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Season 1 – How to Die Alone

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Mel is a broke JFK airport employee who has never experienced love; a near-death accident inspires her to dream and live life again.
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How to Die Alone — Season 1

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Leveraging creator and star Natasha Rothwell's firecracker energy for a sweet and sour character study, How to Die Alone is a handy manual for relatable viewing.

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Judy Berman TIME Magazine The White Lotus and Insecure star Natasha Rothwell created and starred in this frank, inspirational (but never saccharine) comedy about a repressed airport worker... Oct 1, 2024 Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Repurposing your life is painfully difficult, especially with crushing financial debts, and Rothwell makes the push and pull apparent... It all makes for a highly promising series. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 27, 2024 Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times The series should make a star of Natasha Rothwell, playing the likable but deeply flawed driver of a luggage cart. Rated: 3.5/4 Sep 18, 2024 Full Review Brooke Obie Black Girl Watching Rothwell’s witty, funny, heartbreaking show deserves more seasons to find its footing. Feb 6, 2025 Full Review Kristen Maldonado Pop Culture Planet Natasha Rothwell continues to prove how much of a superstar she is as both the creator and star in How To Die Alone. The comedy spans a unique range of satirical and surreal to more introspective and grounded moments that really work. Oct 3, 2024 Full Review Jen Maravegias Pajiba The show is caustically funny. Natasha Rothwell’s use of self-deprecating humor might not resonate with everyone, but it effectively creates the protective armor Melissa uses to shield herself from, well, everything. Sep 19, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lee C This show certain had a lot of good moments, but it didn't add up to anything I would recommend to anyone who isn't having struggles similar to those of the lead character. I can see why it was cancelled after just one season despite an ending that showed that the people making were clearly hoping for a second season. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/21/25 Full Review Angela W What a relatable depiction of a female who is trying to break out of a rut, but finding it difficult! CAN completely relate! CANNOT tell you how p_ssed I was to find out that HULU cancelled the series after Season One. This show is a star in Natasha Rothwell’s crown. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/12/25 Full Review charlotte t Really disappointed. Thought it had potential. I thought wrong. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/10/25 Full Review Peter B This series caught me by surprie. Each show is so honestly written, with a juicy mix of sass and sensitiveness, with characters at once slapstick and serious, with a just the faintest twinkle in its eye that makes you want to find out what is going to happen next. Bravo! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/03/24 Full Review Alexis C This show is wonderful! It has authentic, funny, thought provoking characters and scenes. I love the way scenes are filmed, the way they express time lapse and emotions. Brilliant. I hope the second, third and fourth seasons come out quickly!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Eva B nothing special. original idea is great but after a point it's not intresting or funny. acting could have also been better. if you wanna pass the time it's fine I guess. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/09/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Natasha Rothwell

Creator

Natasha Rothwell

Melissa

Conrad Ricamora

Rory

Jocko Sims

Alex

KeiLyn Durrel Jones

Terrance

Elle Lorraine

Kaya

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 13, 2024 Stop Living When Mel's best friend deserts her on her birthday, she tries to salvage the day with a gift that knocks her out and wakes her up. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 13, 2024 Lie and Deny Still in pain from her accident, Mel and Rory go on a prescription-drug hunt in the airport's underbelly. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 13, 2024 Burn Bridges A professional development classroom exercise reveals to Mel why and who has been holding her back. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 13, 2024 Settle When Mel finds herself stuck between Alex's past, present and future; it drives her into the arms of a coworker. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 20, 2024 Trust No One Mel arrives to her family's Thanksgiving dinner desperate to be seen in a new light while secretly engaging in psychological warfare with her brother. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 20, 2024 Let Fear Win Terrance surprises Mel with a gift she never expected during graduation day. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 27, 2024 Kill Your Darlings Mel hopes to ring in the New Year by winning Alex back. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 27, 2024 Get Lost Mel's world opens up as she takes her first flight. Details

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Season Info

Director
Shahrzad Davani, Jude Weng, Tiffany Johnson
Creator
Natasha Rothwell
Executive Producer
Jude Weng
Screenwriter
Natasha Rothwell, Kristen Bartlett, Marquita Robinson, Mara Vargas Jackson, Halsted Sullivan, Vera Santamaria, Jen Regan
Network
Hulu
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 13, 2024