Max cancels “The Sex Lives of College Girls” after three seasons, but Warner Bros. seeks a new home for Season 4.
Max has pulled the plug on its comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls after three seasons, marking the end of its run on the streamer—though the story might not be over yet. Warner Bros. Television, the studio behind the show, is actively shopping a potential fourth season to other platforms, sources confirm.
Created by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, The Sex Lives of College Girls debuted on Max in November 2021, earning a loyal fan base with its sharp wit and fresh take on the college experience. The series centers on four freshmen roommates at the fictional Essex College—played by Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Alyah Chanelle Scott, and, until recently, Reneé Rapp—as they juggle hookups, heartbreaks, and the chaos of early adulthood. Season 3, which wrapped its run earlier this year, introduced new series regulars Gracie Lawrence and Mia Rodgers following Rapp’s midseason exit.
While Max has remained tight-lipped about the cancellation, industry insiders point to softening viewership as a key factor. The show’s first two seasons garnered strong buzz and solid numbers, but Season 3 failed to replicate that momentum, a dip some attribute to Rapp’s departure. The singer-actress, known for her breakout role as Leighton, scaled back her involvement before leaving entirely, a move that left a void for fans of the character.
Still, the cancellation news sparked an immediate reaction online. “I’m so sad they canceled it,” one fan lamented on X, echoing the sentiments of many. Another highlighted the show’s cultural footprint, writing, “We finally had some representation for once and then it got canceled.” The series had been praised for its diverse cast and its unapologetic exploration of identity and sexuality, making its exit a blow to viewers who saw themselves reflected onscreen.
Behind the scenes, Warner Bros. Television isn’t ready to let the show fade away. The studio has begun discreet conversations with potential suitors to revive The Sex Lives of College Girls elsewhere. Netflix, where Kaling has deep ties thanks to Never Have I Ever, has surfaced as a possible landing spot, though sources caution it’s far from a done deal. The streamer landscape is littered with examples of shows finding second lives—think Girls5eva hopping from Peacock to Netflix or Dead Boy Detectives shifting from Max to Netflix pre-premiere—but such moves remain a high hurdle.
Showrunner Justin Noble, for his part, isn’t closing the book on Essex College. In an Instagram post, he expressed gratitude for the journey and teased the road ahead: “We are currently in discussions with some new potential homes for the show, and it’s nice that there is so much interest.” The optimism hints at a lifeline, even if no concrete updates have emerged.
For now, the fate of The Sex Lives of College Girls hangs in the balance. Its three-season run on Max—still available to stream—offers a bittersweet archive of a series that resonated deeply with a generation. Whether it returns for more remains an open question, but the passion of its creators and fans alike suggests this cancellation might just be a plot twist, not a finale. Stay tuned.
