in the spirit of Diwali."
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After all, the South Asian holiday—which falls on Nov. 8 this year—carries a golden message for everyone who celebrates.
"While it is light over dark, good over evil," Avantika added, "it's also a spirit of gratitude that you carry through these months, because you're constantly invited to people's homes for dinners and constantly invited to spend time with your friends and celebrate and be surrounded by good food, good music and good culture."
While fans won't be adding season two of Not Suitable for Work to their must-watch list, keep reading for the fate of more beloved TV shows.
Netflix
RENEWED: The Hunting Wives
Netflix's juicy drama starring Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow will bring even more heat when season three debuts next year.
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RENEWED: Anna Pigeon
Tracy Spiridakos is back on the case as USA Network has renewed the drama for season two.
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RENEWED: Crew Girl
Netflix's teen drama will return for season two.
Apple TV
RENEWED: Imperfect Women
The Kerry Washington-led thriller was renewed for season two by Apple TV.
Netflix
RENEWED: A Different World
Netflix's reboot of the '90s college series will return for a sophomore year.
NBCUniversal
RENEWED: The Traitors
Attention Faithfuls and Traitors alike: Peacock has ordered three more seasons of the wickedly deceptive game show.
Apple TV
RENEWED: Slow Horses
Apple TV announced that Gary Oldman and crew will return for season eight of the spy drama.
Netflix
CANCELED: Ransom Canyon
The romance between Josh Duhamel's Staten and Minka Kelly's Quinn will end with season two as Netflix has canceled the drama, Deadline confirmed.
Apple TV
RENEWED & ENDING: Silo
The Apple TV sci-fi thriller will return with a fourth and final season in 2027.
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RENEWED: MobLand
Tom Hardy is reportedly set to return for season three of the Paramount+ drama.
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RENEWED: American Ninja Warrior
The NBC competition series will challenge more hopefuls with new and insane obstable courses during seasons 19 and 20.
Hulu/Disney
RENEWED: Furious
The new thriller starring Emmy Rossum will return for season two.
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RENEWED: Love Island USA
The Bombshells will be back.
Because Peacock's hit reality dating competition series will return for season nine with host Ariana Madix.
Disney
CANCELED: Not Suitable for Work
The Mindy Kaling-created series was not greenlit by Hulu for a second season after its June premiere.
Netflix
RENEWED: The Gentlemen
Guy Ritchie's Neflix drama was renewed for a third season ahead of its season two premiere Sept. 3.
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ENDING: Yellowjackets
The Showtime drama's upcoming fourth season, premiering Nov. 20, will be it's last.
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RENEWED: Sterling Point
Fans are headed back to Muskoka because Prime Video has renewed the teen drama for season two.
Netflix
RENEWED: America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Consider this renewal news something to cheer about.
The Netflix reality series will return for a fourth season.
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RENEWED: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Bazinga! The Big Bang Theory spinoff will return with more time-traveling antics in season two on HBO Max.
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RENEWED: IT: Welcome to Derry
The HBO series based on Stephen King's terrifying clown killer will cause more nightmares when season two debuts.
Samsung TV Plus
RENEWED: Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project
Samsung TV Plus greenlit a season two of the high-octane series, which follows Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger, riders Corey Alexander and Jeremy McWilliams, and their team as they rev up from building world-class machines to competing in the high-stakes world of professional racing in MotoAmerica, America’s premier motorcycle road racing series.
Starz
RENEWED: S.W.A.T. Exiles
Star Shemar Moore announced the S.W.A.T. spinoff was renewed for season two ahead of its season one premiere on Starz.
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RENEWED: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
MomTok survives to dance another day.
The hit Hulu reality series will be back for season six following a drama-plagued fifth season.
Peacock
RENEWED: The Five Star Weekend
The Peacock series based on Elin Hilderbrand's novel is booking another stay with news of a season two renewal.
Disney
RENEWED & ENDING: The Artful Dodger
The Australian drama will return for its third and final season on Hulu in 2027.
Paramount+
CANCELED: Colin From Accounts
The Paramount+ comedy returns for its third and final season Sept. 10.
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RENEWED: American Idol
The search for America's next music superstar continues when season 25 premieres next year.
AppleTV
ENDING: The Morning Show
Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston’s Apple TV series is officially coming to an end with its fifth season, set to premiere in 2027, the stars confirmed in a press release July 23.
“From the beginning, Apple has supported our vision for The Morning Show, and we feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to tell stories that reflect what’s happening in the world around us with a twist of dark humor,” Aniston, who plays Alex Levy, said. “It’s been such a privilege to work with this insanely talented cast, and our extraordinary writers, producers, and crew.”
Peacock
RENEWED: Love Island: Beyond the Villa
Follow Love Island USA's hottest Bombshells from season eight as they transition from the Villa back to real life on season three of Peacock's reality TV spinoff.
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RENEWED: Every Year After
The Prime Video television series based on Carley Fortune's Barry's Bay universe will return for a sophomore season.
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