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'The Sex Lives of College Girls' Canceled After 3 Seasons: Could a New Streaming Home Be on the Horizon?

2025-03-18

Author: Wei

In a shocking turn of events, Max has decided to drop the popular comedy series, *The Sex Lives of College Girls*, after three successful seasons. Co-created by the talented Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, Essex College's antics will no longer continue on the streaming platform, but there might still be hope for fans.

Warner Bros. Television, the studio behind the show, is reportedly exploring options to keep this fan-favorite alive by seeking new streaming opportunities.

With the completion of Season 3 just two months ago, it appears the show's fate became uncertain following the departure of original cast member René Rapp, which certainly affected the chemistry and viewership. Ratings for the third season didn't quite match the heights of its predecessors. Nevertheless, *The Sex Lives of College Girls* maintains a passionate following, and insiders suggest that Warner Bros. Television has already begun seeking a new home for the series.

Navigating the often turbulent waters of streaming network transitions is not easy. While Universal TV successfully shifted *Girls5eva* from Peacock to Netflix, other shows have struggled in similar endeavors. Warner Bros. TV previously managed to move *Dead Boy Detectives* from Max to Netflix before its premiere, showcasing their expertise in such transitions.

However, if Netflix decides it wants to add *The Sex Lives of College Girls* to its lineup, it faces the complex task of negotiating rights for the first three seasons—including international rights—currently tied up with Max’s original programming assets. This situation stems from when the show was initially part of HBO Max’s launch roster during its global expansion in 2021.

On the bright side, streaming giants like Max have previously allowed canceled series to migrate their content, evident in the case of *Minx*, which successfully transitioned to Starz. Conversely, Netflix hasn’t historically offered such leniency for shows that are phased out.

Mindy Kaling isn’t a stranger to success on Netflix, having co-created the critically acclaimed series *Never Have I Ever* and the fresh hit, *Running Point*, reinforcing her strong ties with the platform.

In the meantime, fans of *The Sex Lives of College Girls* can look forward to other original comedy offerings still available on Max, including the award-winning *Hacks*, which is set for a fourth season, and *And Just Like That…*, which is making its way back for a third season.

The current cast features an impressive lineup including Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Alyah Chanelle Scott, Christopher Meyer, Ilia Isorelís Paulino, and Renika Williams, along with new additions Gracie Lawrence and Mia Rodgers in the most recent season.

While the show’s immediate future remains unclear, the fervent desire among fans and the willingness of Warner Bros. Television to find new opportunities leaves the possibility open for a revival. Stay tuned for updates!